Character Bio: Roberta “Bobbi” Anderson (The Tommyknockers)
Mini Bio
Bobbi Anderson is a writer that discovers the power in her backyard when she literally falls over it. She starts by using this power to fix things in her home, and then write her novel. When her lover, Jim returns home, he’s more than a little worried. As the movie continues, Jim tries to take Bobbi out of this world she’s gone into, but it becomes increasingly more difficult as the power starts to take over the town.
Vital Stats
- Name: Roberta “Bobbi” Anderson
- Born/Age: Mid twenties
- Marital Status: Living with her boyfriend
- Family: None that we are aware of
- Employment: She’s a writer
- Love Interest: Jim “Gard” Gardner played by Jimmy Smits
Function of Role
It’s through Marg’s character Bobbi that we see first hand what it’s like for Jim as his lover is taken over by this power.
Misc
Both Alan (Marg’s husband) and Kay (Marg’s mother) appear in this movie. Alan appears as someone who gives a hitchhiking Jim a lift home, while Kay appears as a hairdresser when Bobbi’s friend Sheriff Ruth gets her hair done.






















