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Bob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Дзень нараджэння: 1945-08-16
Месца нараджэння: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Біяграфія: Robert Elmer Balaban, Born: August 16, 1945, Chicago, Illinois, U.S (Height: 5' 5" [1.65 m]). is an American actor, author, comedian, director, and producer. He is best known for his appearances in the Christopher Guest mockumentary comedies Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006), as well as his roles in the films Midnight Cowboy (1969), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Altered States (1980), 2010 (1984), Deconstructing Harry (1997), and Capote (2005). Balaban has also directed three feature films, in addition to numerous television episodes and films. He is also an author of children's novels. Balaban began his career in the 1960s, appearing in small roles in films and television shows. He made his breakthrough role in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, playing a young hustler who befriends an aging rodeo cowboy. In the 1970s, Balaban appeared in a number of popular films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Altered States (1980), and 2010 (1984). He also continued to work in television, appearing in recurring roles on the shows Lou Grant and Designing Women. In the 1990s, Balaban began a long and fruitful collaboration with filmmaker Christopher Guest. He appeared in all of Guest's mockumentary comedies, including Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Balaban's performances in these films were widely praised, and he earned a reputation as one of the most reliable comedic actors in Hollywood. In addition to his work in film and television, Balaban has also directed three feature films: The Last Shot (1999), Bernie (2011), and A Little Help (2010). He is also a successful author of children's novels, and he has won several awards for his writing. Balaban is a respected and versatile actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. He is known for his sharp wit, his impeccable comedic timing, and his ability to create memorable characters. He is a true Renaissance man, and he is sure to continue to entertain audiences for many years to come. Balaban has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career. He has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, for his work on the television shows Lou Grant and Designing Women. He has also been nominated for two Tony Awards, for his performances in the Broadway plays The Norman Conquests and The Plough and the Stars. Balaban is a recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Balaban is married to Lynn Grossman, and they have two children together. He is a resident of New York City.
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Midnight Cowboy
7.5
Midnight Cowboy, 1969
Драма
Catch-22
6.7
Catch-22, 1970
Вайна
Камедыя
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
7.4
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1977
Научная фантастыка
Драма
Altered States
6.7
Altered States, 1980
Жахі
Научная фантастыка
Трылер
2010
6.6
2010, 1984
Трылер
Научная фантастыка
Alice
6.4
Alice, 1990
Фэнтэзі
Драма
Рамантика
Камедыя
Little Man Tate
6.6
Little Man Tate, 1991
Драма
For Love or Money
6.2
For Love or Money, 1993
Камедыя
Рамантика
Greedy
6.2
Greedy, 1994
Камедыя
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
5.2
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold, 1994
Экшн
Камедыя
Драма
Вестэрн
Waiting for Guffman
7.1
Waiting for Guffman, 1996
Камедыя
Deconstructing Harry
7.3
Deconstructing Harry, 1997
Камедыя
Драма
Jakob the Liar
6.7
Jakob the Liar, 1999
Камедыя
Драма
Гістарычны
Three to Tango
5.7
Three to Tango, 1999
Камедыя
Рамантика
Best in Show
6.9
Best in Show, 2000
Камедыя
The Mexican
5.9
The Mexican, 2001
Экшн
Камедыя
Дэтэктыў
Рамантика
Gosford Park
6.8
Gosford Park, 2001
Драма
Тайна
Трылер
The Majestic
6.8
The Majestic, 2001
Драма
Рамантика
Ghost World
7.1
Ghost World, 2001
Камедыя
Драма
The Tuxedo
5.7
The Tuxedo, 2002
Трылер
Экшн
Камедыя
Научная фантастыка
A Mighty Wind
6.8
A Mighty Wind, 2003
Камедыя
Capote
7.0
Capote, 2005
Дэтэктыў
Драма
Lady in the Water
5.5
Lady in the Water, 2006
Драма
Фэнтэзі
Тайна
No Reservations
6.6
No Reservations, 2007
Камедыя
Рамантика
Драма
License to Wed
5.7
License to Wed, 2007
Камедыя
A Monster in Paris
6.9
A Monster in Paris, 2011
Прыгоды
Анімацыя
Камедыя
Фэнтэзі
Moonrise Kingdom
7.7
Moonrise Kingdom, 2012
Камедыя
Драма
Рамантика
Girl Most Likely
5.6
Girl Most Likely, 2012
Камедыя
Fading Gigolo
5.8
Fading Gigolo, 2013
Камедыя
The Grand Budapest Hotel
8.1
The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014
Камедыя
Драма
The Monuments Men
6.0
The Monuments Men, 2014
Вайна
Драма
Гістарычны
Экшн
Isle of Dogs
7.8
Isle of Dogs, 2018
Прыгоды
Камедыя
Анімацыя
The French Dispatch
7.1
The French Dispatch, 2021
Драма
Камедыя
Asteroid City
6.5
Asteroid City, 2023
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Драма