| Bob Newhart Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 5, 1929 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Date of Death | July 18, 2024 |
Bob Newhart was an American actor, comedian, writer, and voiceover artist who was known for his amazing delivery skills and for having been a part of a number of shows and movies like Little Miss Marker, Legally Blonde 2: Red White & Blonde, The Bob Newhart Show, The Big Bang Theory, In & Out, First Family, Elf, and Newhart. He had also gained much critical acclaim as a comedian, and his 1960 live album, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, peaked at the Billboard pop album chart.
Born Name
George Robert Newhart
Nick Name
Bob
Age
Bob was born on September 5, 1929.
Died
He died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 94 in Los Angeles, California, U.S., at his home due to complications of many short illnesses.
He used to be a heavy smoker before and was hospitalised in 1985 for a condition called secondary polycythemia. He had then left smoking.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Bob Newhart studied at St. Catherine of Siena Grammar School in Oak Park as well as at St. Ignatius College Prep (high school). Then, he got enrolled at Loyola University Chicago, from where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1952.
He also attended the Loyola University Chicago School of Law for a short while.
Occupation
Actor, Stand-Up Comedian, Voiceover Artist, Writer
Family
- Father – George David Newhart (Part-owner of a plumbing and heating supply business)
- Mother – Julia Pauline (née Burns) (Housewife)
- Siblings – Virginia (Younger Sister), Mary Joan (Younger Sister) (A nun who taught at the all-girls Carmel High School in Mundelein, Illinois and at Immaculata High School in Chicago), Pauline (Younger Sister)
- Others – George Michael Newhart (Paternal Grandfather), Emma F. O’Connor (Paternal Grandmother), John Joseph Burns (Maternal Grandfather), Laura Aloysius Shea (Maternal Grandmother), Paul Brittain (Nephew) (Actor, Comedian)
Manager
Bob Newhart was represented by Monarch Entertainment Group, Inc., Talent Management Company, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, United States.
Genre
Deadpan, Satire
Medium
Stand-up, Film, Television
Subjects
American Culture, American Politics
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bob Newhart had dated –
- Michèle Girardon (1961)
- Virginia “Ginnie” Quinn (1963-2023) – On January 12, 1963, he married Virginia “Ginnie” Quinn, and the duo had 4 children – 2 sons named Robert and Timothy, and 2 daughters named Jennifer and Courtney. The relationship lasted until Virginia died in 2023.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Bob Newhart was of Irish descent on his mother’s side and had German and Irish roots on his father’s side.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Trademark one-sided telephone conversation
- Stammering dialog delivery
- Calm persona
Brand Endorsements
Bob Newhart had done endorsement work for –
- Stamps.com (1999) (TV Commercial)
- Norwest Banks (Early to mid-1990s) (TV Commercial)
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Bob Newhart’s Favorite Things
- Stand-Up Routine – Abe Lincoln vs. Madison Avenue
Source – Wikipedia
Bob Newhart Facts
- His album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, had been ranked as the 20th-best-selling comedy album in history. It also won the 1961 Grammy Award for “Best Album of the Year”.
- Bob Newhart became very popular with his portrayal of Arthur Jeffries a.k.a. Professor Proton in the sci-fi television sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, and this role won him the 2013 Emmy Award in the “Guest Actor in a Comedy Series” category.
- He was best friends with the late actress and voice actress, Suzanne Pleshette.
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