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Bob Newhart was a class act and a star in entertainment. See photos of the late comedy legend and TV & film actor.
Bob Newhart was an American actor and comedian, who’s accomplished more in his epic career than most people in the business can say. After rising to prominence in the 1960s with his deadpan-style comedic monologues, the Oak Park, Illinois native’s TV program The Bob Newhart Show became a huge hit in the 1970s.
After that, Bob appeared in countless shows and films as a beloved figure, finally winning an Emmy in 2013 for his character Professor Proton on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Moreover, he married Virginia Quinn in 1963 after the two immediately hit it off on a blind date. The couple share four children together, Robert, Timothy, Jennifer, and Courtney. Click through the gallery to see more photos of the late TV & film legend who paved the way for comedians and others in show business.
Bob Newhart In 1961
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Bob Newhart in 1964
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Bob Newhart At The Creative Arts Emmys 2016
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Carol Burnett & Bob Newhart Arrive At The Paley Honors Tribute
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Bob Newhart Attends ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season Finale
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Bob Newhart & Bob Saget Attend The 30th Annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit
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