As the do-it-yourself video Pinewood Derby enthusiast “Claude,” Bobby uses his charisma and infectious grin to jump out of the movie within the movie. His one-liners will keep fingers on the rewind button and leave viewers wanting more. An entire movie could be made about Bobby’s character and fans can expect extra footage in the DVD bonus materials.

Bobby’s list of credits runs long for both television and feature films. He is largely remembered as Matt LeBlanc’s father on the hit sit-com “Friends” and has made guest appearances in favorite comedies for three decades ranging from “Barney Miller” to “Family Ties” and “Ally McBeal.” His blue-collar appeal and thick New York accent has also entertained audiences on the big screen with box office smashes such as “City Slickers,” “Honeymoon in Vegas,” “Total Recall” and “Die Hard 2.”

Bobby and his wife, Annie, live in Los Angeles.