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Bob Newhart

Bio: George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024), known professionally as Bob Newhart, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Noted for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery, Newhart came to prominence in the 1960s when his album of comedic monologues The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart was a worldwide bestseller and reached #1 on the Billboard pop music charts—it remains the 20th best-selling album in history
Born: Thu, Sep 05 1929
Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Jul 18 2024
Bob Newhart is 94 years old
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Poster of Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
Bob Newhart would have been no older than
94 in Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
as 'Himself (Archive Footage)'.
Mon, Jul 22 2024
Poster of Bob and Don: A Love Story
Bob and Don: A Love Story
Bob Newhart was
94 in Bob and Don: A Love Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 27 2023
Poster of Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio
Bob Newhart was
94 in Once Upon a Studio
as 'Bernard (voice) (archive footage)'.
Sun, Sep 24 2023
Poster of Dean Martin: King of Cool
Dean Martin: King of Cool
Bob Newhart was
92 in Dean Martin: King of Cool
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Bob Newhart was
86 in Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of Don Rickles: One Night Only
Don Rickles: One Night Only
Bob Newhart was
84 in Don Rickles: One Night Only
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 18 2014
Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Bob Newhart was
83 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
Bob Newhart was
82 in Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 01 2012
Poster of Five
Five
Bob Newhart was
82 in Five
as 'Dr. Roth'.
Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Horrible Bosses
Horrible Bosses
Bob Newhart was
81 in Horrible Bosses
as 'Lou Sherman'.
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
Bob Newhart was
79 in The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
as 'Judson'.
Sat, Oct 25 2008
Poster of Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Bob Newhart was
78 in Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 13 2007
Poster of Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Bob Newhart was
77 in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 10 2007
Poster of The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
Bob Newhart was
77 in The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
as 'Judson'.
Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
Bob Newhart was
75 in Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
Wed, Jul 20 2005
Poster of The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Bob Newhart was
74 in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
as 'Judson'.
Mon, Jul 12 2004
Poster of Elf
Elf
Bob Newhart was
74 in Elf
as 'Papa Elf'.
Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Bob Newhart was
73 in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
as 'Sid Post'.
Wed, Jul 02 2003
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Bob Newhart was
72 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Bob Newhart was
72 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of The Sports Pages
The Sports Pages
Bob Newhart was
71 in The Sports Pages
as 'Doc Waddems'.
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of Yesterday's Tomorrows
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Bob Newhart was
69 in Yesterday's Tomorrows
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 09 1999
Poster of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Bob Newhart was
69 in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
as 'Leonard (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of In & Out
In & Out
Bob Newhart was
68 in In & Out
as 'Tom Halliwell'.
Wed, Sep 10 1997
Poster of Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Bob Newhart was
63 in Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
as 'Self - Host'.
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
Bob Newhart was
62 in Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 12 1992
Poster of Bob Newhart: Off the Record
Bob Newhart: Off the Record
Bob Newhart was
62 in Bob Newhart: Off the Record
Sun, Apr 12 1992
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
Bob Newhart was
62 in The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
as 'Bob Hartley'.
Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of The Entertainers
The Entertainers
Bob Newhart was
62 in The Entertainers
as 'Todd Wilson'.
Thu, Nov 21 1991
Poster of The Rescuers Down Under
The Rescuers Down Under
Bob Newhart was
61 in The Rescuers Down Under
as 'Bernard (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 16 1990
Poster of Rickles... On the Loose
Rickles... On the Loose
Bob Newhart was
56 in Rickles... On the Loose
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 23 1986
Poster of TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Bob Newhart was
56 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 16 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Bob Newhart was
55 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Bob Newhart was
54 in All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Bob Newhart was
54 in George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 19 1983
Poster of First Family
First Family
Bob Newhart was
51 in First Family
as 'President Manfred Link'.
Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Little Miss Marker
Little Miss Marker
Bob Newhart was
50 in Little Miss Marker
as 'Regret'.
Fri, Mar 21 1980
Poster of Marathon
Marathon
Bob Newhart was
50 in Marathon
as 'Walter Burton'.
Wed, Jan 30 1980
Poster of The Rescuers
The Rescuers
Bob Newhart was
47 in The Rescuers
as 'Bernard (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 22 1977
Poster of Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game
Bob Newhart was
44 in Thursday's Game
as 'Marvin Ellison'.
Sun, Apr 14 1974
Poster of Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
Bob Newhart was
43 in Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 12 1972
Poster of Decisions! Decisions!
Decisions! Decisions!
