Bob Elliott

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Bob Elliott

Born March 26, 1923 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died February 2, 2016 · aged 92

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 Chang…

Known For

Quick ChangeQuick Change · 1990
Quick Change
6.71990
MovieComedyCrime
With the aid of his girlfriend, Phyllis Potter, and best friend, Loomis, Grimm enters a Manhattan bank dressed as a clown, creates a hostage situation and executes a flawless robbery. The only thing left for the trio to do is make their getaway out of the city and to the airport. It sounds simple enough, but it seems that fate deserts them immediately after the bank heist. One mishap after another conspires to keep these robbers from reaching freedom.
Author! Author!Author! Author! · 1982
Author! Author!
6.01982
MovieComedyDrama
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
Cabin BoyCabin Boy · 1994
Cabin Boy
5.21994
MovieComedyFantasy
A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.
Cold TurkeyCold Turkey · 1971
Cold Turkey
6.31971
MovieComedy
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
KidcoKidco · 1984
Kidco
6.61984
MovieComedyDrama
A boy who lives at a country club where his father works decides to make some extra money by selling composted horse manure as fertilizer, and has his three sisters (two of which are older) join him in the enterprise. As their sales increase, they draw increased scrutiny from the IRS and state tax board, as well as the large scale competitor who seeks to put them out of business at any cost.
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & GildaBob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda · 1979
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
7.01979
MovieTV MovieComedy
A series of skits feature the Finley Quality Network and its many quality TV shows.
From ClevelandFrom Cleveland · 1980
From Cleveland
4.01980
MovieComedy
Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.
Action FamilyAction Family · 1987
Action Family
7.01987
MovieComedyAction
At work, Chris is a hardboiled no-nonsense detective who's investigating a series of brutal murders of jazz musicians. At home, he's a family man straight out of sitcom who has to satisfy every whim of his wife and kids.

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