Movies (Acting Roles)

Fantasy Life
Bob Balaban will be 79 in Fantasy Life Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025

Asteroid City
Bob Balaban was 77 in Asteroid City as 'Larkings Executive'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2023

80 for Brady
Bob Balaban was 77 in 80 for Brady as 'Mark'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2023

The French Dispatch
Bob Balaban was 76 in The French Dispatch as 'Uncle Nick'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 2021

How Moving
Bob Balaban was 75 in How Moving as 'Uncle Aaron'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 2021

Carl Laemmle
Bob Balaban was 73 in Carl Laemmle as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 2019

An L.A. Minute
Bob Balaban was 73 in An L.A. Minute as 'Shelley'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018

Isle of Dogs
Bob Balaban was 72 in Isle of Dogs as 'King (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018

Spielberg
Bob Balaban was 72 in Spielberg as 'Self'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2017

Mascots
Bob Balaban was 71 in Mascots as 'Sol Lumpkin'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2016

Eva Hesse
Bob Balaban was 70 in Eva Hesse as 'Wilhelm Hesse (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 2016

Everything Is Copy
Bob Balaban was 70 in Everything Is Copy as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2015

Hitchcock/Truffaut
Bob Balaban was 70 in Hitchcock/Truffaut as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 2015

The Monuments Men
Bob Balaban was 68 in The Monuments Men as 'Pvt. Preston Savitz'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2014

Fading Gigolo
Bob Balaban was 68 in Fading Gigolo as 'Sol'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2013

Girl Most Likely
Bob Balaban was 67 in Girl Most Likely as 'Maxwell'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012

Do You Like to Read?
Bob Balaban was 66 in Do You Like to Read? as 'The Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2012

Moonrise Kingdom
Bob Balaban was 66 in Moonrise Kingdom as 'The Narrator'.Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012

Thin Ice
Bob Balaban was 66 in Thin Ice as 'Leonard Dahl'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2012

The Five Stages of Grief
Bob Balaban was 65 in The Five Stages of Grief as 'Voice of Daniel's father'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011

Howl
Bob Balaban was 65 in Howl as 'Judge Clayton Horn'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010

F--k
Bob Balaban was 64 in F--k as 'Bob'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2010

Rage
Bob Balaban was 64 in Rage as 'Mr. White'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2009

The Windmill Movie
Bob Balaban was 63 in The Windmill Movie as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2009

Recount
Bob Balaban was 62 in Recount as 'Ben Ginsberg'.Movie Released: Sun, May 25 2008

Dedication
Bob Balaban was 62 in Dedication as 'Arthur Planck'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007

License to Wed
Bob Balaban was 61 in License to Wed as 'Jewelry Store Clerk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 2007

No Reservations
Bob Balaban was 61 in No Reservations as 'Therapist'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2007

For Your Consideration
Bob Balaban was 61 in For Your Consideration as 'Philip Koontz'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2006

Lady in the Water
Bob Balaban was 60 in Lady in the Water as 'Harry Farber'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2006

Capote
Bob Balaban was 60 in Capote as 'William Shawn'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005

Trust the Man
Bob Balaban was 60 in Trust the Man as 'Tobey's Therapist'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2005

Scene Stealers
Bob Balaban was 58 in Scene Stealers as 'Jonathan Crouch Esq.'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2004

Marie and Bruce
Bob Balaban was 58 in Marie and Bruce as 'Roger'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2004

A Mighty Wind
Bob Balaban was 57 in A Mighty Wind as 'Jonathan Steinbloom'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2003

The Tuxedo
Bob Balaban was 57 in The Tuxedo as 'Winton Chalmers (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2002

The Majestic
Bob Balaban was 56 in The Majestic as 'Elvin Glyde'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2001

Gosford Park
Bob Balaban was 56 in Gosford Park as 'Morris Weissman'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2001

Ghost World
Bob Balaban was 55 in Ghost World as 'Enid's Dad'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001

The Mexican
Bob Balaban was 55 in The Mexican as 'Bernie Nayman'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2001

Plan B
Bob Balaban was 55 in Plan B as 'James Foster'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Best in Show
Bob Balaban was 55 in Best in Show as 'Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2000

Cradle Will Rock
Bob Balaban was 54 in Cradle Will Rock as 'Harry Hopkins'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999

Three to Tango
Bob Balaban was 54 in Three to Tango as 'Decker'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999

Jakob the Liar
Bob Balaban was 54 in Jakob the Liar as 'Kowalsky'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1999

Swing Vote
Bob Balaban was 53 in Swing Vote as 'Justice Eli MacCorckle'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1999

The Monster Hunter
Bob Balaban was 53 in The Monster Hunter as 'Dr. William Powell'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Giving Up the Ghost
Bob Balaban was 53 in Giving Up the Ghost as 'Bob'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1998

Deconstructing Harry
Bob Balaban was 52 in Deconstructing Harry as 'Richard'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997

The Definite Maybe
Bob Balaban was 51 in The Definite Maybe as 'Wolfe Rollins'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1997

Clockwatchers
Bob Balaban was 51 in Clockwatchers as 'Milton Lasky'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1997

Waiting for Guffman
Bob Balaban was 51 in Waiting for Guffman as 'Lloyd Miller'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Late Shift
Bob Balaban was 50 in The Late Shift as 'Warren Littlefield'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1996

