Bob Balaban

Oyuncu Doğum: 1945-08-16 • Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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.

Bob Balaban

Biyografi

Filmografi (Rol Aldığı Yapımlar)

Gespräch mit dem Biest

2010 : The Odyssey Continues

Sıkı Dostlar

Severance

The West Wing

Seinfeld

Simpsonlar

Büyük Budapeşte Oteli

Funny

Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger

Köpek Adası

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Yaz Kampı Adası

Moonrise Kingdom

The Good Wife

Geceyarısı Kovboyu

Spielberg

Amazing Stories

Web Therapy

Miami Vice

Everything Is Copy

Entourage

Tehlikeli İlişkiler

Yaramaz Harry

Hitchcock/Truffaut

Alpha House

Broad City

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

Hayalet Dünya

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Condor

Bana Bir Kahraman Göster

American Dad!

Fransız Postası

Prince of the City

Scene Stealers

The Windmill Movie

The Five Stages of Grief

Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo

Guffman'ı Beklerken

Capote

The Politician

Maude

En Güzel Köpek

Gosford Park

Recount

Now and Again

Hopeless Pictures

Tom Goes to the Mayor

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

China, IL

The Majestic

A Mighty Wind

Gerçeğin Ötesinde

Jakob'un Yalanları

Aşk Tarifi

Girlfriends

Starring Austin Pendleton

Web Therapy

Catch-22

2010: Karşılaşma Zamanı

Yanlış Karar

Rapor

Little Man Tate

Bob Roberts

The Chair

Thin Ice

Cradle Will Rock

Pie in the Sky

Eva Hesse

Space Force

Howl

Asteroit Şehir

Girls

Belaya Koşanlar

Dedication