Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban: Biography in Details

Who is Bob Balaban?

Bob Balaban is an American actor, author, producer, comedian, and director.

He is one of the producers who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gosford Park in the year 2001. Further, he also appeared in the movies.

Bob Balaban: Age, Parent, Siblings, Ethnicity

The actor was born on August 16, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

His father’s name is Elmer Balaban, he was an American theater owner and early cable television provider. Likely, his mother’s name is Eleanor Balaban, who was an actress.

Bob has three siblings. His older sister’s name is Judy Balaban, she is an American actress and author. His brother’s name is Burt Balaban, and he was an American film producer and director.

Sadly, Bob Balaban died on October 14, 1965. Bob’s other brother, Leonard “Red” Balaban. He was an American jazz tubist but sadly passed away on December 29, 2013.

He belongs to American nationality and is of Mixed (Russian, German, and Jewish) ethnicity.

Education, University

He attended Colgate University where he joined the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and then transferred to New York University. He studied acting at HB Studio under Uta Hagen.

Bob Balaban: Career, Professional life

TV and Film career

Bob started his career in acting by appearing in the 1969’s movie, Midnight Cowboy.

Then in year 1967, he was seen playing as Linus in the original off-Broadway production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. In 1970, he played the role of Elliot in the film, The Strawberry Statement alongside, Bruce Davison, and Bud Cort.

In 2001, Bob Balaban produced Gosford Park. Also, he has been portrayed in films like Prince of the City, A Monster in Paris, Mascots, and The Majestic.

Likely, he appeared as Ted Marcus in the 2000s movie, The West Wing. He is also credited for the films like The Education of Max Bickford, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Entourage, Recount, and The Good Wife.

Meanwhile, in 2020, Bob Balaban appeared in the film titled, The French Dispatch. Likely, he has worked for various movies in his career.

Writing career

Bob Balaban is the writer of the six children’s novels based series which also features a bionic dog named McGrowl.

In addition, he also co-authored Spielberg, Truffaut & Me: An Actor’s Diary with Steven Spielberg, and The Creature from the Seventh Grade: Sink or Swim.

Awards

In the year 1979, Bob Balaban received a Tony Award nomination for his role in The Inspector General. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gosford Park in 2001.

Balaban produced Gosford Park, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture in 2001.

Bob Balaban: Salary, Net Worth

Being of a successful personality, his net worth is said to be $25 million as of 2022. Other information regarding his cars and salary is not available.

Bob Balaban: Rumor, Controversy

The producer keeps a private life and a low profile maintaining distance to appear in any rumors and controversy.

Body Measurement: Height, Weight

Bob Balaban stands at a height of 5 ft 5 inches (1.65 m). Likely, his weight is 75 kg (165 lbs).

The actor has light-colored hair and brown colored eyes.

Social Media

Bob Balaban is active on Instagram with over 3.4K followers and has around 14.2K followers on Twitter. He is not available on Facebook.

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