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Bob Einstein
Actor

Bob Einstein

20 Nov 1942Born
2 Jan 2019Died
76Age at death
30Credits

Biography

Stewart Robert Einstein (November 20, 1942 – January 2, 2019) was an American actor, comedy writer, and producer. He created and performed the satirical stuntman character Super Dave Osborne, and was also known for his roles as Marty Funkhouser in Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Larry the Middleman on Arrested Development.

Einstein got his start on several television variety shows; including The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. Einstein won two Emmy Awards as a writer and was nominated four other times.

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He also won a CableACE Award for acting as Super Dave, along with five other nominations.

Einstein was the son of radio comedian Harry Einstein, and the older brother of fellow actor and comedian Albert Brooks.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAThe Return of the Smothers BrothersFilm: Writer
  2. 2015Strange MagicFilm: Stuff (voice)
  3. 2013When Jews Were FunnyFilm
  4. 2012Anger ManagementSeries: Hoffler (1 episode)
  5. 2010Shit YearFilm: Rick
  6. 2009Super Dave's Spike TacularSeries: Super Dave Osborne (4 episodes)
  7. 2008Match GameSeries: Panelist (1 episode)
  8. 2008Welcome to the CaptainSeries (1 episode)
  9. 2007Ocean's ThirteenFilm: Agent Caldwell
  10. 2006The Best of Carson, Volume 1Film: Super Dave
  11. 2003Arrested DevelopmentSeries: Larry (5 episodes)
  12. 2002Crank YankersSeries: Bob Carlman (voice), Tony DeLoge (voice) (2 episodes)
  13. 2001Teddy Bears' PicnicFilm: Dom Molinari
  14. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Marty Funkhouser (22 episodes)
  15. 2000The Extreme Adventures of Super DaveFilm: Supe Dave Osborne, Screenplay
  16. 1999The Norm ShowSeries (1 episode)
  17. 1996Super Dave: Ultimate StuntmanFilm: Super Dave Osborne
  18. 1993RawSeries: Super Dave Osborne (1 episode)
  19. 1992Super Dave: Daredevil for HireSeries: Super Dave Osborne (voice), Writer, Creator (13 episodes)
  20. 1987Super DaveSeries: Super Dave Osborne (97 episodes)
  21. 1981Modern RomanceFilm: Sporting Goods Salesman
  22. 1980BizarreSeries
  23. 1975Van Dyke and CompanySeries: Producer, Writer (12 episodes)
  24. 1975The Smothers Brothers ShowSeries (13 episodes)
  25. 1974The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle ShowSeries: Writer (16 episodes)
  26. 1972Another Nice MessFilm: Agent Nussbaum, Writer, Director
  27. 1972Get to Know Your RabbitFilm: Police Officer
  28. 1971The Sonny & Cher Comedy HourSeries: Writer (90 episodes)
  29. 1970Three for TahitiFilm: Mark
  30. 1967The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSeries: Writer

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