Bob Balaban

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.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1945-08-16
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As: Robert Elmer Balaban, 鮑勃・巴拉班

Movies List of Bob Balaban

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80 for Brady

2023 Movie
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Ghost World

2001 Movie
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Jakob the Liar

1999 Movie
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Midnight Cowboy

1969 Movie
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Deconstructing Harry

1997 Movie
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No Reservations

2007 Movie
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2010

1984 Movie
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Dead Bang

1989 Movie
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Gosford Park

2001 Movie
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The Late Shift

1996 Movie
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The Majestic

2001 Movie
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Little Man Tate

1991 Movie
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Altered States

1980 Movie
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The Mexican

2001 Movie
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For Love or Money

1993 Movie
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Carl Laemmle

2019 Movie
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Rage

2009 Movie
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Lady in the Water

2006 Movie
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Scene Stealers

2004 Movie
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Best in Show

2000 Movie
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Dedication

2007 Movie
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Recount

2008 Movie
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The Windmill Movie

2009 Movie
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Howl

2010 Movie
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Waiting for Guffman

1996 Movie
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Funny

1988 Movie
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End of the Line

1987 Movie
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Absence of Malice

1981 Movie
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Girl Most Likely

2012 Movie
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Clockwatchers

1997 Movie
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Asteroid City

2023 Movie
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Unnatural Pursuits

1992 Movie
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The Monster Hunter

1999 Movie
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The Monuments Men

2014 Movie
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An L.A. Minute

2018 Movie
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Me, Natalie

1969 Movie
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Making It

1971 Movie
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Fading Gigolo

2013 Movie
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Moonrise Kingdom

2012 Movie
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Girlfriends

1978 Movie
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Nothing Lasts Forever

1984 Movie
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Giving Up the Ghost

1998 Movie
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Swing Vote

1999 Movie
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A Mighty Wind

2003 Movie
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Trust the Man

2005 Movie
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A Monster in Paris

2011 Movie
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The Definite Maybe

1997 Movie
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Thin Ice

2012 Movie
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Three to Tango

1999 Movie
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Greedy

1994 Movie
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Mascots

2016 Movie
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The Bank Shot

1974 Movie
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Marriage: Year One

1971 Movie
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Cradle Will Rock

1999 Movie
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Pie in the Sky

1996 Movie
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Eva Hesse

2016 Movie
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Isle of Dogs

2018 Movie
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Catch-22

1970 Movie
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The Face of Fear

1990 Movie
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Prince of the City

1981 Movie
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Bob Roberts

1992 Movie
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Spielberg

2017 Movie
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Everything Is Copy

2015 Movie
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Capote

2005 Movie
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The Tuxedo

2002 Movie
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Amos & Andrew

1993 Movie
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Plan B

2001 Movie
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Hitchcock/Truffaut

2015 Movie
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Marie and Bruce

2004 Movie
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Do You Like to Read?

2012 Movie
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The French Dispatch

2021 Movie
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License to Wed

2007 Movie
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F--k

2010 Movie
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Alice

1990 Movie
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How Moving

2021 Movie