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End of the Line (1987) -- Two railroad workers from Clifford, Ark. become heroes when they hijack a locomotive to protest the closing of the local railroad company.
"Strangers with Candy" (1999): Season 1: Episode 6 -- Desperate to become homecoming queen, Jerri concocts some unique strategies to eliminate the competition.
Lady in the Water (2006) -- Clip: Cleveland Run!
"Web Therapy" (2008): Season 1: Episode 7 -- Fiona accuses her new client, Ted Mitchell, of being overly judgmental -- until she discovers the real reason he sought her out for treatment.
"Hollywood 411" (2008): : -- We hit The Producers Guild Awards where stars came out to talk up the men and women behind them. Al Gore, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Frank Langella, Kathy Griffin, Bob Balaban, David Chase, Danny Devito and more were all there!

Overview

Date of Birth:
16 August 1945, Chicago, Illinois, USA more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Son of Elmer Balaban (1909-2001) who was last surviving of seven Balaban... more
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Down 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 11 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(36 articles)
The Blu-Ray Review: Land of the Lost
 (From The Hollywood News. 3 November 2009, 7:55 AM, PST)
Native New Yorkers Celebrate the Windmill Movie
 (From Vanity Fair. 29 October 2009, 2:56 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Robert Balaban
US TV Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 94:30 PMCOMEDY A Mighty Wind  more

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Howl (post-production) (2010) 2010 - -
- 2. Rage (2009/I) Mr. White 2009 - 4.2 (202)
- 3. Recount (2008) (TV) Ben Ginsberg 2008 - 7.6 (4,804)
- 4. "Web Therapy" (2008)   Ted Mitchell (3 episodes, 2008) 2008 - 8.8 (116)
- 5. No Reservations (2007) Therapist 2007 $88.1M 6.3 (14,842)
- 6. License to Wed (2007) (uncredited) Jewelry Store Clerk 2007 - 5.1 (13,788)
- 7. Dedication (2007) Arthur Planck 2007 - 6.9 (3,428)
- 8. For Your Consideration (2006) Philip Koontz 2006 - 6.2 (7,193)
- 9. "Tom Goes to the Mayor" (2004)   Walt Pickle (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.4 (1,520)
1 TV episode:
- 10. Lady in the Water (2006) Harry Farber 2006 $67.5M 5.9 (43,742)
- 11. Trust the Man (2005) (uncredited) Tobey's Therapist 2005 - 5.8 (4,847)
- 12. Capote (2005) William Shawn 2005 $42.5M 7.6 (38,132)
- 13. "Hopeless Pictures" (2005)   Sam (3 episodes, 2005) 2005 - 7.8 (24)
- 14. Gerald L'Ecuyer: A Filmmaker's Journey (2004) (TV) 2004 - 8.8 (13)
- 15. Scene Stealers (2004) Jonathan Crouch Esq. 2004 - 8.1 (20)
- 16. Marie and Bruce (2004)   Roger 2004 - 4.9 (453)
AKAs:
  • Marie & Bruce (Australia: DVD title) (International: English title: alternative spelling)
  • Wallace Shawn's Marie & Bruce (USA: poster title)
- 17. A Mighty Wind (2003) Jonathan Steinbloom 2003 - 7.2 (12,913)
- 18. The Burbs (2002) (TV) 2002 - 8.4 (9)
- 19. The Tuxedo (2002) (uncredited) Winton Chalmers 2002 - 5.0 (17,503)
- 20. "The Education of Max Bickford" (2001)   Dr. Lowell Sherman (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 7.1 (113)
- 21. The Majestic (2001) Elvin Clyde 2001 - 6.7 (22,723)
- 22. Gosford Park (2001)   Morris Weissman 2001 - 7.2 (34,087)
AKAs:
  • Gosford Park (Italy)
- 23. Ghost World (2001) Enid's Dad 2001 - 7.7 (39,787)
- 24. Plan B (2001/I) James Foster 2001 - 4.3 (292)
- 25. The Mexican (2001) Bernie Nayman 2001 - 5.9 (34,372)
- 26. Best in Show (2000) Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III 2000 - 7.4 (23,219)
- 27. "Now and Again" (1999)   Frederick Lizzard (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 8.6 (547)
1 TV episode:
- 28. "The West Wing" (1999)   Ted Marcus (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 9.0 (8,558)
- 29. Tex, the Passive-Aggressive Gunslinger (2000) Tex 2000 - 7.0 (61)
