Those Who Were Grown up Enough to Have Watched B. J and the Bear Would Certainly Know Claude Akins. Claude, Who Starred as Sheriff Lobo on the Comedy Show, Was a Legendary American Actor Popular for His Powerful Deep Voice and Broad Stature. His Heavy and Rugged Persona Was One That Usually Suits His Variety of Roles That Range from a Sneering Villain to That of a No-Nonsense Officer. Akins Would Go on to Star on the Series’ Spin-off the Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo – Which Is Based on His Character. the Highly Skilled Actor Has, However, Been off the Screens for over Two Decades, Leaving Many of His Fans Wondering What Became of Him.