Biography
Robert Ginnaven (also credited as Bob Ginnaven) was an American film and television actor. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he studied at the University of Memphis and later worked as an advertising executive in Little Rock, Arkansas, while pursuing acting.
Ginnaven made his film debut in the early 1970s and appeared in supporting roles in films including White Lightning (1973) as Harvey, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) as a reporter, Steel Magnolias (1989) as Mayor Van Meter, and One False Move (1992) as Charlie. He also had recurring uncredited appearances as a police officer on the television series Dallas between 1981 and 1987.
Ginnaven died in Little Rock on 17 February 2008.