- 30. Three to Tango (1999) Decker 1999 - 5.8 (10,638)
- 31. Natural Selection (1999)   Dr. William Powell 1999 - 5.5 (281)
AKAs:
  • Killer X (UK: DVD title)
  • The Demon Slayer (Europe: English title: DVD title)
  • The Monster Hunter (USA: DVD title)
  • The Monster Slayer (USA: MIFED title)
- 32. Jakob the Liar (1999)   Kowalsky 1999 - 6.1 (6,164)
AKAs:
  • Jakob le menteur (France)
- 33. Cradle Will Rock (1999) Harry Hopkins 1999 - 6.7 (5,812)
- 34. Swing Vote (1999) (TV)   Justice Eli MacCorckle 1999 - 5.7 (266)
AKAs:
  • The Ninth Justice (Australia: video title)
- 35. "Friends" (1994)   Frank Buffay (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 8.9 (58,417)
1 TV episode:
- 36. Giving Up the Ghost (1998) (TV) Bob 1998 - 5.5 (56)
- 37. Deconstructing Harry (1997) Richard 1997 $13M 7.2 (15,452)
- 38. Clockwatchers (1997) Milton Lasky 1997 - 5.9 (3,065)
- 39. The Definite Maybe (1997)   Wolfe Rollins 1997 - 2.7 (85)
AKAs:
  • No Money Down (USA: DVD title)
- 40. Conversation with the Beast (1996)   Mr. Webster 1996 - 6.4 (62)
AKAs:
  • Gespräch mit dem Biest (Germany)
  • Gespräch mit der Bestie (Germany: TV title)
- 41. Waiting for Guffman (1996) Lloyd Miller 1996 - 7.5 (14,184)
- 42. The Late Shift (1996) (TV) Warren Littlefield 1996 - 6.9 (1,255)
- 43. Pie in the Sky (1996) Paul Entamen 1996 - 5.9 (500)
- 44. "Legend" (1995)   Harry Parver (2 episodes, 1995) 1995 - 6.8 (95)
- 45. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)   (uncredited) Dr. Jeffrey Sanborn 1994 - 5.2 (6,908)
AKAs:
  • City Slickers II (USA: short title)
  • City Slickers: The Legend of Curly's Gold (UK)
- 46. Greedy (1994) Ed 1994 - 5.9 (4,862)
- 47. For Love or Money (1993)   Ed Drinkwater 1993 - 5.8 (3,896)
AKAs:
  • The Concierge (Australia) (UK) (USA: working title)
- 48. "Seinfeld" (1990)   Russell Dalrymple (5 episodes, 1992-1993) 1993 - 9.4 (34,000)
- 49. Amos & Andrew (1993) Dr. Roy 'R.A.' Fink 1993 - 5.3 (4,278)
- 50. "Unnatural Pursuits" (1992)   Lou Finkleberg (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.3 (16)
AKAs:
  • I Don't Do Cuddles (UK: second part title)
  • I'm the Author (UK: first part title)
1 TV episode:
- 51. Bob Roberts (1992) Michael Janes 1992 - 6.9 (7,536)
- 52. Little Man Tate (1991) (uncredited) Quizmaster 1991 - 6.5 (6,169)
- 53. Alice (1990) Sid Moscowitz 1990 - 6.5 (4,432)
- 54. The Face of Fear (1990) (TV) Ira Preduski 1990 - 5.5 (102)
- 55. Dead Bang (1989)   Elliott Webley 1989 - 5.6 (1,239)
AKAs:
  • Dead-Bang (USA: poster title)
- 56. End of the Line (1987) Warren Gerber, President of Southland 1987 - 5.6 (270)
- 57. "Amazing Stories" (1985)   Jo-Jo Gillespie (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 7.3 (1,057)
AKAs:
  • Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
  • Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 58. Invisible Thread (1987) (TV)   1987 - 6.8 (44)
AKAs:
  • Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
- 59. "Miami Vice" (1984)   Ira Stone (2 episodes, 1985-1986) 1986 - 7.8 (3,697)
- 60. 2010 (1984)   Dr. R. Chandra 1984 - 6.6 (16,395)
AKAs:
  • 2010: The Year We Make Contact (USA: promotional title)
- 61. Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981) Carter Hill 1981 - 7.3 (1,234)
- 62. Absence of Malice (1981) Rosen 1981 - 6.8 (4,302)
- 63. Prince of the City (1981) Santimassino 1981 - 7.6 (1,933)
- 64. Altered States (1980) Arthur Rosenberg 1980 - 6.6 (8,081)
- 65. Girlfriends (1978) Martin 1978 - 6.2 (121)
- 66. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)   David Laughlin 1977 $300M 7.8 (54,733)
AKAs:
  • CE3K (USA: informal short title)
  • The Special Edition: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (USA: reissue title)
- 67. "Maude" (1972)   Ambrose Riley (1 episode, 1976) 1976 - 7.5 (409)
1 TV episode:
- 68. Report to the Commissioner (1975)   (as Robert Balaban) Joey Egan 1975 - 6.0 (252)
AKAs:
  • Operation Undercover (UK)
- 69. Bank Shot (1974)   Victor Karp 1974 - 5.2 (333)
AKAs:
  • The Bank Shot (USA: long title)
