Bobby Singer, indelibly played by Jim Beaver , was a gruff and cynical, but loyal retired demon hunter and father figure not only to Sam ( Jared Padalecki ) and Dean Winchester ( Jensen Ackles ), but many other hunters through the years. Though he died way too early on Supernatural , he made appearances through the rest of the show, as a ghost, a major rebel leader in the Apocalyptic World, and in Heaven.

Below, Jim Beaver reveals all about his fondly remembered character, his favorite Supernatural on-set memories and episode, how he feels about the “rewarding and joyful” fan conventions, and more.

Who He Plays : Bobby Singer, a father figure and hunting mentor to Sam and Dean. He appears later as a ghost and as a leader in Apocalypse World.

Convention Memories : “There ha

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