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Bob Balaban

Bio: Robert Elmer Balaban, Born: August 16, 1945, Chicago, Illinois, U. S (Height: 5' 5" [1

Born: Thu, Aug 16 1945

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bob Balaban is 79 years old

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Poster of Fantasy Life

Bob Balaban will be 79 in Fantasy Life

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025

Poster of Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy

Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy

Bob Balaban was 77 in Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2023

Poster of Asteroid City

Bob Balaban was 77 in Asteroid City as 'Larkings Executive'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2023

Poster of 80 for Brady

Bob Balaban was 77 in 80 for Brady as 'Mark'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2023

Poster of How Dare You Want More: The Short Film

How Dare You Want More: The Short Film

Bob Balaban was 76 in How Dare You Want More: The Short Film

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 2022

Poster of The French Dispatch

The French Dispatch

Bob Balaban was 76 in The French Dispatch as 'Uncle Nick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 2021

Poster of How Moving

Bob Balaban was 75 in How Moving as 'Uncle Aaron'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 2021

Poster of Carl Laemmle

Bob Balaban was 73 in Carl Laemmle as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 2019

Poster of An L.A. Minute

Bob Balaban was 73 in An L.A. Minute as 'Shelley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018

Poster of Isle of Dogs

Bob Balaban was 72 in Isle of Dogs as 'King (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018

Poster of Spielberg

Bob Balaban was 72 in Spielberg as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2017

Poster of Mascots

Bob Balaban was 71 in Mascots as 'Sol Lumpkin'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2016

Poster of I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

Bob Balaban was 71 in I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House as 'Mr. Waxcap'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2016

Poster of Eva Hesse

Bob Balaban was 70 in Eva Hesse as 'Wilhelm Hesse (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 2016

Poster of Starring Austin Pendleton

Starring Austin Pendleton

Bob Balaban was 70 in Starring Austin Pendleton as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2016

Poster of Mike Nichols: An American Master

Mike Nichols: An American Master

Bob Balaban was 70 in Mike Nichols: An American Master as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2016

Poster of Everything Is Copy

Everything Is Copy

Bob Balaban was 70 in Everything Is Copy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2015

Poster of Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Bob Balaban was 70 in Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom' as 'Self / The Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 2015

Poster of Hitchcock/Truffaut

Hitchcock/Truffaut

Bob Balaban was 70 in Hitchcock/Truffaut as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 2015

Poster of The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Bob Balaban was 68 in The Grand Budapest Hotel as 'M. Martin'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 2014

Poster of The Monuments Men

The Monuments Men

Bob Balaban was 68 in The Monuments Men as 'Pvt. Preston Savitz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2014

Poster of Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight

Bob Balaban was 68 in Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight as 'Lawyer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013

Poster of Fading Gigolo

Bob Balaban was 68 in Fading Gigolo as 'Sol'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2013

Poster of Girl Most Likely

Girl Most Likely

Bob Balaban was 67 in Girl Most Likely as 'Maxwell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012

Poster of Do You Like to Read?

Do You Like to Read?

Bob Balaban was 66 in Do You Like to Read? as 'The Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2012

Poster of Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

Bob Balaban was 66 in Moonrise Kingdom as 'The Narrator'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012

Poster of Thin Ice

Bob Balaban was 66 in Thin Ice as 'Leonard Dahl'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2012

Poster of A Monster in Paris

A Monster in Paris

Bob Balaban was 66 in A Monster in Paris as 'Pâté'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2011

Poster of The Five Stages of Grief

The Five Stages of Grief

Bob Balaban was 65 in The Five Stages of Grief as 'Voice of Daniel's father'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011

Poster of Howl

Bob Balaban was 65 in Howl as 'Judge Clayton Horn'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010

Poster of F--k

Bob Balaban was 64 in F--k as 'Bob'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2010

Poster of Rage

Bob Balaban was 64 in Rage as 'Mr. White'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2009

Poster of The Windmill Movie

The Windmill Movie

Bob Balaban was 63 in The Windmill Movie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2009

Poster of Recount

Bob Balaban was 62 in Recount as 'Ben Ginsberg'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 25 2008

Poster of Dedication

Bob Balaban was 62 in Dedication as 'Arthur Planck'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007

Poster of License to Wed

Bob Balaban was 61 in License to Wed as 'Jewelry Store Clerk (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 2007

Poster of No Reservations

No Reservations

Bob Balaban was 61 in No Reservations as 'Therapist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2007

Poster of Prince of the City: The Real Story

Prince of the City: The Real Story

Bob Balaban was 61 in Prince of the City: The Real Story as 'Self / Santimassino'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

Poster of For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

Bob Balaban was 61 in For Your Consideration as 'Philip Koontz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2006

Poster of Lady in the Water

Lady in the Water

Bob Balaban was 60 in Lady in the Water as 'Harry Farber'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2006

Poster of Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film

Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film

Bob Balaban was 60 in Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 2006

Poster of Capote

Bob Balaban was 60 in Capote as 'William Shawn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005