- 70. "The Mod Squad" (1968)   Walter (2 episodes, 1971-1972) 1972 - 7.0 (231)
- 71. Marriage: Year One (1971) (TV) Bernie 1971 - 8.0 (7)
- 72. Making It (1971) Wilkie 1971 - 5.2 (32)
- 73. "Love, American Style" (1969)   (segment "Love and the Fuzz") (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 6.5 (288)
- 74. Catch-22 (1970) Capt. Orr 1970 - 7.1 (8,915)
- 75. The Strawberry Statement (1970) Elliot - Organizer 1970 - 6.7 (572)
- 76. "Room 222" (1969)   Grady Garrett (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 7.6 (162)
1 TV episode:
- 77. Me, Natalie (1969) Morris 1969 - 7.2 (304)
- 78. Midnight Cowboy (1969) The Young Student - New York 1969 - 8.0 (31,428)
- 79. "Hank" (1965)   Harvey (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 5.5 (27)
1 TV episode:
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Georgia O'Keeffe (2009) (TV) 2009 - 7.0 (69)
- 2. "Swingtown" (2008)   (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.1 (173)
- 3. Bernard and Doris (2006) 2006 - 6.5 (1,244)
- 4. The Exonerated (2005) (TV) 2005 - 6.9 (244)
- 5. "Hopeless Pictures" (2005) (unknown episodes) 2005 - 7.8 (24)
- 6. The First Amendment Project: No Joking (2004) (TV) 2004 - 3.8 (18)
- 7. "The Twilight Zone" (2002)   (2 episodes, 2002-2003) 2003 - 7.1 (744)
- 8. "Dead Last" (2001) (unknown episodes) 2001 - 7.0 (115)
- 9. "Deadline" (2000)   (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 5.8 (40)
- 10. "Now and Again" (1999) (unknown episodes) 1999 - 8.6 (547)
- 11. "Strangers with Candy" (1999)   (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 8.3 (1,693)
- 12. "Oz" (1997)   (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 9.3 (10,747)
1 TV episode:
- 13. SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (1997) (TV)   (segment "5: 24, The") 1997 - 6.4 (785)
AKAs:
  • Subway (UK: DVD box title)
- 14. "Legend" (1995) (unknown episodes) 1995 - 6.8 (95)
- 15. The Last Good Time (1994) 1994 - 6.5 (151)
- 16. My Boyfriend's Back (1993) 1993 - 4.6 (1,635)
- 17. "Eerie, Indiana" (1991)   (3 episodes, 1991-1992) 1992 - 8.4 (1,191)
- 18. Parents (1989) 1989 - 6.1 (1,588)
- 19. Invisible Thread (1987) (TV)   1987 - 6.8 (44)
AKAs:
  • Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
- 20. "Amazing Stories" (1985)   (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.3 (1,057)
AKAs:
  • Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
  • Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
- 21. "Tales from the Darkside" (1984)   (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 7.7 (1,009)
- 22. The Brass Ring (1983) (TV) 1983 - 5.5 (31)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Jack & Addie (pre-production) (2010) (executive producer) 2010 - -
- 2. Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn (2008) (executive producer) 2008 - 7.9 (9)
- 3. Bernard and Doris (2006) (executive producer) 2006 - 6.5 (1,244)
- 4. "The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman" (2006) executive producer (unknown episodes) 2006 - 7.7 (34)
- 5. "Celebrity Charades" (2005) executive producer (unknown episodes) 2005 - -
- 6. Lost in the Snow (2002) (V) (producer) 2002 - 6.2 (7)
- 7. The Burbs (2002) (TV) (executive producer) 2002 - 8.4 (9)
- 8. Gosford Park (2001)   (producer) 2001 - 7.2 (34,087)
AKAs:
  • Gosford Park (Italy)
- 9. The Definite Maybe (1997)   (executive producer) 1997 - 2.7 (85)
AKAs:
  • No Money Down (USA: DVD title)
- 10. The Last Good Time (1994) (producer) 1994 - 6.5 (151)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The First Amendment Project: No Joking (2004) (TV) (writer) 2004 - 3.8 (18)
- 2. The Burbs (2002) (TV) (writer) 2002 - 8.4 (9)
- 3. Gosford Park (2001)   (idea) 2001 - 7.2 (34,087)
AKAs:
  • Gosford Park (Italy)
- 4. The Last Good Time (1994) (screenplay) 1994 - 6.5 (151)
- 5. "Monsters" (1988)   (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 7.2 (288)
- 6. "Tales from the Darkside" (1984)   (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.7 (1,009)
