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Bob Newhart
Acting

Bob Newhart

Born 1929-09-05
Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor. Newhart was known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, he transitioned his career to acting in television.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Bob Newhart

The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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The Big Bang Theory
TV
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The Big Bang Theory

2007
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Horrible Bosses
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Horrible Bosses

2011
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Elf
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Elf

2003
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NCIS
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NCIS

2003
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Young Sheldon
TV
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Young Sheldon

2017
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Desperate Housewives
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Desperate Housewives

2004
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The Daily Show
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The Daily Show

1996
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The Rescuers
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The Rescuers

1977
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (115 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Bob Newhart: A Legacy of LaughterBob Newhart: A Legacy of LaughterSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Bob and Don: A Love StorySelfMovie2023
Once Upon a StudioOnce Upon a StudioBernard (voice) (archive sound)Movie2023
Dean Martin: King of CoolDean Martin: King of CoolSelfMovie2021
The Holiday Movies That Made UsThe Holiday Movies That Made UsSelf (archive footage)TV Series2020
Young SheldonYoung SheldonProfessor ProtonTV Series2017
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsMust See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsSelfMovie2016
The LibrariansThe LibrariansJudsonTV Series2014
Don Rickles: One Night OnlySelfMovie2014
Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicRichard Pryor: Omit the LogicSelfMovie2013
Excavating the 2000 Year Old ManExcavating the 2000 Year Old ManSelfMovie2012
Inside ComedyInside ComedySelfTV Series2012
FiveFiveDr. RothMovie2011
Horrible BossesHorrible BossesLou ShermanMovie2011
ConanConanSelfTV Series2010
The TalkThe TalkSelfTV Series2010
Hot in ClevelandHot in ClevelandBob Sr.TV Series2010
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas ChaliceThe Librarian: The Curse of the Judas ChaliceJudsonMovie2008
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectMr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectSelfMovie2007
The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang TheoryArthur JeffriesTV Series2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70sSelf (archive footage)Movie2007
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's MinesThe Librarian: Return to King Solomon's MinesJudsonMovie2006
Sit Down Comedy with David SteinbergSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Bob Newhart: UnbuttonedBob Newhart: UnbuttonedSelf / AppearanceMovie2005
CommittedCommittedBlinkyTV Series2005
Elf: Film School for KidsElf: Film School for KidsSelfMovie2004
Elf: How they Made the North PoleElf: How they Made the North PoleSelfMovie2004
Desperate HousewivesDesperate HousewivesMorty FlickmanTV Series2004
The Librarian: Quest for the SpearThe Librarian: Quest for the SpearJudsonMovie2004
ElfElfPapa ElfMovie2003
NCISNCISWalter MagnusTV Series2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & BlondeLegally Blonde 2: Red, White & BlondeSid PostMovie2003
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialNBC 75th Anniversary SpecialSelfMovie2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts StoryAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts StorySelf (uncredited)Movie2002
The Sports PagesThe Sports PagesDoc WaddemsMovie2001
Yesterday's TomorrowsYesterday's TomorrowsSelfMovie1999
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MovieRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MovieLeonard (voice)Movie1998
George & LeoGeorge & LeoGeorge StoodyTV Series1997
In & OutIn & OutTom HalliwellMovie1997
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
The Daily ShowThe Daily ShowSelfTV Series1996
MADtvMADtvSelf - Special GuestTV Series1995
ERERBen HollanderTV Series1994
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Self - HostMovie1992
BobBobBob McKayTV Series1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelfTV Series1992
Bob Newhart: Button-Down ConcertBob Newhart: Button-Down ConcertSelfMovie1992
Bob Newhart: Off the RecordBob Newhart: Off the RecordSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Bob Newhart: Off the RecordBob Newhart: Off the RecordWriterMovie1992
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary SpecialBob HartleyMovie1991
The EntertainersThe EntertainersTodd WilsonMovie1991
The Rescuers Down UnderThe Rescuers Down UnderBernard (voice)Movie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsBob Newhart (voice)TV Series1989
Oh No, Not ThemOh No, Not ThemSelf (uncredited)Movie1989
Murphy BrownMurphy BrownDr. Bob HartleyTV Series1988
Rickles... On the LooseRickles... On the LooseSelfMovie1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic RoutinesTV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic RoutinesSelfMovie1986
Night of 100 Stars IINight of 100 Stars IISelfMovie1985
All-Star Party for Frank SinatraAll-Star Party for Frank SinatraSelfMovie1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show BusinessGeorge Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show BusinessSelfMovie1983
NewhartNewhartDick LoudonTV Series1982
Late Night with David LettermanLate Night with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1982
This WeekThis WeekSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
First FamilyFirst FamilyPresident Manfred LinkMovie1980
Little Miss MarkerLittle Miss MarkerRegretMovie1980
MarathonMarathonWalter BurtonMovie1980
The RescuersThe RescuersBernard (voice)Movie1977
Disney's Greatest VillainsDisney's Greatest VillainsBernard (voice) (archive footage)Movie1977
Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf (archive footage)Movie1976
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - HostTV Series1975
Dinah!Dinah!SelfTV Series1974
Thursday's GameThursday's GameMarvin EllisonMovie1974
Don Rickles: Alive and KickingDon Rickles: Alive and KickingSelfMovie1972
The Bob Newhart ShowThe Bob Newhart ShowRobert HartleyTV Series1972
The Don Rickles ShowBrother-in-lawTV Series1972
Decisions! Decisions!Decisions! Decisions!John HobsonMovie1971
Cold TurkeyCold TurkeyMerwin WrenMovie1971
The Don Knotts ShowSelfTV Series1970
Catch-22Catch-22Maj. Major MajorMovie1970
On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverOn a Clear Day You Can See ForeverDr. Mason HumeMovie1970
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelfTV Series1969
Playboy After DarkPlayboy After DarkSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
The Dean Martin Christmas ShowThe Dean Martin Christmas ShowSelfMovie1968
Hot MillionsHot MillionsWillard C. GnatpoleMovie1968
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf (uncredited)TV Series1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelfTV Series1968
The Carol Burnett ShowThe Carol Burnett ShowSelfTV Series1967
The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourThe Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSelf - CameoTV Series1967
The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourThe Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSelfTV Series1967
Captain NiceCaptain NiceLloyd LarchmontTV Series1967
Christmas with Crosby & KateChristmas with Crosby & KateHimselfMovie1966
Salute to Stan LaurelSelfMovie1965
The Hollywood PalaceThe Hollywood PalaceSelfTV Series1964
The Judy Garland ShowThe Judy Garland ShowSelfTV Series1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreCharles FentonTV Series1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest HostTV Series1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourGerald SwinneyTV Series1962
Hell Is for HeroesHell Is for HeroesPvt. James E. DriscollMovie1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-HostTV Series1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Bob Newhart ShowThe Bob Newhart ShowSelf - HostTV Series1961
The Bob Newhart ShowThe Bob Newhart ShowWriterTV Series1961
The GrammysThe GrammysSelfTV Series1959
Playboy's PenthouseSelfTV Series1959
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTonight Starring Jack PaarSelfTV Series1957
The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelfTV Series1956
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope ShowSelfTV Series1950
What's My Line?What's My Line?SelfTV Series1950
The Emmy AwardsThe Emmy AwardsSelfTV Series1949
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelf - NomineeTV Series1944