Bob Einstein
Biography
Bob Einstein was an American actor. He was born on November 20, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Einstein is known for his roles in various television shows and films. He got his start on several television variety shows, including The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. Einstein created and performed the satirical stuntman character Super Dave Osborne. He also appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development. Einstein's acting credits include numerous roles in television and film. He passed away on January 2, 2019, at the age of 76.
Career overview
Bob Einstein began his career in television, appearing on several variety shows including The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. He went on to create and perform the satirical stuntman character Super Dave Osborne.
Einstein is also known for his roles in television series. He portrayed Marty Funkhouser in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Larry the Middleman in Arrested Development. He performed in a total of 40 acting credits.
Einstein's acting career spanned multiple decades, with his work in television and comedy earning him recognition.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Strange Magic (2015) as Stuff (voice)
- Norm Macdonald Live (2013) as Self
- When Jews Were Funny (2013)
- Anger Management (2012) as Hoffler
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Harvey Wrinkleman
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy (2011) as Self
- Shit Year (2010) as Rick
- Super Dave's Spike Tacular (2009) as Super Dave Osborne
- Super Dave's Spike Tacular (2009) Producer
- Welcome to the Captain (2008)
- Match Game (2008) as Panelist
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) as Agent Caldwell
- The Best of Carson, Volume 1 (2006) as Super Dave
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Super Dave Osborne
- Arrested Development (2003) as Larry
- Crank Yankers (2002) as Bob Carlman (voice)
- Crank Yankers (2002) as Tony DeLoge (voice)
- Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) as Dom Molinari
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Marty Funkhouser
- The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000) as Supe Dave Osborne
- The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000) Screenplay
- The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000) Story
- The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000) Executive Producer
- The Norm Show (1999)
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Super Dave: Ultimate Stuntman (1996) as Super Dave Osborne
- Raw (1993) as Super Dave Osborne
- Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire (1992) as Super Dave Osborne (voice)
- Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire (1992) Writer
- Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire (1992) Creator
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion (1988) as Self
- Super Dave (1987) as Super Dave Osborne
- Super Dave (1987) Executive Producer
- Modern Romance (1981) as Sporting Goods Salesman
- Bizarre (1980)
- Van Dyke and Company (1975) as Producer
- Van Dyke and Company (1975) Producer
- Van Dyke and Company (1975) Writer
- The Smothers Brothers Show (1975)
- The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show (1974) Writer
- Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972) as Police Officer
- Another Nice Mess (1972) as Agent Nussbaum
- Another Nice Mess (1972) Writer
- Another Nice Mess (1972) Director
- The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971) Writer
- Three for Tahiti (1970) as Mark
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967)
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967) Writer
- The Return of the Smothers Brothers as Self
- The Return of the Smothers Brothers Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Einstein best known for?
Bob Einstein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Strange Magic (2015), Anger Management (2012), Richard III (1955), Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012).
When and where was Bob Einstein born?
Bob Einstein was born on November 20, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on January 2, 2019.
How many credits does Bob Einstein have?
Bob Einstein has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2021.
What is Bob Einstein's background in cinema and television?
Bob Einstein was an American actor. He was born on November 20, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Einstein is known for his roles in various television shows and films. He got his start on several television variety shows, including The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. Einstein creat...