Poster of Trust the Man

Bob Balaban was 60 in Trust the Man as 'Tobey's Therapist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2005

Poster of Scene Stealers

Bob Balaban was 58 in Scene Stealers as 'Jonathan Crouch Esq.'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2004

Poster of Marie and Bruce

Marie and Bruce

Bob Balaban was 58 in Marie and Bruce as 'Roger'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2004

Poster of A Mighty Wind

Bob Balaban was 57 in A Mighty Wind as 'Jonathan Steinbloom'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2003

Poster of The Tuxedo

Bob Balaban was 57 in The Tuxedo as 'Winton Chalmers (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2002

Poster of The Making of 'Gosford Park'

The Making of 'Gosford Park'

Bob Balaban was 56 in The Making of 'Gosford Park' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 2002

Poster of The Majestic

Bob Balaban was 56 in The Majestic as 'Elvin Glyde'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2001

Poster of Gosford Park

Bob Balaban was 56 in Gosford Park as 'Morris Weissman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2001

Poster of Ghost World

Bob Balaban was 55 in Ghost World as 'Enid's Dad'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001

Poster of The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

Bob Balaban was 55 in The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 08 2001

Poster of The Mexican

Bob Balaban was 55 in The Mexican as 'Bernie Nayman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2001

Poster of Plan B

Bob Balaban was 55 in Plan B as 'James Foster'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Poster of Best in Show

Bob Balaban was 55 in Best in Show as 'Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2000

Poster of Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger

Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger

Bob Balaban was 54 in Tex, the Passive/Aggressive Gunslinger as 'Tex'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000

Poster of Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock

Bob Balaban was 54 in Cradle Will Rock as 'Harry Hopkins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999

Poster of George Romero's Golden Tales 2

George Romero's Golden Tales 2

Bob Balaban was 54 in George Romero's Golden Tales 2

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1999

Poster of Three to Tango

Bob Balaban was 54 in Three to Tango as 'Decker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999

Poster of Jakob the Liar

Bob Balaban was 54 in Jakob the Liar as 'Kowalsky'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1999

Poster of Swing Vote

Bob Balaban was 53 in Swing Vote as 'Justice Eli MacCorckle'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1999

Poster of The Monster Hunter

The Monster Hunter

Bob Balaban was 53 in The Monster Hunter as 'Dr. William Powell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Poster of Giving Up the Ghost

Giving Up the Ghost

Bob Balaban was 53 in Giving Up the Ghost as 'Bob'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1998

Poster of Deconstructing Harry

Deconstructing Harry

Bob Balaban was 52 in Deconstructing Harry as 'Richard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997

Poster of The Definite Maybe

The Definite Maybe

Bob Balaban was 51 in The Definite Maybe as 'Wolfe Rollins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1997

Poster of Clockwatchers

Bob Balaban was 51 in Clockwatchers as 'Milton Lasky'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1997

Poster of Conversation with the Beast

Conversation with the Beast

Bob Balaban was 51 in Conversation with the Beast as 'Mr. Webster'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1997

Poster of Waiting for Guffman

Waiting for Guffman

Bob Balaban was 51 in Waiting for Guffman as 'Lloyd Miller'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1996

Poster of The Late Shift

Bob Balaban was 50 in The Late Shift as 'Warren Littlefield'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1996

Poster of Pie in the Sky

Bob Balaban was 50 in Pie in the Sky as 'Paul Entamen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1996

Poster of City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

Bob Balaban was 48 in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold as 'Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994

Poster of Greedy

Bob Balaban was 48 in Greedy as 'Ed'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994

Poster of For Love or Money

For Love or Money

Bob Balaban was 48 in For Love or Money as 'Ed Drinkwater'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993

Poster of Amos & Andrew

Bob Balaban was 47 in Amos & Andrew as 'Dr. R. A. (Roy) Fink'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1993

Poster of Bob Roberts

Bob Balaban was 47 in Bob Roberts as 'Cutting Edge Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1992

Poster of Unnatural Pursuits

Unnatural Pursuits

Bob Balaban was 46 in Unnatural Pursuits as 'Lou Finkleberg'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Poster of Little Man Tate

Little Man Tate

Bob Balaban was 46 in Little Man Tate as 'Quizmaster'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991

Poster of Alice

Bob Balaban was 45 in Alice as 'Sid Moscowitz'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990

Poster of The Face of Fear

The Face of Fear

Bob Balaban was 45 in The Face of Fear as 'Ira Preduski'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1990

Poster of Dead Bang

Bob Balaban was 43 in Dead Bang as 'Elliott Webley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1989

Poster of Funny

Bob Balaban was 42 in Funny as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988

Poster of End of the Line

End of the Line

Bob Balaban was 42 in End of the Line as 'Warren Gerber'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987

Poster of 2010

Bob Balaban was 39 in 2010 as 'Dr. R. Chandra'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1984

Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever

Nothing Lasts Forever

Bob Balaban was 39 in Nothing Lasts Forever as 'Guy with Sunglasses in Espresso Bar'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1984

Poster of Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Bob Balaban was 36 in Whose Life Is It Anyway? as 'Carter Hill'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1981

Poster of Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

Bob Balaban was 36 in Absence of Malice as 'Elliott Rosen'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1981

Poster of Prince of the City

Prince of the City

Bob Balaban was 36 in Prince of the City as 'Santimassino'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1981

Poster of Altered States

Bob Balaban was 35 in Altered States as 'Arthur Rosenberg'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980

Poster of Girlfriends

Bob Balaban was 32 in Girlfriends as 'Martin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1978

Poster of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Bob Balaban was 32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'David Laughlin'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1977

Poster of Report to the Commissioner

Report to the Commissioner

Bob Balaban was 29 in Report to the Commissioner as 'Joey Egan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1975

Poster of The Bank Shot

Bob Balaban was 28 in The Bank Shot as 'Victor Karp'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1974

Poster of Marriage: Year One

Marriage: Year One

Bob Balaban was 26 in Marriage: Year One as 'Bernie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1971

Poster of Making It

Bob Balaban was 25 in Making It as 'Wilkie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1971

Poster of The Strawberry Statement

The Strawberry Statement

Bob Balaban was 25 in The Strawberry Statement as 'Elliot'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1970

Poster of Catch-22

Bob Balaban was 24 in Catch-22 as 'Capt. Orr'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1970

Poster of Me, Natalie

Bob Balaban was 23 in Me, Natalie as 'Morris'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1969

Poster of Midnight Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy

Bob Balaban was 23 in Midnight Cowboy as 'The Young Student'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Severance

Bob Balaban was 76+ in Severance as 'Mark Wilkins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 2022

Poster of The Chair

Bob Balaban was 76+ in The Chair as 'Elliot Rentz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 20 2021

Poster of Space Force

Bob Balaban was 74+ in Space Force as 'Ron (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 29 2020

Poster of The Politician

Bob Balaban was 74+ in The Politician as 'Keaton Hobart'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2019

Poster of Summer Camp Island

Summer Camp Island

Bob Balaban was 72+ in Summer Camp Island as 'Gerald (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2018

Poster of Condor

Bob Balaban was 72+ in Condor as 'Reuel Abbott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 06 2018

Poster of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Bob Balaban was 72+ in James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 29 2018

Poster of Wormwood

Bob Balaban was 72+ in Wormwood as 'Dr. Harold A. Abramson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 15 2017

Poster of Show Me a Hero

Bob Balaban was 70+ in Show Me a Hero as 'Leonard B. Sand'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2015

Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Bob Balaban was 68+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014

Poster of Broad City

Bob Balaban was 68+ in Broad City as 'Arthur Wexler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2014

Poster of Alpha House

Bob Balaban was 67+ in Alpha House as 'Senator Elliot Robeson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 2013

Poster of Girls

Bob Balaban was 66+ in Girls as 'Therapist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 2012

Poster of China, IL

Bob Balaban was 66+ in China, IL as '(voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011

Poster of Web Therapy

Bob Balaban was 65+ in Web Therapy as 'Ted Mitchell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 2011

Poster of Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood

Bob Balaban was 65+ in Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 2010

Poster of The Good Wife

Bob Balaban was 64+ in The Good Wife as 'Gordon Higgs'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009

Poster of Web Therapy

Bob Balaban was 63+ in Web Therapy as 'Ted Mitchell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2008

Poster of Hopeless Pictures

Hopeless Pictures

Bob Balaban was 60+ in Hopeless Pictures

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 19 2005

Poster of Tom Goes to the Mayor

Tom Goes to the Mayor

Bob Balaban was 59+ in Tom Goes to the Mayor as 'Walt Pickle (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2004

Poster of Now and Again

Bob Balaban was 54+ in Now and Again

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1999

Poster of The West Wing

Bob Balaban was 54+ in The West Wing as 'Ted Marcus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Poster of Legend

Bob Balaban was 49+ in Legend

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 18 1995

Poster of Friends

Bob Balaban was 49+ in Friends as 'Frank Sr.'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994

Poster of The Simpsons

Bob Balaban was 44+ in The Simpsons as 'Narrator (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Poster of Seinfeld

Bob Balaban was 43+ in Seinfeld as 'Russell Dalrymple'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989

Poster of Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Bob Balaban was 40+ in Amazing Stories as 'Jo-Jo Gillespie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Miami Vice

Bob Balaban was 39+ in Miami Vice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Poster of Maude

Bob Balaban was 27+ in Maude as 'Ambrose Riley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Poster of Love, American Style

Love, American Style

Bob Balaban was 24+ in Love, American Style as 'Nick'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Poster of Room 222

Bob Balaban was 24+ in Room 222

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969

Poster of The Mod Squad

Bob Balaban was 23+ in The Mod Squad

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Poster of Hank

Bob Balaban was 20+ in Hank

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1965