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Bob Elliott

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 26, 1923

Died

February 2, 2016 (age 92)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Also Known As

Bob and Ray

Bob Elliott

Biography

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

1998TVLateLine 1997TVKing of the Hillas Edgar Hornsby (voice)1994FilmCabin Boyas William Mayweather 1990TVGet a Lifeas Fred Peterson 1990FilmQuick Changeas Bank Guard 1987FilmChris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Showas Special Guest 1987FilmAction Familyas The Vendor 1985FilmNight of 100 Stars IIas Self 1982TVNewhart 1982FilmAuthor! Author!as Patrick Dicker 1981FilmB.C. A Special Christmasas Peter 1980FilmFrom Clevelandas Self 1980FilmVengeanceas Luke 1979FilmBob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Interviewer 1974TVHappy Daysas Gil Crawford 1972FilmBetween Time and Timbuktuas Bud Williams, Jr.1971FilmCold Turkeyas Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy 1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1960TVABC Close-Up!as Self 1957TVTonight Starring Jack Paaras Self 1956TVThe NBC Comedy Hour 1951TVThe Name's the Same 1951TVBob and Ray 1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self