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Bob Elliott

Acting · Born March 26, 1923 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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.

Movies with Bob Elliott

• Quick Change (1990) — Bank Guard
• Author! Author! (1982) — Patrick Dicker
• Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — Self
• Cold Turkey (1971) — Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy
• Cabin Boy (1994) — William Mayweather
• Kidco (1984) — Policeman #2
• Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda (1979)
• Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show (1987) — Special Guest
• Vengeance (1980) — Luke
• Between Time and Timbuktu (1972) — Bud Williams, Jr.
• Action Family (1987) — The Vendor
• From Cleveland (1980) — Self

TV shows with Bob Elliott

• Get a Life (1990) — Fred Peterson