Bob Newhart is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Having started performing as a standup comedian, he transitioned his career to acting into television.
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Newhart rose to fame in 1960 when his album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down reached number one on the Billboard pop album chart; it remains the 20th-best-selling comedy album in history. The follow-up album, The Button Mind Strikes Back!, was also a success, and the two albums held the Billboard number one and number two spots simultaneously.

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Newhart went into acting, starring as Chicago psychologist, Robert Hartley in The Bob Newhart Show from 1972 to 1978, and then as Vermont innkeeper, Dick Loudon on the series, Newhart from 1982 to 1990.
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In 2013, Newhart made the first of his six guest appearances on The Big Bang Theory as Professor Proton, for which he received the first Primetime Emmy Awards.
Bob Newhart Age
How old is Bob Newhart? Bob Newhart was born on September 5, 1929.
Bob Newhart Height
How tall is Bob Newhart? Bob Newhart stands at a moderate height.
Bob Newhart Nationality
Bob Newhart is an American.
Bob Newhart Education
Bob Newhart was educated at Roman Catholic schools in the Chicago area, including St. Catherine of Siena Grammar School in Oak Park, and attended St. Ignatius College Prep (high school), graduating in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in business management.


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