Bob Factor's childhood aspirations were shaped by his fascination with the world of organized crime, with a specific dream of meeting a notorious demise in the electric chair, much like James Cagney's iconic character in Angels With Dirty Faces. However, a series of unfortunate events during his teenage years, including taking unwanted trips to undesirable locations and the tragic loss of a role model who was an ex-con, junkie, and drug dealer, ultimately led him to reevaluate his life choices.
At the tender age of 19, Bob Factor came to a profound realization - that a career in acting might be a more suitable and fulfilling path. This newfound perspective was largely influenced by the possibility of living a longer life, having more control over his living arrangements, and the opportunity to play the bad guy without getting into trouble. He discovered that he could embody a wide range of characters on stage, television, and film, and his preference was to become other people, with the stage being his preferred medium.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bob Factor has had the privilege of performing in over 90 plays, drawing inspiration from his idols, including the legendary Marlon Brando. He had the opportunity to study under the tutelage of renowned acting coaches such as Stella Adler, Harold Clurman, Corey Allen, Lurene Tuttle, and his mentor, Gabe Dell. In addition to his extensive stage work, Bob Factor has also written several one-act plays, which have been produced, and has adapted some of his plays into short films.
One of his most notable achievements is the writing of a feature-length screenplay, "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", in which he will also star as the lead role of Elvis. Bob Factor's journey in the world of acting was significantly influenced by his mentor, Gabe Dell, who he met in 1979 and who became a father figure and guiding force in his life. Corey Allen's recommendation that he change his name from Bob Lopez to his mother's maiden name, Factor, was also instrumental in his career, as it allowed him to distance himself from his Hispanic heritage and avoid being typecast in roles that were not a good fit for him.
