Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

80 · Born: Aug 16, 1945

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 16, 1945 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Elmer Balaban
  • Eleanor Balaban
Relatives
  • Judy Balaban (Cousin)
  • Burt Balaban (Cousin)
  • Elmer Balaban (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Barney Balaban (Aunt or Uncle)
  • A.J. Balaban (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Leon "Red" Balaban (Cousin)
  • Charlie B. Foster (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Bob Balaban, a renowned American actor and director, took his first breath on August 16, 1945, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact in the world of cinema, with some of his most notable roles being in the films Gosford Park (2001),A Mighty Wind (2003),and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). In addition to his impressive acting credits, Balaban has also demonstrated his skill behind the camera, showcasing his talent as a director.

In his personal life, Bob Balaban has been married to his loving wife, Lynn Grossman, since April 1, 1977. The couple shares a deep and abiding love for one another, and their union has been blessed with the arrival of two beautiful children.

Career

2023
Asteroid City
Asteroid City as Larkings Executive
2021
The Chair
The Chair as Elliot Rentz
2019
The Politician
The Politician as Keaton Hobart
2018
Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs as King (voice)
Condor
Condor as Reuel Abbott
2017
Wormwood
Wormwood as Dr. Harold A. Abramson
Wormwood
Wormwood as Dr. Harold A. Abramson
Eva Hesse
Eva Hesse as Wilhelm Hesse (voice)
Mascots
Mascots as Sol Lumpkin
2015
Hitchcock/Truffaut
Hitchcock/Truffaut as Narrator (voice)
Show Me a Hero
Show Me a Hero as Leonard B. Sand
2014
The Monuments Men
The Monuments Men as Pvt. Preston Savitz
2013
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight as Lawyer (uncredited)
2012
Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom as The Narrator
Thin Ice
Thin Ice as Leonard Dahl
2011
The Five Stages of Grief
The Five Stages of Grief as Voice of Daniel's father
2010
Howl
Howl as Judge Clayton Horn
F--K
F--K as Bob
2009
Rage
Rage as Mr. White
2008
Recount
Recount as Ben Ginsberg
2007
No Reservations
No Reservations as Therapist
Dedication
Dedication as Arthur Planck
License to Wed
License to Wed as Jewelry Store Clerk (uncredited)
2006
Lady in the Water
Lady in the Water as Harry Farber
For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration as Philip Koontz
2005
Capote
Capote as William Shawn
Trust the Man
Trust the Man as Tobey's Therapist
2004
Scene Stealers
Scene Stealers as Jonathan Crouch Esq.
2003
A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind as Jonathan Steinbloom
2002
The Tuxedo
The Tuxedo as Winton Chalmers (uncredited)
2001
The Mexican
The Mexican as Bernie Nayman
Ghost World
Ghost World as Enid's Dad
Gosford Park
Gosford Park as Morris Weissman
The Majestic
The Majestic as Elvin Glyde
Plan B
Plan B as James Foster
2000
Best in Show
Best in Show as Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III
1999
Natural Selection
Natural Selection as Dr. William Powell
Swing Vote
Swing Vote as Justice Eli MacCorckle
Jakob the Liar
Jakob the Liar as Kowalsky
Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock as Harry Hopkins
1997
The Definite Maybe
The Definite Maybe as Wolfe Rollins
Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers as Milton Lasky
1996
The Late Shift
The Late Shift as Warren Littlefield
Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky as Paul Entamen
Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman as Lloyd Miller
1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold as Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn (uncredited)
1993
For Love or Money
For Love or Money as Ed Drinkwater
Amos & Andrew
Amos & Andrew as Dr. R. A. (Roy) Fink
1992
Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits as Lou Finkleberg
Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts as Cutting Edge Producer
1991
Little Man Tate
Little Man Tate as Quizmaster
1990
The Face of Fear
The Face of Fear as Ira Preduski
Alice
Alice as Sid Moscowitz
1989
Dead Bang
Dead Bang as Elliott Webley
1987
End of the Line
End of the Line as Warren Gerber
1984
Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever as Guy with Sunglasses in Espresso Bar
1981
Prince of the City
Prince of the City as Santimassino
Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice as Elliott Rosen
1980
Altered States
Altered States as Arthur Rosenberg
1978
Girlfriends
Girlfriends as Martin
1974
The Bank Shot
The Bank Shot as Victor Karp
1971
Making It
Making It as Wilkie
Catch-22
Catch-22 as Capt. Orr
1969
Me, Natalie
Me, Natalie as Morris
Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy as The Young Student
2009
2006
1994
The Last Good Time
The Last Good Time as Director, Screenplay
1993
1989
Parents
Parents as Director
1983
The Brass Ring
The Brass Ring as Director