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Bob Elliott

Bob Elliott

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

Cabin Boy
Cabin Boy
1994 • William Mayweather
Quick Change
Quick Change
1990 • Bank Guard
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
1987 • Special Guest
Action Family
Action Family
1987 • The Vendor
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 • Self
Author! Author!
Author! Author!
1982 • Patrick Dicker
B.C. A Special Christmas
B.C. A Special Christmas
1981 • Peter
From Cleveland
From Cleveland
1980 • Self

Full filmography

Cabin Boy
Cabin Boy
1994 • William Mayweather
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Quick Change
Quick Change
1990 • Bank Guard
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Action Family
Action Family
1987 • The Vendor
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Author! Author!
Author! Author!
1982 • Patrick Dicker
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Vengeance
Vengeance
1980 • Luke
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Between Time and Timbuktu
Between Time and Timbuktu
1972 • Bud Williams, Jr.
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Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
1971 • Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy
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