Portrait of Bob Elliott

Bob Elliott

Acting

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.

Born: March 26, 1923

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Filmography

1997
King of the Hill

as Edgar Hornsby (voice)

1994
Cabin Boy

as William Mayweather

1990
Get a Life

as Fred Peterson

1990
Quick Change

as Bank Guard

1987
Action Family

as The Vendor

1982
Author! Author!

as Patrick Dicker

1980
1980
Vengeance

as Luke

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Interviewer

1972
Between Time and Timbuktu

as Bud Williams, Jr.

1971
Cold Turkey

as Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy

1968
The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest