American comedian
Born: September 5, 1929
Bob Newhart is an American comedian and actor known for his unique style of deadpan humor. Born on September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, Newhart initially worked as an accountant but soon found his true calling in comedy.
In 1960, he released his debut comedy album, “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,” which became a massive hit, earning him three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. This success catapulted him to stardom, and he went on to star in two successful sitcoms: “The Bob Newhart Show” (1972-1978) and “Newhart” (1982-1990).
Newhart’s comedy is characterized by his dry wit and knack for delivering hilarious monologues and one-sided phone conversations. He has made numerous guest appearances in TV shows and films and has been a voice actor in animated series like “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.”
Throughout his career, Bob Newhart has received numerous awards, including several Emmy Awards and a Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2002. He remains a beloved figure in the world of comedy, known for his enduring talent and contributions to the genre.
Bob Newhart’s 5 most popular quotes
- I don’t like country music, but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means ‘put down’.
- People with a sense of humor tend to be less egocentric and more realistic in their view of the world and more humble in moments of success and less defeated in times of travail.
- It’s getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves.
- There’s gratification in making somebody laugh. It’s a wonderful sound. I find myself, to this day, doing it, wanting to make people laugh.
- I worked in accounting for two and a half years, realized that wasn’t what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and decided I was just going to give comedy a try.
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