Happy Birthday, Jim Beaver!
Happy birthday to one of our favorite men on the CW: Jim Beaver. Jim plays the inimitable Bobby Singer on Supernatural, and we can’t imagine anyone else playing the part.
Bobby, of course, is the trucker-cap-wearing voice of wisdom and father figure for the Winchester boys. Got a question about things that go bump in the night? You can bet Bobby either knows or can find the answer. His house is loaded with arcane tomes and mystical implements, while his front yard is loaded with car parts. How many people have the equipment necessary to exorcize and demon and repair a vintage Impala in close proximity?
And that’s just the start of why we love Bobby. He spikes his beer with holy water! He knows everyone who’s anyone in the Hunter universe! He can talk sense to Dean Winchester! He refuses to be a ditchable prom date! He’s just plain awesome!
You know who may be even cooler? Jim Beaver himself. He’s been acting for ages, appearing professionally in plays since 1972 and showing up on television starting in 1977. His guest credits run the gamut from Dallas to Matlock to Melrose Place, and he’s had recurring or starring roles in plenty more (Supernatural, Deadwood, John from Cincinati, the list goes on.)
But that’s just part of what Jim does. Did you also know that he’s an award-winning playwright? A respected magazine writer? A published biographer? A Vietnam vet? The man never rests!
We hope he takes some time off to celebrate his 58th birthday. Have a great day, Jim, and thanks for everything you bring to the show!
Leave your birthday wishes for Jim Beaver in the comments!
Comments
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! there is absolutely no one else who could play the part of bobby singer! you rock the part and you help make supernatural the awesome show it is now!
Posted by: jess | August 22, 2008 2:29 AM
A cool father figure is always an important part of a good show, and you play the part to perfection. Thank you for all of your work and the best of birthday wishes to you. Take care.
Posted by: Lauren | August 13, 2008 9:47 PM
Hope you had a great birthday Jim. Thanks for making Bobby such a memorable character.
Posted by: JustMe! | August 13, 2008 2:10 AM
Happy Birthday, Jim, and many happy more to come!!
Posted by: Michelle | August 12, 2008 8:56 PM
From Latin America (Ecuador), Happy Birthday Jim, We wish you the best, thanks for giving Bobby a wonderful personality, you are great!
Congratulations....
Posted by: Mahine | August 12, 2008 8:32 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!!
We LOVE Bobby
Love Emma from Australia
Posted by: Emma | August 12, 2008 8:15 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!!!
Wish you all the best!
^^
...greetings from Germany!
Posted by: Margaux | August 12, 2008 7:15 PM
Happy Birthday Jim!!
Thank you for bringing to life one of my favorite characters on t.v. Bobby is the guy everyone wishes they had in the family or as a friend. Hope your day is full of joy!!
The magog
Posted by: magoghair | August 12, 2008 6:12 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!
Posted by: Lesley | August 12, 2008 5:49 PM
Well, I already left a note on your MySpace, but one can never have too many good wishes, right?
May your day be merry, and I hope it's filled with love and laughter. Happy birthday, Jim!
Cheers ~
Gloria
EyeCon Alumni
Posted by: Gloria / Erin | August 12, 2008 5:33 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!!!
I hope that this is capping off a great year for you and will be the beginning of a great year as well.
Posted by: CandyMaize | August 12, 2008 4:48 PM
hey Cindy, Happy birthday to you too:)
Happy b-day,Jim!
Posted by: maviky | August 12, 2008 3:12 PM
Thanks for being a perfect Bobby, Jim. I hope being on such a great show has allowed you to gain new opportunities and perspectives, as well as make wonderful new friends!
Posted by: amy | August 12, 2008 3:00 PM
Happy Birthday Jim! Supernatural wouldn't be the same without Bobby.
Posted by: Chris | August 12, 2008 2:47 PM
Happy birthday Jim!
Thank you so much for your work, it's so wonderful to see you in Supernatural, you and the boys are amazing!
