Bob Elliott

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.

Known For

King of the Hill

as Edgar Hornsby (voice)

Saturday Night Live

as Interviewer

Quick Change

as Bank Guard

Happy Days

Cabin Boy

as William Mayweather

Author! Author!

as Patrick Dicker

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Newhart

Cold Turkey

as Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self