Pie in the Sky
Bob Balaban was 50 in Pie in the Sky as 'Paul Entamen'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1996

Greedy
Bob Balaban was 48 in Greedy as 'Ed'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994

For Love or Money
Bob Balaban was 48 in For Love or Money as 'Ed Drinkwater'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993

Amos & Andrew
Bob Balaban was 47 in Amos & Andrew as 'Dr. R. A. (Roy) Fink'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1993

Bob Roberts
Bob Balaban was 47 in Bob Roberts as 'Cutting Edge Producer'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1992

Unnatural Pursuits
Bob Balaban was 46 in Unnatural Pursuits as 'Lou Finkleberg'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Little Man Tate
Bob Balaban was 46 in Little Man Tate as 'Quizmaster'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991

Alice
Bob Balaban was 45 in Alice as 'Sid Moscowitz'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990

The Face of Fear
Bob Balaban was 45 in The Face of Fear as 'Ira Preduski'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1990

Dead Bang
Bob Balaban was 43 in Dead Bang as 'Elliott Webley'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1989

Funny
Bob Balaban was 42 in Funny as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988

End of the Line
Bob Balaban was 42 in End of the Line as 'Warren Gerber'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987

2010
Bob Balaban was 39 in 2010 as 'Dr. R. Chandra'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1984

Nothing Lasts Forever
Bob Balaban was 39 in Nothing Lasts Forever as 'Guy with Sunglasses in Espresso Bar'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1984

Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Bob Balaban was 36 in Whose Life Is It Anyway? as 'Carter Hill'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1981

Absence of Malice
Bob Balaban was 36 in Absence of Malice as 'Elliott Rosen'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1981

Prince of the City
Bob Balaban was 36 in Prince of the City as 'Santimassino'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1981

Altered States
Bob Balaban was 35 in Altered States as 'Arthur Rosenberg'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980

Girlfriends
Bob Balaban was 32 in Girlfriends as 'Martin'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1978

The Bank Shot
Bob Balaban was 28 in The Bank Shot as 'Victor Karp'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1974

Marriage: Year One
Bob Balaban was 26 in Marriage: Year One as 'Bernie'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1971

Making It
Bob Balaban was 25 in Making It as 'Wilkie'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1971

Catch-22
Bob Balaban was 24 in Catch-22 as 'Capt. Orr'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1970

Me, Natalie
Bob Balaban was 23 in Me, Natalie as 'Morris'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1969

Midnight Cowboy
Bob Balaban was 23 in Midnight Cowboy as 'The Young Student'.Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Severance
Bob Balaban was 76+ in Severance as 'Mark Wilkins'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 2022

The Chair
Bob Balaban was 76+ in The Chair as 'Elliot Rentz'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 20 2021

Space Force
Bob Balaban was 74+ in Space Force as 'Ron (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 29 2020

The Politician
Bob Balaban was 74+ in The Politician as 'Keaton Hobart'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2019

Summer Camp Island
Bob Balaban was 72+ in Summer Camp Island as 'Gerald (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2018

Condor
Bob Balaban was 72+ in Condor as 'Reuel Abbott'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 06 2018

Wormwood
Bob Balaban was 72+ in Wormwood as 'Dr. Harold A. Abramson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 15 2017

Show Me a Hero
Bob Balaban was 70+ in Show Me a Hero as 'Leonard B. Sand'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2015

Broad City
Bob Balaban was 68+ in Broad City as 'Arthur Wexler'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014

Alpha House
Bob Balaban was 67+ in Alpha House as 'Senator Elliot Robeson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 2013

Girls
Bob Balaban was 66+ in Girls as 'Therapist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 2012

China, IL
Bob Balaban was 66+ in China, IL as '(voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011

Web Therapy
Bob Balaban was 65+ in Web Therapy as 'Ted Mitchell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 2011

The Good Wife
Bob Balaban was 64+ in The Good Wife as 'Gordon Higgs'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009

Web Therapy
Bob Balaban was 63+ in Web Therapy as 'Ted Mitchell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2008

Hopeless Pictures
Bob Balaban was 60+ in Hopeless Pictures TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 19 2005

Tom Goes to the Mayor
Bob Balaban was 59+ in Tom Goes to the Mayor as 'Walt Pickle (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2004

Now and Again
Bob Balaban was 54+ in Now and Again TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1999

The West Wing
Bob Balaban was 54+ in The West Wing as 'Ted Marcus'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Legend
Bob Balaban was 49+ in Legend TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 18 1995

Friends
Bob Balaban was 49+ in Friends as 'Frank Sr.'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994

The Simpsons
Bob Balaban was 44+ in The Simpsons as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Seinfeld
Bob Balaban was 43+ in Seinfeld as 'Russell Dalrymple'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989

Amazing Stories
Bob Balaban was 40+ in Amazing Stories as 'Jo-Jo Gillespie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Miami Vice
Bob Balaban was 39+ in Miami Vice TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Maude
Bob Balaban was 27+ in Maude as 'Ambrose Riley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Love, American Style
Bob Balaban was 24+ in Love, American Style as 'Nick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Room 222
Bob Balaban was 24+ in Room 222 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969

The Mod Squad
Bob Balaban was 23+ in The Mod Squad TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Hank
Bob Balaban was 20+ in Hank TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1965