Bob Hiltermann
Encyclopedia
Bob Hiltermann is a German-born Deaf
actor
and drummer
for Beethoven's Nightmare. He starred in the film Children of a Lesser God
and portrays Walter Novak on the television drama All My Children
. On All My Children, he plays the estranged father of daughter Annie Lavery
, the character having been written to loathe the young woman. In 2010 Hiltermann starred with Robert DeMayo
, TL Forsberg
and CJ Jones
in the critically acclaimed
See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary
.
Deaf culture
Deaf culture describes the social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values and shared institutions of communities that are affected by deafness and which use sign languages as the main means of communication. When used as a cultural label, the word deaf is often written with a...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for Beethoven's Nightmare. He starred in the film Children of a Lesser God
Children of a Lesser God
Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 American romantic drama film directed by Randa Haines and written by Hesper Anderson and Mark Medoff. An adaptation of Medoff's Tony Award-winning stage play of the same name, the film stars William Hurt and Marlee Matlin as two employees at a school for the deaf:...
and portrays Walter Novak on the television drama All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
. On All My Children, he plays the estranged father of daughter Annie Lavery
Annie Lavery
Annie Novak, more commonly known as Annie Lavery , is a fictional character on ABC's daytime drama All My Children. She has been portrayed by Melissa Claire Egan since July 10, 2006...
, the character having been written to loathe the young woman. In 2010 Hiltermann starred with Robert DeMayo
Robert DeMayo
Robert DeMayo is a Connecticut-born actor, educator and ASL consultant currently residing in Philadelphia. He starred with Bob Hiltermann, TL Forsberg and CJ Jones in the critically acclaimed See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary....
, TL Forsberg
TL Forsberg
TL Forsberg is a Deaf actress and singer. She performs as a singer for the band Kriya, which opened for Alanis Morissette and Tori Amos at Torontos’ Molson Amphitheatre,...
and CJ Jones
CJ Jones
CJ Jones is an actor currently residing in Los Angeles. He starred with Bob Hiltermann, TL Forsberg and Robert DeMayo in the critically acclaimed See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary.- External links :* * * on Captionfish...
in the critically acclaimed
See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary
See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary
See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary is a 2010 documentary produced and directed by Hilari Scarl. It focuses on the lives of Deaf artists Bob Hiltermann, TL Forsberg, CJ Jones and Robert DeMayo....
.
Filmography
- Hamill, the Movie (2010) (Feature Movie) Purdue Professor
- The Heart of a Drum Machine (2009) (Documentary Film) Himself
- See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers DocumentarySee What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers DocumentarySee What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary is a 2010 documentary produced and directed by Hilari Scarl. It focuses on the lives of Deaf artists Bob Hiltermann, TL Forsberg, CJ Jones and Robert DeMayo....
(2009) (Documentary Movie) Himself - Children of a Lesser God (1986) (Feature Movie) Orin Dennis
Television
- Cold Case (2008) (CBS Series) Guest Star
- All My Children (2007) (ABC Series) Walter Novak
- Through Deaf Eyes (2007) (PBS) Himself
- Sirens (1995) (UPN Series) Guest Star
- Playboy: Erotic Fantasies (1992) (Playboy Channel) Himself
- Tin Men (1990) (CBS TV Movie) Secret Agent
- Bridge to Silence (1989) (CBS TV Movie) John Lawrence
- Entertainment Tonight (1985) (CBS) Himself
Other works
- He is a star and executive producer in Shut Up and Sign, an educational sign language series.
- He is a drummer for the all-deaf rock band Beethoven's Nightmare.
- He is one of the founding members of the award winning Deaf West Theatre in Hollywood.
- He toured with the internationally critical acclaimed deaf musical theatre, MUSIGN.