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Bob Balaban

Bio: Robert Elmer Balaban, Born: August 16, 1945, Chicago, Illinois, U. S (Height: 5' 5" [1
Born: Thu, Aug 16 1945
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Bob Balaban is 79 years old
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Poster of Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
Bob Balaban was
77 in Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 23 2023
Poster of Asteroid City
Asteroid City
Bob Balaban was
77 in Asteroid City
as 'Larkings Executive'.
Thu, Jun 08 2023
Poster of 80 for Brady
80 for Brady
Bob Balaban was
77 in 80 for Brady
as 'Mark'.
Fri, Feb 03 2023
Poster of How Dare You Want More: The Short Film
How Dare You Want More: The Short Film
Bob Balaban was
76 in How Dare You Want More: The Short Film
Tue, Jun 14 2022
Poster of The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch
Bob Balaban was
76 in The French Dispatch
as 'Uncle Nick'.
Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of How Moving
How Moving
Bob Balaban was
75 in How Moving
as 'Uncle Aaron'.
Thu, Jun 17 2021
Poster of Carl Laemmle
Carl Laemmle
Bob Balaban was
73 in Carl Laemmle
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 15 2019
Poster of An L.A. Minute
An L.A. Minute
Bob Balaban was
73 in An L.A. Minute
as 'Shelley'.
Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs
Bob Balaban was
72 in Isle of Dogs
as 'King (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Spielberg
Spielberg
Bob Balaban was
72 in Spielberg
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 05 2017
Poster of Mascots
Mascots
Bob Balaban was
71 in Mascots
as 'Sol Lumpkin'.
Tue, Oct 11 2016
Poster of I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
Bob Balaban was
71 in I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
as 'Mr. Waxcap'.
Sat, Sep 10 2016
Poster of Eva Hesse
Eva Hesse
Bob Balaban was
70 in Eva Hesse
as 'Wilhelm Hesse (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 27 2016
Poster of Starring Austin Pendleton
Starring Austin Pendleton
Bob Balaban was
70 in Starring Austin Pendleton
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of Mike Nichols: An American Master
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Bob Balaban was
70 in Mike Nichols: An American Master
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of Everything Is Copy
Everything Is Copy
Bob Balaban was
70 in Everything Is Copy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Bob Balaban was
70 in Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
as 'Self / The Narrator'.
Tue, Sep 22 2015
Poster of Hitchcock/Truffaut
Hitchcock/Truffaut
Bob Balaban was
70 in Hitchcock/Truffaut
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 04 2015
Poster of The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Bob Balaban was
68 in The Grand Budapest Hotel
as 'M. Martin'.
Wed, Feb 26 2014
Poster of The Monuments Men
The Monuments Men
Bob Balaban was
68 in The Monuments Men
as 'Pvt. Preston Savitz'.
Fri, Jan 24 2014
Poster of Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Bob Balaban was
68 in Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
as 'Lawyer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Fading Gigolo
Fading Gigolo
Bob Balaban was
68 in Fading Gigolo
as 'Sol'.
Sat, Sep 07 2013
Poster of Girl Most Likely
Girl Most Likely
Bob Balaban was
67 in Girl Most Likely
as 'Maxwell'.
Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Do You Like to Read?
Do You Like to Read?
Bob Balaban was
66 in Do You Like to Read?
as 'The Narrator'.
Fri, Jun 08 2012
Poster of Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom
Bob Balaban was
66 in Moonrise Kingdom
as 'The Narrator'.
Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of Thin Ice
Thin Ice
Bob Balaban was
66 in Thin Ice
as 'Leonard Dahl'.
Fri, Feb 17 2012
Poster of A Monster in Paris
A Monster in Paris
Bob Balaban was
66 in A Monster in Paris
as 'Pâté'.
Wed, Oct 12 2011
Poster of The Five Stages of Grief
The Five Stages of Grief
Bob Balaban was
65 in The Five Stages of Grief
as 'Voice of Daniel's father'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Howl
Howl
Bob Balaban was
65 in Howl
as 'Judge Clayton Horn'.
Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of F--k
F--k
Bob Balaban was
64 in F--k
as 'Bob'.
Wed, Apr 07 2010
Poster of Rage
Rage
Bob Balaban was
64 in Rage
as 'Mr. White'.
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of The Windmill Movie
The Windmill Movie
Bob Balaban was
63 in The Windmill Movie
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 17 2009
Poster of Recount
Recount
Bob Balaban was
62 in Recount
as 'Ben Ginsberg'.
Sun, May 25 2008
Poster of Dedication
Dedication
Bob Balaban was
62 in Dedication
as 'Arthur Planck'.
Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of License to Wed
License to Wed
Bob Balaban was
61 in License to Wed
as 'Jewelry Store Clerk (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 04 2007
Poster of No Reservations
No Reservations
Bob Balaban was
61 in No Reservations
as 'Therapist'.
Fri, Jun 15 2007
Poster of Prince of the City: The Real Story
Prince of the City: The Real Story
Bob Balaban was
61 in Prince of the City: The Real Story
as 'Self / Santimassino'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration
Bob Balaban was
61 in For Your Consideration
as 'Philip Koontz'.
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Lady in the Water
Lady in the Water
Bob Balaban was
60 in Lady in the Water
as 'Harry Farber'.
Thu, Jul 20 2006
Poster of Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film
Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film
Bob Balaban was
60 in Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 21 2006
Poster of Capote
Capote
Bob Balaban was
60 in Capote
as 'William Shawn'.
Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of Trust the Man
Trust the Man
Bob Balaban was
60 in Trust the Man
as 'Tobey's Therapist'.
Thu, Sep 01 2005
Poster of Scene Stealers
Scene Stealers
Bob Balaban was
58 in Scene Stealers
as 'Jonathan Crouch Esq.'.
Thu, Mar 04 2004
Poster of Marie and Bruce
Marie and Bruce
Bob Balaban was
58 in Marie and Bruce
as 'Roger'.
Mon, Jan 19 2004
Poster of A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind
Bob Balaban was
57 in A Mighty Wind
as 'Jonathan Steinbloom'.
Wed, Apr 16 2003
Poster of The Tuxedo
The Tuxedo
Bob Balaban was
57 in The Tuxedo
as 'Winton Chalmers (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of The Making of 'Gosford Park'
The Making of 'Gosford Park'
Bob Balaban was
56 in The Making of 'Gosford Park'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 18 2002
Poster of The Majestic
The Majestic
Bob Balaban was
56 in The Majestic
as 'Elvin Glyde'.
Fri, Dec 21 2001
Poster of Gosford Park
Gosford Park
Bob Balaban was
56 in Gosford Park
as 'Morris Weissman'.
Wed, Nov 07 2001
Poster of Ghost World
Ghost World
Bob Balaban was
55 in Ghost World
as 'Enid's Dad'.
Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Bob Balaban was
55 in The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 08 2001
Poster of The Mexican
The Mexican
Bob Balaban was
55 in The Mexican
as 'Bernie Nayman'.
Thu, Mar 01 2001
Poster of Plan B
Plan B
Bob Balaban was
55 in Plan B
as 'James Foster'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Best in Show
Best in Show
Bob Balaban was
55 in Best in Show
as 'Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III'.
Fri, Sep 29 2000
Poster of Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger
Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger
Bob Balaban was
54 in Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger
as 'Tex'.
Mon, May 01 2000
Poster of Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock
Bob Balaban was
54 in Cradle Will Rock
as 'Harry Hopkins'.
Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of George Romero's Golden Tales 2
George Romero's Golden Tales 2
Bob Balaban was
54 in George Romero's Golden Tales 2
Mon, Oct 25 1999
Poster of Three to Tango
Three to Tango
Bob Balaban was
54 in Three to Tango
as 'Decker'.
Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Jakob the Liar
Jakob the Liar
Bob Balaban was
54 in Jakob the Liar
as 'Kowalsky'.
