Bob Elliott
Bob Elliott was born Robert Brackett Elliott on March 26, 1923 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, writer and one-half of the comedy duo known as Bob and Ray. He was the father of comedian/actor Chris Elliott and grandfather of actresses and comedians Abby Elliott and Bridey Elliott. He is most remembered for the character of radio reporter Wally Ballou, as well as roles in Quick Change (1990), Get a Life (1990) and Cabin Boy (1994). He was married to Virginia Lee Peppers and Jane Frances Underwood. He died on February 2, 2016 in Cundy's Harbor, Maine, USA.
Filmography (28 titles)
LateLine
1998
7.4ShowKing of the Hill
Edgar Hornsby (voice) · 1997
5.2MovieCabin Boy
William Mayweather · 1994
7.3ShowGet a Life
Fred Peterson · 1990
6.7MovieQuick Change
Bank Guard · 1990
9.0MovieChris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
Special Guest · 1987
7.0MovieAction Family
The Vendor · 1987
6.8MovieNight of 100 Stars II
Self · 1985
7.1ShowNewhart
1982
5.9MovieAuthor! Author!
Patrick Dicker · 1982
6.6MovieB.C. A Special Christmas
Peter · 1981
4.0MovieFrom Cleveland
Self · 1980
4.3MovieVengeance
Luke · 1980
7.0MovieBob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
1979
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Interviewer · 1975
7.6ShowHappy Days
Gil Crawford · 1974
7.7MovieBetween Time and Timbuktu
Bud Williams, Jr. · 1972
6.3MovieCold Turkey
Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy · 1971
6.8ShowThe Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · 1968
7.5ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962
6.6ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
Self · 1962
5.8ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
Self · 1961
6.0ShowABC Close-Up!
Self · 1960
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · 1957
The NBC Comedy Hour
1956
The Name's the Same
1951
Bob and Ray
1951
6.8ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
Self · 1948