- R. J. Adams was one L.A.'s top radio personalities throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Known to millions of Southern Californians as Bob Shannon, the popular drive time DJ was heard afternoons on such legendary giants as 640/KFI and 93/KHJ. In May 2000, he signed with yet another of L.A.'s top rated stations, oldies radio KRTH 101.
- Pilots a variety of aircraft from high performance single and twin engine turbo props to corporate jets like the Cessna Citation II.
- Largely recognized as the person who initiated the movement that pressured the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration into naming hurricanes after men in addition to women in 1978.
- One of the industry's most distinguished film acting coaches whose teaching career spans more than 30 years and his workshop is ranked as one of the three Best Acting Schools in California.
- Hosted the popular entertainment industry talk show "Back Stage Live" on 870/KRLA, Los Angeles.
- Was the acting coach to Kristy Swanson, Sarah Lancaster, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Warren G, Schae Harrison, and Brian Krause.
- In 1976 gave NFL Quarterback Ron Jaworski his first job in broadcasting as the sportscaster on his L.A. radio morning show.
- The Film Acting Coach on Breakdown Services' "Virtual Channel Network".
- Holds both U.S and Canadian citizenship.
- R.J. Adams' Film Acting school, The Actors Workshop was recently rated by Made Mannual as one of the three Best Acting Schools in California.
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