Bob Newhart
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 also a massive success, and both albums held the Billboard #1 and #2 spots simultaneously, a feat unequaled until the 1991 release of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II by hard rock band Guns N' Roses.
Newhart later went into acting, starring in two long-running and prize-winning situation comedies, first as psychologist Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and then as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 1980s sitcom Newhart. He also had a third sitcom that was short-lived and initially successful but was soon canceled, named Bob. Newhart also appeared in film roles such as Major Major in Catch-22, and Papa Elf in Elf. He provided the voice of Bernard in the Walt Disney animated films The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under. One of his most recent roles is the library head Judson in The Librarian.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 12.78 |
| Birthday | 1929-09-05 |
| Place of Birth | Oak Park, Illinois, USA |
| Also Known As |
1970
Catch-22
6.674/302
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...
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Catch-22
2003
Elf
6.653/4000
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...
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Elf
1997
In & Out
6.5/684
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
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In & Out
1990
The Rescuers Down Under
6.6/1260
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...
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The Rescuers Down Under
1977
The Rescuers
6.774/2460
Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.
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The Rescuers
1962
Hell Is for Heroes
6.4/115
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....
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Hell Is for Heroes
1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
6.1/168
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...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1968
Hot Millions
6.6/25
A con artist gains employment at an insurance company in order to embezzle money by re-programming their "new" wonder computer.
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Hot Millions
2012
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
0/0
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.
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Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
2004
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
6.3/627
When a magical artifact is lifted from his library, a meek librarian sets out to ensure its safe return.
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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
2006
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
6.2/566
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...
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The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
2021
Dean Martin: King of Cool
7.5/12
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...
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Dean Martin: King of Cool
2008
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
6.277/468
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...
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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
1970
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
6.6/53
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...
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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1992
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
6/1
A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio...
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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
1980
Little Miss Marker
6.5/47
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...
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Little Miss Marker
1972
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
0/0
Telecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the network, especially when you consider the guest stars o...
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Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
0/0
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...
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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
1999
Yesterday's Tomorrows
0/0
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related series of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of th...
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Yesterday's Tomorrows
1980
First Family
3/5
When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
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First Family
1991
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
0/0
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...
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The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
1974
Thursday's Game
5.2/5
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...
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Thursday's Game
2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
6.7/20
The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie...
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2023
Once Upon a Studio
8.3/352
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
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Once Upon a Studio
1980
Marathon
4/1
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...
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Marathon
2014
Don Rickles: One Night Only
7.6/8
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...
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Don Rickles: One Night Only
2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
0/0
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2023
Bob and Don: A Love Story
7/2
Opposites make for great comedy in the life-long friendship of comedy legends Bob Newhart and Don Rickles by Judd Apatow.
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Bob and Don: A Love Story
1992
Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
0/0
Bob Newhart comedy sketches
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Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
1971
Decisions! Decisions!
0/0
A salesman and a sexologist have misadventures with plot development determined by the votes of the studio audience.
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Decisions! Decisions!
1983
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
6/1
A Celebration of the great life of Frank Sinatra with song, dance, and many famous guests.
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All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
5.7/1563
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...
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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
2001
The Sports Pages
6/2
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...
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The Sports Pages
1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
0/0
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...
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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
8/2
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...
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Night of 100 Stars II
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
0/0
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...
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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
4.3/12
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...
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
0/0
An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
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George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
2024
Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
0/0
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...
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Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
2011
Five
7/30
An anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives.
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Five
1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
7.6/4
A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.
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The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1966
Christmas with Crosby & Kate
10/1
The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without Mr. White Christmas himself - Bing Crosby. His seemingly effortless, easygoing singing style and go...
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Christmas with Crosby & Kate
2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
7.1/56
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
1986
Rickles... On the Loose
0/0
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...
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Rickles... On the Loose
1965
Salute to Stan Laurel
0/0
A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.
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Salute to Stan Laurel
1992
Bob Newhart: Off the Record
6/1
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...
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Bob Newhart: Off the Record
2011
Horrible Bosses
6.573/6295
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...
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Horrible Bosses
1991
The Entertainers
0/0
Bob Newhart stars as comedian Todd Wilson, whose act includes a chimp. Linda Gray plays Laura, the love interest - for Todd, not the chimp.
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The Entertainers
1971
Cold Turkey
6.2/22
Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they c...
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Cold Turkey
2005
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
0/0
“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...
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