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Bob Newhart

Acting • 1929-09-05 • 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

Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

2004

The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

2007

Young Sheldon

Young Sheldon

2017

ER

1994

The Rescuers

The Rescuers

1977

Elf

Elf

2003

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Filmography

2024
Bob Newhart: A Legacy of LaughterFilm
Self (archive footage)
2023
Once Upon a StudioFilm
Bernard (voice) (archive sound)
★ 8.3
2023
Bob and Don: A Love StoryFilm
Self
★ 5.0
2021
Dean Martin: King of CoolFilm
Self
★ 7.4
2020
The Holiday Movies That Made UsTV
Self (archive footage) • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2017
Young SheldonTV
Professor Proton • 3 episodes
★ 8.0
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsFilm
Self
★ 4.0
2014
The LibrariansTV
Judson • 3 episodes
★ 7.2
2014
Don Rickles: One Night OnlyFilm
Self
★ 7.6
2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicFilm
Self
★ 7.1
2012
Inside ComedyTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2012
Excavating the 2000 Year Old ManFilm
Self
2011
Horrible BossesFilm
Lou Sherman
★ 6.6
2011
FiveFilm
Dr. Roth
★ 7.1
2010
ConanTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2010
Hot in ClevelandTV
Bob Sr. • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2010
The TalkTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 3.0
2008
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas ChaliceFilm
Judson
★ 6.3
2007
The Big Bang TheoryTV
Arthur Jeffries • 6 episodes
★ 7.9
2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectFilm
Self
★ 6.8
2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do ComedyTV
Self • 3 episodes
2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70sFilm
Self (archive footage)
2006
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's MinesFilm
Judson
★ 6.3
2005
CommittedTV
Blinky • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2005
Bob Newhart: UnbuttonedFilm
★ 9.0
2005
Sit Down Comedy with David SteinbergTV
★ 9.0
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Morty Flickman • 3 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
The Librarian: Quest for the SpearFilm
Judson
★ 6.3
2004
Elf: How they Made the North PoleFilm
Self
2004
Elf: Film School for KidsFilm
Self
2003
NCISTV
Walter Magnus • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 5.5
2003
ElfFilm
Papa Elf
★ 6.7
2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & BlondeFilm
Sid Post
★ 5.7
2002
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialFilm
Self
★ 6.0
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts StoryFilm
Self (uncredited)
★ 7.0
2001
The Sports PagesFilm
Doc Waddems
★ 6.3
1999
Yesterday's TomorrowsFilm
Self
★ 8.5
1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MovieFilm
Leonard (voice)
★ 6.1
1997
The ViewTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
1997
In & OutFilm
Tom Halliwell
★ 6.5
1997
George & LeoTV
George Stoody • 22 episodes
★ 10.0
1996
The Daily ShowTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 6.4
1995
MADtvTV
Self - Special Guest • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1994
ERTV
Ben Hollander • 3 episodes
★ 7.8
1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.3
1992
BobTV
Bob McKay • 33 episodes
★ 7.6
1992
Bob Newhart: Off the RecordFilm
★ 6.0
1992
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Film
Self - Host
★ 6.0
1992
Bob Newhart: Button-Down ConcertFilm
Self
1991
The EntertainersFilm
Todd Wilson
★ 9.0
1991
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary SpecialFilm
Bob Hartley
★ 8.0
1990
The Rescuers Down UnderFilm
Bernard (voice)
★ 6.6
1989
The SimpsonsTV
Bob Newhart (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Oh No, Not ThemFilm
Self (uncredited)
1988
Murphy BrownTV
Dr. Bob Hartley • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1986
Rickles... On the LooseFilm
Self
★ 7.0
1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic RoutinesFilm
Self
1986
Come Fly with DisneyFilm
Bernard (voice)
1985
Night of 100 Stars IIFilm
Self
★ 6.8
1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show BusinessFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1983
All-Star Party for Frank SinatraFilm
Self
★ 6.0
1982
Late Night with David LettermanTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1982
NewhartTV
Dick Loudon • 184 episodes
★ 7.2
1981
This WeekTV
★ 9.0
1980
Little Miss MarkerFilm
Regret
★ 6.6
1980
First FamilyFilm
President Manfred Link
★ 3.4
1980
MarathonFilm
Walter Burton
★ 6.0
1977
The RescuersFilm
Bernard (voice)
★ 6.8
1977
Disney's Greatest VillainsFilm
Bernard (voice) (archive footage)
1976
Bob Hope's World of ComedyFilm
(archive footage)
1975
Saturday Night LiveTV
Self - Host • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
1974
Dinah!TV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
Thursday's GameFilm
Marvin Ellison
★ 6.5
1972
The Bob Newhart ShowTV
Robert Hartley • 142 episodes
★ 7.6
1972
The Don Rickles ShowTV
Brother-in-law • 8 episodes
★ 5.0
1972
Don Rickles: Alive and KickingFilm
Self
1971
Cold TurkeyFilm
Merwin Wren
★ 6.2
1971
Decisions! Decisions!Film
John Hobson
★ 10.0
1970
Catch-22Film
Maj. Major Major
★ 6.7
1970
On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverFilm
Dr. Mason Hume
★ 6.7
1970
The Don Knotts ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 9.0
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 6.8
1969
Playboy After DarkTV
★ 4.0
1968
The Dick Cavett ShowTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InTV
Self (uncredited) • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1968
Hot MillionsFilm
Willard C. Gnatpole
★ 6.6
1968
The Dean Martin Christmas ShowFilm
Self
★ 7.6
1967
The Carol Burnett ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1967
The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourTV
Self - Cameo • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1967
The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1967
Captain NiceTV
Lloyd Larchmont • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1966
Christmas with Crosby & KateFilm
Himself
★ 10.0
1965
Salute to Stan LaurelFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1964
The Hollywood PalaceTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 5.0
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreTV
Charles Fenton • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1963
The Judy Garland ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
Self • 29 episodes
★ 7.6
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
Self - Guest Host • 97 episodes
★ 7.6
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourTV
Gerald Swinney • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1962
Hell Is for HeroesFilm
Pvt. James E. Driscoll
★ 6.5
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
Self - Co-Host • 4 episodes
★ 5.8
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 5.8
1961
The Bob Newhart ShowTV
Self - Host • 34 episodes
★ 9.0
1959
The GrammysTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 8.6
1959
Playboy's PenthouseTV
Self • 1 episodes
1957
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTV
Self • 6 episodes
★ 7.5
1956
The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1950
What's My Line?TV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1950
The Bob Hope ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1949
The Emmy AwardsTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowTV
Self • 5 episodes
★ 6.8
1944
Golden Globe AwardsTV
Self - Nominee • 1 episodes
★ 7.0