Bob Newhart

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Full NameGeorge Robert Newhart

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Royalty of the comedic world, Bob Newhart is an American actor and stand-up comedian whose distinguished comedic style has enthralled audiences for decades. His acclaimed deadpan delivery of dialogue, slight stammer when talking, and comedic monologues have been inspired by the likes of George Gobel, Ray Goulding, and Bob Elliott. Hailing from Oak Park, Illinois, Newhart was born in 1929 to parents of Irish-American and German-Irish descent. With his father George's partial ownership of a plumbing and heating-supply business, the Newhart family was provided with a comfortable living. After attending a number of local schools and graduating from Loyola University with a degree in business administration, Newhart served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. It is through his extraordinary wit and talent that Bob Newhart has become one of the most influential comedic forces of our times.

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Awards
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Primetime Emmy2013
The Big Bang TheoryOutstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

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Hailing from Oak Park, Illinois, Bob Newhart is an American actor and stand-up comedian of German and Irish ancestry. His deadpan delivery of dialogue and comedic monologues, influenced by earlier comedians George Gobel, Ray Goulding, and Bob Elliott, have made him a household name. Also from New York City, Bill Quinn was a prolific actor who could be seen in films such as 'Twilight Zone: The Movie', 'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' and 'The Birds'. From Chicago, Paul Brittain is an actor, writer, and comedian who rose to fame as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' from 2010 - 2012. His film credits include 'Grown Ups 2', 'Hotel Transylvania', 'Hotel Transylvania 2' and 'Killing Gunther', and his television credits include 'Trophy Wife', 'Hello Ladies', 'Kroll Show' and 'Comedy Bang Bang'. His podcast 'Mr. Write' has recently gained traction. Together, these three remarkable figures have provided decades of humour and entertainment, cementing their places as royalty in the world of comedy.