About
Robert Elmer Balaban, Born: August 16, 1945, Chicago, Illinois, U.S (Height: 5' 5" [1.65 m]). is an American actor, author, comedian, director, and producer. He is best known for his appearances in the Christopher Guest mockumentary comedies Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006), as well as his roles in the films Midnight Cowboy (1969), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Altered States (1980), 2010 (1984), Deconstructing Harry (1997), and Capote (2005). Balaban has also directed three feature films, in addition to numerous television episodes and films. He is also an author of children's novels. Balaban began his career in the 1960s, appearing in small roles in films and television shows. He made his breakthrough role in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, playing a young hustler who befriends an aging rodeo cowboy....
Known for
Nurse JackieSeries • 2009
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
American Dad!Series • 2005
FriendsSeries • 1994
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
The Good WifeSeries • 2009
The West WingSeries • 1999
Miami ViceSeries • 1984
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
EntourageSeries • 2004
SeveranceSeries • 2022
OzSeries • 1997
Summer Camp IslandSeries • 2018
GirlsSeries • 2012
Tales from the DarksideSeries • 1984
Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985
Broad CitySeries • 2014
The Grand Budapest HotelMovie • 2014
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 2002
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995
Web TherapySeries • 2008
Space ForceSeries • 2020
MonstersSeries • 1988
Room 222Series • 1969