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Bob Newhart

comedian and actor

Born: Died: American

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. He received three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Newhart came to prominence in 1960 when his record album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became a bestseller and reached number one on the Billboard pop album chart and won two Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. That same year he released his follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back! (1960), which was also a success, and the two albums held the Billboard number one and number two spots simultaneously. He later released several additional comedy albums. Newhart hosted a short-lived NBC variety show, The Bob Newhart Show (1961), before starring as Chicago psychologist Robert Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show from 1972 to 1978. For the latter, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Male TV Star.

Notable For

American comedian and actor

Bob Newhart's Historical Timeline

  1. Teri Garr appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Emily in for Carol"

    This is a list of episodes for The Bob Newhart Show, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1972 to 1978, spanning six seasons and 142 half-hour episodes.

  2. Mariette Hartley appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Have You Met Miss Dietz?"

    This is a list of episodes for The Bob Newhart Show, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1972 to 1978, spanning six seasons and 142 half-hour episodes.

  3. Raul Julia appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Oh, Brother"

    This is a list of episodes for The Bob Newhart Show, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1972 to 1978, spanning six seasons and 142 half-hour episodes.

  4. Bob Newhart dies

    Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2024-07-18. George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor.

Associated Historical Events

Teri Garr appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Emily in for Carol"

This is a list of episodes for The Bob Newhart Show, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1972 to 1978, spanning six seasons and 142 half-hour episodes.

Mariette Hartley appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Have You Met Miss Dietz?"

This is a list of episodes for The Bob Newhart Show, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1972 to 1978, spanning six seasons and 142 half-hour episodes.

Raul Julia appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Oh, Brother"

This is a list of episodes for The Bob Newhart Show, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1972 to 1978, spanning six seasons and 142 half-hour episodes.

death

Bob Newhart dies

Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2024-07-18. George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob Newhart born?
Bob Newhart was born on 1929-07-18 (American).
What is Bob Newhart known for?
American comedian and actor
What historical events involved Bob Newhart?
Bob Newhart was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Teri Garr appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Emily in for Carol", Mariette Hartley appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Have You Met Miss Dietz?", Raul Julia appears on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the episode "Oh, Brother".
When did Bob Newhart die?
Bob Newhart died on 2024-01-01.

Related Years

197319742024