Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

1929-09-05 Oak Park, Illinois, USA 52 Credits

Biography

George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024), known professionally as Bob Newhart, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Noted for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery, Newhart came to prominence in the 1960s when his album of comedic monologues The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart was a worldwide bestseller and reached #1 on the Billboard pop music charts—it remains the 20th best-selling album in history. The follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Again! was al...

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Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Nischelle Turner hosts a tribute to the late comic with a look back at his 70-year career, featuring never-before-seen interviews and his final interv...

Bob and Don: A Love Story

2023

as Self

5.0
Acting

Opposites make for great comedy in the life-long friendship of comedy legends Bob Newhart and Don Rickles by Judd Apatow.

Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

2023

as Bernard (voice) (archive footage)

8.3
Acting

Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

Dean Martin: King of Cool

Dean Martin: King of Cool

2021

as Self

7.5
Acting

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vega...

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016

as Self

4.1
Acting

The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director Jame...

Don Rickles: One Night Only

2014

as Self

7.6
Acting

Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who inspired them all, Don Rickles. With David Le...

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013

as Self

7.1
Acting

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

2012

as Self

Acting

A brief look at Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's 2,000 Year Old Man routine and how it influenced countless comedians since its inception.

Five

Five

2011

as Dr. Roth

7.1
Acting

An anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives.

Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses

2011

as Lou Sherman

6.6
Acting

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting ...

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

2008

as Judson

6.3
Acting

While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and amb...

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007

as Self

6.8
Acting

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie ...

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

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackl...

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

2006

as Judson

6.2
Acting

After retrieving the Crystal Skull in Utah, Flynn Carsen receives a map in the mail with the secret location of King Solomon's Mines. When the scroll ...

Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

2005

Acting

“Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned” traces the life and career of the quiet comedian, who gained fame from his 1960 record album, then starred in hit sitcoms in...

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

2004

as Judson

6.3
Acting

When a magical artifact is lifted from his library, a meek librarian sets out to ensure its safe return.

Elf

Elf

2003

as Papa Elf

6.7
Acting

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's help...

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

2003

as Sid Post

5.7
Acting

Now a rising young lawyer, Elle Woods is about to make partner at her firm, but when she finds out her dog's relatives are being used as cosmetic test...

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002

as Self

Acting

A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002

as Self (uncredited)

Acting

The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were shorts, through the 1950s when short subjects virtuall...

The Sports Pages

The Sports Pages

2001

as Doc Waddems

6.0
Acting

Dr. Lionel Waddems (Bob Newhart), a golf fanatic. is put on trial for killing his golf partner (Played by Kelsey Grammer). The movie follows the trial...

Yesterday's Tomorrows

Yesterday's Tomorrows

1999

as Self

10.0
Acting

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of th...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

1998

as Leonard (voice)

6.1
Acting

Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry...

In & Out

In & Out

1997

as Tom Halliwell

6.5
Acting

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

1992

as Self - Host

6.0
Acting

A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio...

Bob Newhart:  Button-Down Concert

Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert

1992

as Self

Acting

Bob Newhart comedy sketches

Bob Newhart: Off the Record

Bob Newhart: Off the Record

1992

6.0
Acting

Bob Newhart stars in the hilarious hour-long stand-up special. Taped at Pasadena's landmark Raymond Theatre, the show is filled with some of the comed...

Bob Newhart: Off the Record

Bob Newhart: Off the Record

1992

Writer

6.0
Writing

Bob Newhart stars in the hilarious hour-long stand-up special. Taped at Pasadena's landmark Raymond Theatre, the show is filled with some of the comed...

The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special

1991

as Bob Hartley

Acting

Bob is recovering from the horrible nightmare about a crazy little town in Vermont. As that happens, he begins reminiscing of events from episodes of ...

The Entertainers

The Entertainers

1991

as Todd Wilson

Acting

Bob Newhart stars as comedian Todd Wilson, whose act includes a chimp. Linda Gray plays Laura, the love interest - for Todd, not the chimp.

The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under

1990

as Bernard (voice)

6.6
Acting

A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescu...

Rickles... On the Loose

Rickles... On the Loose

1986

as Self

Acting

Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed with footage of Rickles "on the loose" across the state o...

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

1986

as Self

Acting

A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars in the early years of television. This film was di...

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Self

8.0
Acting

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was t...

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

1983

as Self

6.0
Acting

A Celebration of the great life of Frank Sinatra with song, dance, and many famous guests.

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

1983

as Self

8.0
Acting

An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.

First Family

First Family

1980

as President Manfred Link

3.0
Acting

When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.

Little Miss Marker

Little Miss Marker

1980

as Regret

6.5
Acting

Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change...

Marathon

Marathon

1980

as Walter Burton

4.0
Acting

A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the ann...

The Rescuers

The Rescuers

1977

as Bernard (voice)

6.8
Acting

Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.

Disney's Greatest Villains

Disney's Greatest Villains

1977

as Bernard (voice) (archive footage)

Acting

The Slave in the Magic Mirror is the host of this show, designed to explain that all heroes need villains to balance things out. Without villains, the...

Thursday's Game

Thursday's Game

1974

as Marvin Ellison

5.2
Acting

Harry Evers and Marvin Ellison have been playing poker Thursday nights with their friends for years. When a disagreement breaks up the game, they deci...

Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

1972

as Self

Acting

Telecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the network, especially when you consider the guest stars o...

Decisions! Decisions!

Decisions! Decisions!

1971

as John Hobson

Acting

A salesman and a sexologist have misadventures with plot development determined by the votes of the studio audience.

Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey

1971

as Merwin Wren

6.2
Acting

Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everyt...

Catch-22

Catch-22

1970

as Maj. Major Major

6.7
Acting

A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way to cope with a craz...

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

1970

as Dr. Mason Hume

6.8
Acting

Daisy Gamble, an unusual woman who hears phones before they ring, and does wonders with her flowers, wants to quit smoking to please her fiancé, Warre...

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968

as Self

7.6
Acting

A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

1968

as Willard C. Gnatpole

6.6
Acting

A con artist gains employment at an insurance company in order to embezzle money by re-programming their "new" wonder computer.

Christmas with Crosby & Kate

Christmas with Crosby & Kate

1966

as Himself

10.0
Acting

The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without Mr. White Christmas himself - Bing Crosby. His seemingly effortless, easygoing singing style and go...

Salute to Stan Laurel

1965

as Self

Acting

A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.

Hell Is for Heroes

Hell Is for Heroes

1962

as Pvt. James E. Driscoll

6.5
Acting

World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. ...