Thu, Sep 16 1999
Poster of Swing Vote
Swing Vote
Bob Balaban was
53 in Swing Vote
as 'Justice Eli MacCorckle'.
Mon, Apr 19 1999
Poster of The Monster Hunter
The Monster Hunter
Bob Balaban was
53 in The Monster Hunter
as 'Dr. William Powell'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Giving Up the Ghost
Giving Up the Ghost
Bob Balaban was
53 in Giving Up the Ghost
as 'Bob'.
Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of Deconstructing Harry
Deconstructing Harry
Bob Balaban was
52 in Deconstructing Harry
as 'Richard'.
Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of The Definite Maybe
The Definite Maybe
Bob Balaban was
51 in The Definite Maybe
as 'Wolfe Rollins'.
Fri, Jul 04 1997
Poster of Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers
Bob Balaban was
51 in Clockwatchers
as 'Milton Lasky'.
Thu, Jun 12 1997
Poster of Conversation with the Beast
Conversation with the Beast
Bob Balaban was
51 in Conversation with the Beast
as 'Mr. Webster'.
Thu, Feb 20 1997
Poster of Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman
Bob Balaban was
51 in Waiting for Guffman
as 'Lloyd Miller'.
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Late Shift
The Late Shift
Bob Balaban was
50 in The Late Shift
as 'Warren Littlefield'.
Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Bob Balaban was
50 in Pie in the Sky
as 'Paul Entamen'.
Fri, Feb 09 1996
Poster of City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Bob Balaban was
48 in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
as 'Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of Greedy
Greedy
Bob Balaban was
48 in Greedy
as 'Ed'.
Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
Bob Balaban was
48 in For Love or Money
as 'Ed Drinkwater'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Amos & Andrew
Amos & Andrew
Bob Balaban was
47 in Amos & Andrew
as 'Dr. R. A. (Roy) Fink'.
Fri, Mar 05 1993
Poster of Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts
Bob Balaban was
47 in Bob Roberts
as 'Cutting Edge Producer'.
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits
Bob Balaban was
46 in Unnatural Pursuits
as 'Lou Finkleberg'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Little Man Tate
Little Man Tate
Bob Balaban was
46 in Little Man Tate
as 'Quizmaster'.
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of Alice
Alice
Bob Balaban was
45 in Alice
as 'Sid Moscowitz'.
Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of The Face of Fear
The Face of Fear
Bob Balaban was
45 in The Face of Fear
as 'Ira Preduski'.
Sun, Sep 30 1990
Poster of Dead Bang
Dead Bang
Bob Balaban was
43 in Dead Bang
as 'Elliott Webley'.
Fri, Mar 24 1989
Poster of Funny
Funny
Bob Balaban was
42 in Funny
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of End of the Line
End of the Line
Bob Balaban was
42 in End of the Line
as 'Warren Gerber'.
Fri, Aug 28 1987
Poster of 2010
2010
Bob Balaban was
39 in 2010
as 'Dr. R. Chandra'.
Thu, Dec 06 1984
Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever
Bob Balaban was
39 in Nothing Lasts Forever
as 'Guy with Sunglasses in Espresso Bar'.
Thu, Sep 06 1984
Poster of Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Bob Balaban was
36 in Whose Life Is It Anyway?
as 'Carter Hill'.
Wed, Dec 02 1981
Poster of Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice
Bob Balaban was
36 in Absence of Malice
as 'Elliott Rosen'.
Thu, Nov 19 1981
Poster of Prince of the City
Prince of the City
Bob Balaban was
36 in Prince of the City
as 'Santimassino'.
Wed, Aug 19 1981
Poster of Altered States
Altered States
Bob Balaban was
35 in Altered States
as 'Arthur Rosenberg'.
Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Bob Balaban was
32 in Girlfriends
as 'Martin'.
Fri, Aug 11 1978
Poster of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Bob Balaban was
32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'David Laughlin'.
Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of Report to the Commissioner
Report to the Commissioner
Bob Balaban was
29 in Report to the Commissioner
as 'Joey Egan'.
Wed, Feb 05 1975
Poster of The Bank Shot
The Bank Shot
Bob Balaban was
28 in The Bank Shot
as 'Victor Karp'.
Wed, Jul 31 1974
Poster of Marriage: Year One
Marriage: Year One
Bob Balaban was
26 in Marriage: Year One
as 'Bernie'.
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of Making It
Making It
Bob Balaban was
25 in Making It
as 'Wilkie'.
Sun, Mar 21 1971
Poster of The Strawberry Statement
The Strawberry Statement
Bob Balaban was
25 in The Strawberry Statement
as 'Elliot'.
Fri, Aug 28 1970
Poster of Catch-22
Catch-22
Bob Balaban was
24 in Catch-22
as 'Capt. Orr'.
Wed, Jun 24 1970
Poster of Me, Natalie
Me, Natalie
Bob Balaban was
23 in Me, Natalie
as 'Morris'.
Sun, Jul 13 1969
Poster of Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy
Bob Balaban was
23 in Midnight Cowboy
as 'The Young Student'.
Sun, May 25 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Chair
The Chair
Bob Balaban was
76+ in The Chair
as 'Elliot Rentz'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 20 2021
Poster of Space Force
Space Force
Bob Balaban was
74+ in Space Force
as 'Ron (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 29 2020
Poster of The Politician
The Politician
Bob Balaban was
74+ in The Politician
as 'Keaton Hobart'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2019
Poster of Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
Bob Balaban was
72+ in Summer Camp Island
as 'Gerald (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2018
Poster of Condor
Condor
Bob Balaban was
72+ in Condor
as 'Reuel Abbott'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 06 2018
Poster of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Bob Balaban was
72+ in James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 29 2018
Poster of Wormwood
Wormwood
Bob Balaban was
72+ in Wormwood
as 'Dr. Harold A. Abramson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 15 2017
Poster of Show Me a Hero
Show Me a Hero
Bob Balaban was
70+ in Show Me a Hero
as 'Leonard B. Sand'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2015
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Bob Balaban was
68+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Broad City
Broad City
Bob Balaban was
68+ in Broad City
as 'Arthur Wexler'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of Alpha House
Alpha House
Bob Balaban was
67+ in Alpha House
as 'Senator Elliot Robeson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Girls
Girls
Bob Balaban was
66+ in Girls
as 'Therapist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 2012
Poster of Web Therapy
Web Therapy
Bob Balaban was
65+ in Web Therapy
as 'Ted Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Bob Balaban was
65+ in Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Bob Balaban was
64+ in The Good Wife
as 'Gordon Higgs'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Web Therapy
Web Therapy
Bob Balaban was
63+ in Web Therapy
as 'Ted Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2008
Poster of Hopeless Pictures
Hopeless Pictures
Bob Balaban was
60+ in Hopeless Pictures
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Tom Goes to the Mayor
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Bob Balaban was
59+ in Tom Goes to the Mayor
as 'Walt Pickle (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2004
Poster of Now and Again
Now and Again
Bob Balaban was
54+ in Now and Again
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Bob Balaban was
54+ in The West Wing
as 'Ted Marcus'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Legend
Legend
Bob Balaban was
49+ in Legend
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 18 1995
Poster of Friends
Friends
Bob Balaban was
49+ in Friends
as 'Frank Sr.'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Bob Balaban was
44+ in The Simpsons
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Bob Balaban was
43+ in Seinfeld
as 'Russell Dalrymple'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Bob Balaban was
40+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Jo-Jo Gillespie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Bob Balaban was
39+ in Miami Vice
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Maude
Maude
Bob Balaban was
27+ in Maude
as 'Ambrose Riley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Bob Balaban was
24+ in Love, American Style
as 'Nick'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Bob Balaban was
24+ in Room 222
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Bob Balaban was
23+ in The Mod Squad
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Hank
Hank
Bob Balaban was
20+ in Hank
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1965