Legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his roles in the Christmas comedy “Elf” and the US sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” has passed away at the age of 94. Newhart’s publicist, Jerry Digney, confirmed that the beloved comedian died after a series of short illnesses.
Newhart’s career began in the late 1950s as a stand-up comic. He rose to fame with his 1960 comedy album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,” which won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and he also received the award for Best New Artist. The sequel, “The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back!” won Best Comedy Spoken Word Album.
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94 pic.twitter.com/lWjRxCyegY
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Over the years, Newhart appeared in various movies, often in comedic roles. Some of his notable films include “Catch 22,” “In & Out,” “Legally Blonde 2,” and “Elf,” where he played the adoptive father of Will Ferrell’s character. His recent work included “Horrible Bosses” and TV series like “The Librarians,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and its spin-off “Young Sheldon.”
Newhart also starred in several sitcoms, including “The Bob Newhart Show,” “Bob,” and “George & Leo,” earning multiple Emmy nominations throughout his career. Despite never winning an Emmy, he humorously remarked that people might think he wasn’t acting, just being himself on screen.
@BobNewhart and @DonRickles , wherever you are, we miss you dearly! #RIPBobNewhart #comedy #legends #comedygreats pic.twitter.com/bH9jVjQODs
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Newhart continued to appear on television occasionally after his fourth sitcom ended and expressed his intention to keep working for as long as possible. He reflected on his long career, saying, “It’s been so much, 43 years of my life; [to quit] would be like something was missing.”
Key Points:
- Bob Newhart, a legendary comedian and actor, passed away at 94 after a series of short illnesses.
- Newhart’s career began in the late 1950s as a stand-up comic, gaining fame with his Grammy-winning album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart.”
- He appeared in numerous movies, including “Catch 22,” “In & Out,” “Legally Blonde 2,” and “Elf.”
- Newhart starred in several sitcoms, earning multiple Emmy nominations, but never winning.
- He continued to work in television into his later years, stating he would work as long as he could.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