All the best wishes in the world!
Posted by: maviky | August 12, 2008 2:23 PM
Happy birthday Jim!
Thank you so much for your work, it's so wonderful to see you in Supernatural, you and the boys are amazing!
All the best wishes in the world!
Posted by: maviky | August 12, 2008 2:17 PM
Happy Birthday Jim, I hope you have a fantastic day!!
Thank you for brilliant work as Bobby Singer, he's an awesome character on Supernatural and I know some of that is due to the way the character is written but a very large part is what you bring to the table and I'm very thankful for that!!! :-)
Posted by: AmandaF | August 12, 2008 2:17 PM
Happy birthday Jim!
Thank you so much for your work, it's so wonderful to see you in Supernatural, you and the boys are amazing!
All the best wishes in the world!
Posted by: maviky | August 12, 2008 2:16 PM
Have a great birthday Jim. Thanks for bringing Bobby to the show and making him awesome. Tell Gamble I heard her and she better not even think of killing Bobby off! :D
Posted by: Anonymous | August 12, 2008 2:10 PM
Happy Birthday, Jim! Best wishes, and may Bobby Singer grace Supernatural with his wonderfully gruff and loving presence until the very end of the show!!!
Posted by: immie_8 | August 12, 2008 1:51 PM
Hope you have a very Happy Birthday Jim. Wishing you much success and happiness in the coming year. xx
Posted by: christine | August 12, 2008 1:12 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Heather | August 12, 2008 12:25 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!
I love "your" Bobby so much, you're doing a great work on the show!
I hope you have a great day and a lot of fun!
Posted by: Anonymous | August 12, 2008 12:20 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM BEAVER!!! :D
I don't know what the Winchesters would do without Bobby.
Posted by: Lara | August 12, 2008 12:14 PM
Happy Birthday Jim!!!
Posted by: Anneabell | August 12, 2008 12:04 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jim! You're a doll of a man, and I adore you. Hope you and Maddie enjoyed the books I sent you! Treat every day like it's your birthday--and make Jensen and Jared take you out to celebrate in style! Love, Robin
Posted by: Robin | August 12, 2008 11:47 AM
Happy Birthday Jim! I knew you were special because it's my birthday too! We share a birthday, that is so cool ;-))
So, Happy Birthday to both of us, lol.
Posted by: Cindy S | August 12, 2008 11:44 AM
YAY!
My BEST wishes, Jim! You're just awesome!
Posted by: Shaula | August 12, 2008 10:40 AM
Happy Birthday Jim! Thank you for doing such a great job on Bobby. I hope your day and the coming year are wonderful for you.
Posted by: Emily | August 12, 2008 10:32 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! YOU HAVE BROUGHT SO MUCH LIGHT AND HAPPINESS INTO PEOPLES LIVES! YOU DESERVE THIS DAY!!!!
HUGS FROM THE MIDWEST!!!
Posted by: Kaye aka: samjacklover | August 12, 2008 10:23 AM
Jim Beaver, you rock, ya "idjit"!
Have a wonderful, wonderful b-day! :)
Posted by: LindsayW | August 12, 2008 10:19 AM
Happy Birthday Jim! I really hope this year exceeds your own hopes and dreams. I think you're a fantastic actor and you are probably a wonderful man aswell.
Greets from the main land across the pond.
Posted by: Nina | August 12, 2008 9:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Jim!
Posted by: Salvin | August 12, 2008 9:27 AM
Happy birthday Jim!!! I hope with all my heart that you have a wonderful day! You deserve it beyond belief! All the fans of Spn love you and hope only for the best for you!!!
Bobby's the father everyone would LOVE to have, and that's because of what Jim brings to the character! Long live to Bobby Singer and Jim Beaver!!! :D
Posted by: Julie | August 12, 2008 9:23 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM!
Lotsa hugs, wish I could give them to you personally!
May there always be a dream left to pursue!
Posted by: Annie | August 12, 2008 9:17 AM