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Bob Newhart

Acting

Bob Newhart

Born September 5, 1929 — died July 18, 2024 · Oak Park, Illinois, USA

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

The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

2007 · Arthur Jeffries

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · Bob Newhart (voice)

Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses

2011 · Lou Sherman

Elf

Elf

2003 · Papa Elf

Young Sheldon

Young Sheldon

2017 · Professor Proton

The Rescuers

The Rescuers

1977 · Bernard (voice)

NCIS

NCIS

2003 · Walter Magnus

Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

2004 · Morty Flickman

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

2003 · Sid Post

The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under

1990 · Bernard (voice)

ER

1994 · Ben Hollander

In & Out

In & Out

1997 · Tom Halliwell

Filmography

Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

2024 · Self (archive footage)

Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

2023 · Bernard (voice) (archive sound)

Bob and Don: A Love Story

Bob and Don: A Love Story

2023 · Self

Dean Martin: King of Cool

Dean Martin: King of Cool

2021 · Self

The Holiday Movies That Made Us

The Holiday Movies That Made Us

2020 · Self (archive footage)

Young Sheldon

Young Sheldon

2017 · Professor Proton

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016 · Self

Don Rickles: One Night Only

Don Rickles: One Night Only

2014 · Self

The Librarians

The Librarians

2014 · Judson

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013 · Self

Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

2012 · Self

Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

2012 · Self

Five

Five

2011 · Dr. Roth

Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses

2011 · Lou Sherman

Conan

Conan

2010 · Self

Hot in Cleveland

Hot in Cleveland

2010 · Bob Sr.

The Talk

The Talk

2010 · Self

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

2008 · Judson

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007 · Self

The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

2007 · Arthur Jeffries

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

2006 · Judson

Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

2005

Committed

Committed

2005 · Blinky

Writing

Bob Newhart: Off the Record

Bob Newhart: Off the Record

1992 · Writer

The Bob Newhart Show

The Bob Newhart Show

1961 · Writer