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- Full Name Bob Balaban
- Birth Date Aug 16, 1945
- Age 79 Years, 3 Months
- Ethnicity White
- Nationality American
- Birthplace Chicago, Illinois
- Occupation The Monuments Man Actor
- University New York University
- Relationship Status Married
- Wife Lynn Grossman
- Wedding Date 1977-04-01
- Net Worth 25 Million Dollars
Bob Balaban | Biography
Actor, Director, Producer, and WriterBob Balaban is a veteran of the Hollywood acting industry. People primarily recognize him for his notable roles in movies like The Monuments Man (2014), Mascots (2016), The French Dispatch (2021), etc.
Who is Bob Balaban?
Bob Balaban is an American actor born on 16 August 1945 in Chicago, Illinois where his parents owned a chain of cinema halls and production companies. He is best recognized for his portrayal of the character Richard in the 1997 film, Deconstructing Harry. Moreover, he is hailed as one of the most highly connected person in hollywood because of his family background and his long running career.
Beginning with his debut in 1965, Balaban has appeared in over 125 Hollywood TV series and movies. He began his journey with a minor role in the 1965 TV series Hank. The debut role followed his appearances in Midnight Cowboy (Movie), Me, Natalie (Movie), and Room 222 (TV series), all in 1969.
Later, in 1971, Balaban landed his first prominent role as Wilkie in the comedy film Making It. From there on, he has garnered his decades-long acting career with a variety of praise-worthy roles. His list of most notable works includes Girlfriends (1978 Movie), Absence of Malice (1981 Movie), Seinfeld (1992-1993 TV series), Pie in the Sky (1995 Movie), The Burbs (2002 TV Movie), Web Therapy (2008 TV series), etc.
Lately, Balaban was seen portraying the character Ron in the TV series Space Force in 2022. His other recent works are The Politician (2019 TV series), Summer Camp Island (2021 TV series), The French Dispatch (2021 Movie), The Chair (2021 TV series), etc.
Besides acting, Balaban has also had a successful career as a director and producer. He made his directorial debut in 1983 with the TV series Tales from the Darkside. Since then, Balaban has directed several TV series episodes and a handful of movies. As of now, he holds 29 directorial credits and 11 producing credits.
Furthermore, acting, producing, and directing works are not all Balaban does. He is also a writer and author of children’s books. He has written six books based on the bionic dog, McGrowl. His last book, ‘The Creature from the Seventh Grade: Boy or Beast,’ launched in 2012, is the second series of middle school student books.
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He Recently Celebrated His 45th Wedding Anniversary
Balaban married his wife Lynn Grossman on 1 April 1977. Unfortunately, there is no information about their love life and their first meeting in authentic sources. However, the pair have completed over 45 years together and are parents to two children, a son and a daughter.
Balaban’s wife Grossman is also a writer. As per her IMDb profile, she holds a total of four writing credits in TV series and films. Her works include Maude (1977 TV series), Tokyo Pop (1988 Movie), SubwayStories: Tales from the Background (1997 TV series), etc.
The 76 years old, actor Balaban regularly shares moments with his family on his Instagram handle @bobbalaban4real. On his 45th marriage anniversary, he posted a beautiful family picture and wished his wife. He wrote,
“Who thought 45 April Fool’s Days ago, we would end up here? April Fools - the perfect metaphor for a marriage. Thanks, @grossman_lynn for saying Yes.”
Bob Balaban’s 2022 Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetworth, Balaban’s 2022 net worth is approximately 25 million dollars. He has accumulated such huge wealth from his 57 years-long successful career in the Hollywood industry. In addition, he also makes earnings from his writing works which eventually adds up to his total net worth.
