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Bob Elliott
Bob Elliott is best known for King of the Hill, Saturday Night Live, Happy Days and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Bob Elliott was born on March 26, 1923. Bob Elliott died on February 2, 2016 at the age of 92.
- Born
- March 26, 1923
- Place of birth
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- February 2, 2016 (92 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1998LateLine
- 1997King of the HillEdgar Hornsby (voice)
- 1990Get a LifeFred Peterson
- 1982Newhart
- 1975Saturday Night LiveInterviewer
- 1974Happy DaysGil Crawford
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960ABC Close-Up!Self
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1956The NBC Comedy Hour
- 1951The Name's the Same
- 1951Bob and Ray
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bob Elliott been in?
Bob Elliott is best known for King of the Hill, Saturday Night Live, Happy Days and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
When was Bob Elliott born?
Bob Elliott was born on March 26, 1923. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
How old is Bob Elliott?
Bob Elliott died on February 2, 2016 at the age of 92.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·