Bob Balaban

Robert Elmer Balaban, Born: August 16, 1945, Chicago, Illinois, U.S (Height: 5' 5" [1.65 m]). is an American actor, author, comedian, director, and producer. He is best known for his appearances in the Christopher Guest mockumentary comedies Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006), as well as his roles in the films Midnight Cowboy (1969), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Altered States (1980), 2010 (1984), Deconstructing Harry (1997), and Capote (2005). Balaban has also directed three feature films, in addition to numerous television episodes and films. He is also an author of children's novels. Balaban began his career in the 1960s, appearing in small roles in films and television shows. He made his breakthrough role in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, playing a young hustler who befriends an aging rodeo cowboy. In the 1970s, Balaban appeared in a number of popular films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Altered States (1980), and 2010 (1984). He also continued to work in television, appearing in recurring roles on the shows Lou Grant and Designing Women. In the 1990s, Balaban began a long and fruitful collaboration with filmmaker Christopher Guest. He appeared in all of Guest's mockumentary comedies, including Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Balaban's performances in these films were widely praised, and he earned a reputation as one of the most reliable comedic actors in Hollywood. In addition to his work in film and television, Balaban has also directed three feature films: The Last Shot (1999), Bernie (2011), and A Little Help (2010). He is also a successful author of children's novels, and he has won several awards for his writing. Balaban is a respected and versatile actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. He is known for his sharp wit, his impeccable comedic timing, and his ability to create memorable characters. He is a true Renaissance man, and he is sure to continue to entertain audiences for many years to come. Balaban has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career. He has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, for his work on the television shows Lou Grant and Designing Women. He has also been nominated for two Tony Awards, for his performances in the Broadway plays The Norman Conquests and The Plough and the Stars. Balaban is a recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Balaban is married to Lynn Grossman, and they have two children together. He is a resident of New York City.

Nacimiento: 1945-08-16, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Valoración en CMNetwork Actors: 3,4 de 5

En CMNetwork Actors

Condor como Reuel Abbott
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun como Uncle Nick

Conocido por

Isla de perros (2018) — King (voz)
El gran hotel Budapest (2014) — M. Martin
Encuentros en la tercera fase (1977) — David Laughlin
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — The Narrator
Monuments Men (2014) — Pvt. Preston Savitz
Seinfeld (1989) — Russell Dalrymple
La joven del agua (2006) — Harry Farber
Truman Capote (2005) — William Shawn

