Robert R. Shafer

Robert Ray Shafer is an American character actor who has appeared in film and television. Shafer, sometimes credited as Bobby Ray Shafer, is best known for playing Bob Vance on the American sitcom The Office. In 1989, he portrayed Officer Ted Warnicky (also known as Joe Vickers) in the horror-comedy Psycho Cop and later reprised the role in Psycho Cop 2.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHERS6, E14

Last Words

While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh; Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.
THE OFFICES2, E10

Christmas Party

Morale at the office Christmas party hits an all-time low after Michael (Steve Carell) suggests a game of "Yankee Swap" with the $20 secret Santa gifts - and everyone vies for the iPod he bought for Ryan (B.J. Novak). In an effort to raise his staff’s sagging spirits, Michael introduces vodka shots and things liven up while Jim (John Krasinski) worries that the sentimental gift he got for Pam (Jenna Fischer) will end up in Dwight’s (Rainn Wilson) hands.
THE OFFICES4, E1

Fun Run Part 1

A freak accident causes Michael to think the office is cursed; Michael decides to hold a charity 5K fun run; further developments in co-workers' romances.
THE OFFICES4, E14

Chair Model

A model in an office-supply catalog makes Michael feel things; to win back Dunder-Mifflin's parking spaces, Kevin and Andy oppose bosses of five businesses.
THE OFFICES4, E2

Fun Run Part 2

A freak accident causes Michael to think the office is cursed; Michael decides to hold a charity 5K fun run; further developments in co-workers' romances.
THE OFFICES4, E19

Goodbye, Toby Part 2

Michael demands Toby's goodbye party at Dunder Mifflin be a huge celebration; Dwight and Meredith haze Holly (Amy Ryan), the new human resources person.

Robert R. Shafer

Guest Appearances