American actor and stand-up comic Bob Newhart, born George Robert Newhart on Sept. 5, 1929, has been a household name for decades with his deadpan and slightly stammering humor delivery style. From 'The Bob Newhart Show' and 'The Rescuers' to 'Elf' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' Newhart knew how to make the audience laugh. On July 18, 2024, Newhart died in Los Angeles. He was 94. Look back at his life and career in photos.
American television personality Ed Sullivan, right, pretends to grab comedian Bob Newhart around the neck while on the set of “The Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Oct. 2, 1960. Newhart stands with his hands in his pockets and smiles.
Actor Bob Newhart, left, and singer Nat “King” Cole speak during the 1960 Grammy Awards ceremony in 1960.
Host Bob Newhart was photographed in 1961.
Comedian Bob Newhart shown in April 1962.
Host Bob Newhart, left, as a gas station attendant and regular Joe Flynn, as an early pioneer, appear during a sketch on “The Bob Newhart Show.”
Comedian Bob Newhart, and his bride, Virginia Quinn join hands to cut their wedding cake at the reception that followed their marriage in St. Victor Roman Catholic Church in West Hollywood, on January 12, 1963. The bride is the daughter of actor William Quinn.
Comedian Bob Newhart and his bride Virginia Quinn kiss during a toast at a reception that followed their marriage in St. Victor Roman Catholic Church in West Hollywood on January 12, 1963.
Comedian Bob Newhart and his wife Virginia, arrive at the Beverly Hilton in Hollywood, May 15, 1963, for annual Grammy Awards ceremonies.
Portrait of comedian Bob Newhart and his wife Ginny laugh together at their home in Westwood, Los Angeles, California on May 21, 1964.
Comedian Bob Newhart, right, seen with Gig Young at the premiere of “The Incident,” on Nov. 5, 1967, at the Victoria Theater, New York.
Karl Malden, Peter Ustinov, Bob Newhart, and two unidentified actors gather in this scene from the movie “Hot Millions” in 1968.
Actor/comedian Bob Newhart in his office at home in 1972.
Gene Wilder, left, and Bob Newhart appear together in the TV movie “Thursday’s Game.”
“The Bob Newhart Show” featuring (from left) Marcia Wallace as Carol Kester, Bob Newhart as Bob Hartley, Peter Bonerz as dentist Jerry Robinson, Suzanne Pleshette as Emily Hartley and Bill Daily as Howard Borden.
Dick Martin, right, explains to Bob Newhart, star of the “Bob Newhart Show,” a scene he will direct in an episode of the series on May 20, 1977.
American comedian Bob Newhart, one of the stars in the Royal gala show called “Supernight” at the London Palladium with his wife Virginia at London’s Heathrow Airport on April 5, 1978.
Bill Murray, left, as Jim Lange, and Bob Newhart, as Don Johnson, pictured during the “The Dating Zone” sketch on “Saturday Night Live” on May 10, 1980.
“President Manfred Link,” seated at the desk, played by actor Bob Newhart, takes questions from a reporter during a news conference in the “Oval Office” circa 1980
Originally scheduled hosts Bob Newhart and Michael Landon pose for the 1980 Primetime Emmy Awards promo. Due to the Screen Actors Guild strike, Newhart and Landon did not host
Pictured back row from left Peter Scolari (as Michael Harris), Julia Duffy (as Stephanie Vanderkellen), Tom Poston (as George Utley). The front row from left is Bob Newhart (as Dick Loudon), Mary Frann (as Joanna Loudon). The series “Newhart” ran from Oct. 25, 1982, to May 21, 1990.
American actor Tom Poston, left, speaks to comedian and actor Bob Newhart (seated, third left) and assembled cast members gathered around a table in a scene from the television comedy show “Newhart” in 1982. From left, actors Posten, Peter Scolari, Newhart, William Sanderson, Tony Papenfuss and Norwegian-born American actor John Voldstad.
Bob Newhart, Ginny Newhart and family during Bob Newhart with Family at Easter Sunday Brunch on April 11, 1982 at Beverly Hill Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Actor Bob Newhart, left, during an interview with host Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” on March. 8, 1989.
Bob Newhart during The 5th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Celebrating Bob Newhart .
Comedian Bob Newhart pretends to speak on an antique telephone at his home in the Bel Air Estates community of Los Angeles on June 25, 2003.
Comedian Bob Newhart sits with a bronze likeness of Dr. Bob Hartley, the character he played in the sitcom “The Bob Newhart Show,” at the unveiling of the statue on July 27, 2004, in Chicago.
Comedian and actor Bob Newhart poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif., on July 13, 2005. Everybody’s favorite TV sitcom shrink has written a memoir, “I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This.”
“30 Rock” star Tina Fey kisses presenter Bob Newhart after the show won the award for best comedy series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Ben Stiller, left, and Bob Newhart appear on stage at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Honorees Carol Burnett, left, and Bob Newhart pose together at “The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute to Television’s Comedy Legends” on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