Filmografía

Fantasy Life (2026) — Lenny
Bad Actors (2024)
Asteroid City (2023) — Larkings Executive
Locas por Brady (2023) — Mark
How Dare You Want More: The Short Film (2022)
Separación (2022) — Mark Wilkins
La crónica francesa (2021) — Uncle Nick
La directora (2021) — Elliot Rentz
How Moving (2021) — Uncle Aaron
Space Force (2020) — Ron (voz)
The Politician (2019) — Keaton Hobart
An L.A. Minute (2018) — Shelley
Campamento Mágico (2018) — Gerald (voz)
Condor (2018) — Reuel Abbott
Isla de perros (2018) — King (voz)
Graves (2016) — Secretary Burns
Mascots (2016) — Sol Lumpkin
Soy la bonita criatura que vive en esta casa (2016) — Mr. Waxcap
Show Me a Hero (2015) — Leonard B. Sand
El gran hotel Budapest (2014) — M. Martin
Monuments Men (2014) — Pvt. Preston Savitz
Broad City (2014) — Arthur Wexler
El gran combate de Muhammad Ali (2013) — Lawyer (sin acreditar)
Aprendiz de gigoló (2013) — Sol
Family Tree (2013) — Melvin Schmelff / Tumbleweed Tim
Alpha House (2013) — Senator Elliot Robeson
Casi perfecta (2012) — Maxwell
Do You Like to Read? (2012) — The Narrator
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — The Narrator
Girls (2012) — Therapist
Timo bajo cero (2012) — Leonard Dahl
China, IL (2011) — (voz)
Web Therapy (2011) — Ted Mitchell
The Five Stages of Grief (2011) — Voice of Daniel's father
Howl (2010) — Judge Clayton Horn
F--K (2010) — Bob
Rage (2009) — Mr. White
The Good Wife (2009) — Gordon Higgs
Web Therapy (2008) — Ted Mitchell
Recuento (2008) — Ben Ginsberg
Dedication (2007) — Arthur Planck
Hasta que el cura nos separe (2007) — Jewelry Store Clerk (sin acreditar)
Sin reservas (2007) — Therapist
Nominados (2006) — Philip Koontz
La joven del agua (2006) — Harry Farber
Truman Capote (2005) — William Shawn
Ellas y ellos (2005) — Tobey's Therapist
Hopeless Pictures (2005)
Padre made in USA (2005) — Glen Hanover (voz)
Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) — Walt Pickle (voz)
Entourage: El séquito (2004) — Doctor
Scene Stealers (2004) — Jonathan Crouch Esq.
Marie & Bruce (2004) — Roger
Un poderoso viento (2003) — Jonathan Steinbloom
El esmoquin (2002) — Winton Chalmers (sin acreditar)
Plan B (2002) — James Foster
Gosford Park (2001) — Morris Weissman
The Majestic (2001) — Elvin Glyde
Ghost World (2001) — Enid's Dad
The Mexican (2001) — Nayman
Very important perros (2000) — Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III
Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger (2000) — Tex
Abajo el telón (1999) — Harry Hopkins
Tango para tres (1999) — Decker
Now and Again (1999)
El ala oeste de la Casa Blanca (1999) — Ted Marcus
Ilusiones de un mentiroso (1999) — Kowalsky
Swing Vote (1999) — Justice Eli MacCorckle
The Monster Hunter (1999) — Dr. William Powell
Giving Up the Ghost (1998) — Bob
Desmontando a Harry (1997) — Richard
The Definite Maybe (1997) — Wolfe Rollins
Esperando la hora (1997) — Milton Lasky
Gespräch mit dem Biest (1997) — Mr. Webster
El experto (1997) — Lloyd Miller
Los reyes de la noche (1996) — Warren Littlefield
Pie in the Sky (1996) — Paul Entamen
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) — Bob (voz)
Legend (1995)
George Romero's Golden Tales 2 (1995)
Friends (1994) — Frank Sr.
El tesoro de Curly (1994) — Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn (sin acreditar)
Los codiciosos (1994) — Ed
Conserje a su medida (1993) — Ed Drinkwater
¡Atrapen al ladrón! ¿Al Blanco o al Negro? (1993) — Dr. R. A. (Roy) Fink
Ciudadano Bob Roberts (1992) — Cutting Edge Producer
Unnatural Pursuits (1992) — Lou Finkleberg
El pequeño Tate (1991) — Quizmaster
Alice (1990) — Sid Moscowitz
Visiones alucinantes (1990) — Ira Preduski
Seinfeld (1989) — Russell Dalrymple
Tiro mortal (1989) — Elliott Webley
Fin de trayecto (1987) — Warren Gerber
Cuentos asombrosos (1985) — Jo-Jo Gillespie
2010. Odisea II (1984) — Dr. R. Chandra
Corrupción en Miami (1984) — Ira Stone
Nothing Lasts Forever (1984) — Guy with Sunglasses in Espresso Bar
Mi vida es mía (1981) — Carter Hill
Ausencia de malicia (1981) — Elliott Rosen
El príncipe de la ciudad (1981) — Santimassino
Un viaje alucinante al fondo de la mente (1980) — Arthur Rosenberg
Las amigas (1978) — Martin
Encuentros en la tercera fase (1977) — David Laughlin
Quiero la verdad (1975) — Joey Egan
El loco, loco asalto a un banco (1974) — Victor Karp
Maude (1972) — Ambrose Riley
Marriage: Year One (1971) — Bernie
Making It (1971) — Wilkie
Fresas y sangre (1970) — Elliot
Trampa 22 (1970) — Capt. Orr
Love, American Style (1969) — Nick
Room 222 (1969)
Me, Natalie (1969) — Morris
Cowboy de medianoche (1969) — The Young Student
Patrulla juvenil (1968)
Hank (1965)