Bob Newhart was
42 in Decisions! Decisions!
as 'John Hobson'.
Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Bob Newhart was
41 in Cold Turkey
as 'Merwin Wren'.
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Catch-22
Catch-22
Bob Newhart was
40 in Catch-22
as 'Maj. Major Major'.
Wed, Jun 24 1970
Poster of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Bob Newhart was
40 in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
as 'Dr. Mason Hume'.
Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Bob Newhart was
39 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Hot Millions
Hot Millions
Bob Newhart was
39 in Hot Millions
as 'Willard C. Gnatpole'.
Thu, Sep 19 1968
Poster of Christmas with Crosby & Kate
Christmas with Crosby & Kate
Bob Newhart was
37 in Christmas with Crosby & Kate
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of Salute to Stan Laurel
Salute to Stan Laurel
Bob Newhart was
36 in Salute to Stan Laurel
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 1965
Poster of Hell Is for Heroes
Hell Is for Heroes
Bob Newhart was
32 in Hell Is for Heroes
as 'James E. Driscoll'.
Tue, Jun 26 1962

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 Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
Bob Newhart would have been no older than
94 in Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 2024
Poster of The Holiday Movies That Made Us
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
Bob Newhart was
91+ in The Holiday Movies That Made Us
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 2020
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Bob Newhart was
88+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Professor Proton'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of The Librarians
The Librarians
Bob Newhart was
85+ in The Librarians
as 'Judson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2014
Poster of Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
Bob Newhart was
82+ in Inside Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of Conan
Conan
Bob Newhart was
81+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Bob Newhart was
80+ in Hot in Cleveland
as 'Bob Sr.'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Bob Newhart was
78+ in The Big Bang Theory
as 'Arthur Jeffries'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
Bob Newhart was
76+ in Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 14 2005
Poster of Committed
Committed
Bob Newhart was
75+ in Committed
as 'Blinky'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 04 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Bob Newhart was
75+ in Desperate Housewives
as 'Morty Flickman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Bob Newhart was
74+ in NCIS
as 'Dr. Walter Magnus'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Bob Newhart was
74+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of George & Leo
George & Leo
Bob Newhart was
68+ in George & Leo
as 'George Stoody'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Bob Newhart was
67+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Bob Newhart was
66+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Bob Newhart was
66+ in MADtv
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Bob Newhart was
65+ in ER
as 'Ben Hollander'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Bob Newhart was
64+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Bob
Bob
Bob Newhart was
63+ in Bob
as 'Bob McKay'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Bob Newhart was
62+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Bob Newhart was
60+ in The Simpsons
as 'Bob Newhart (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Bob Newhart was
59+ in Murphy Brown
as 'Dr. Bob Hartley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Bob Newhart was
53+ in Newhart
as 'Dick Loudon, Robert Hartley'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Bob Newhart was
52+ in Late Night with David Letterman
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of This Week
This Week
Bob Newhart was
52+ in This Week
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Bob Newhart was
46+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Bob Newhart was
45+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Bob Newhart was
43+ in The Bob Newhart Show
as 'Robert Hartley'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of The Don Rickles Show
The Don Rickles Show
Bob Newhart was
42+ in The Don Rickles Show
as 'Brother-in-law'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of The Don Knotts Show
The Don Knotts Show
Bob Newhart was
41+ in The Don Knotts Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Bob Newhart was
39+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of Playboy After Dark
Playboy After Dark
Bob Newhart was
39+ in Playboy After Dark
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Bob Newhart was
38+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Bob Newhart was
38+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Bob Newhart was
38+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Bob Newhart was
37+ in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self - Cameo, Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of Captain Nice
Captain Nice
Bob Newhart was
37+ in Captain Nice
as 'Lloyd Larchmont'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Bob Newhart was
34+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Comedian'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Bob Newhart was
34+ in The Judy Garland Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Newhart was
34+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as 'Charles Fenton'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bob Newhart was
33+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Bob Newhart was
33+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Gerald Swinney'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Bob Newhart was
32+ in The Bob Newhart Show
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1961
Poster of Insight
Insight
Bob Newhart was
31+ in Insight
as 'Marvin, God'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of Playboy's Penthouse
Playboy's Penthouse
Bob Newhart was
30+ in Playboy's Penthouse
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Bob Newhart was
27+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Bob Newhart was
27+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Bob Newhart was
20+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Bob Newhart was
20+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Bob Newhart was
19+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Bob Newhart was
18+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Comedian, Self, Self - Comedian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Bob Newhart was
14+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944