- 7. "Maude" (1972)   (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 7.5 (409)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Deconstructing Harry (1997) (performer: "When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along) 1997 $13M 7.2 (15,452)
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Tales from the Darkside" (1984)   production consultant (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.7 (1,009)
1 TV episode:
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Controversy and Acclaim (2006) (V)   (special thanks) 2006 - 5.9 (7)
AKAs:
  • Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film (USA: long title)
- 2. After Midnight: Reflecting on a Classic 35 Years Later (2006) (V) (special thanks) 2006 - 5.1 (6)
- 3. Celebrating Schlesinger (2006) (V) (special thanks) 2006 - 5.1 (6)
- 4. Wigstock: The Movie (1995)   (thanks) 1995 - 6.4 (262)
AKAs:
  • Wigstock - Der Film (Germany)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Windmill Movie (2008) Himself 2008 - 7.8 (30)
- 2. "Biography" (1987)   Himself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.0 (266)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Entourage" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 9.2 (30,706)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Reflections of Lady in the Water (2006) (V) 2006 - 6.1 (51)
- 5. Controversy and Acclaim (2006) (V)   (also archive footage) Himself - 'The Young Student' 2006 - 5.9 (7)
AKAs:
  • Controversy and Acclaim: The Timelessness of a Groundbreaking Film (USA: long title)
- 6. Celebrating Schlesinger (2006) (V) Himself 2006 - 5.1 (6)
- 7. "Bob Builds His Dream House" (2006) Himself 2006 - -
- 8. Seinfeld: Jason + Larry = George (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - 8.3 (29)
- 9. A Comic's Climb at the USCAF (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - -
- 10. The First Amendment Project: No Joking (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 3.8 (18)
- 11. IFP Gotham Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) Host 2004 - 3.6 (12)
- 12. "I Love the '70s" (2003) Himself 2003 - 7.9 (389)
- 13. Day for Night: Truffaut in the USA (2003) (V) Himself 2003 - 4.6 (12)
- 14. "This Is Your Life" (1955)   Himself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.6 (29)
- 15. The Making of 'Gosford Park' (2001) (TV) Himself 2001 - 7.5 (87)
- 16. "HBO First Look" (1992)   Elvin Clyde / Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.4 (154)
- 17. "Anatomy of a Scene" (2001)   Himself (1 episode) 2001 - 6.1 (28)
1 TV episode:
- 18. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001) (V) Himself 2001 - 6.9 (122)
- 19. "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1995)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 8.2 (823)
- 20. "The Directors" (1999)   Himself (1 episode) 1999 - 7.6 (81)
- 21. Funny (1989) Himself 1989 - 6.8 (16)
- 22. In Our Hands (1984) Himself 1984 - 5.9 (46)
- 23. 2010: The Odyssey Continues (1984) (uncredited) Himself 1984 - 6.0 (230)
- 24. The Making of 'Absence of Malice' (1982) (TV) Himself 1982 - 6.8 (13)
- 25. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977) (TV) Himself 1977 - 5.8 (61)
- 26. "The Irv Kupcinet Show" (1953)   Himself (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 8.5 (6)
Archive Footage
- 1. "Seinfeld"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. America at the Movies (1976) (uncredited) Capt. Orr

Additional Details

Other Works:
Played "Linus" in the original off-Broadway production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" in 1967. He is also on the original cast album more
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5 Interviews | 1 Article | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more
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Comedy | Drama | Documentary | Thriller more
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