Robert William Newhart is the son of Bob Newhart. Robert William Newhart’s father Bob is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery style.
Robert William Newhart- Bio Summary
| Full Name | Robert William Newhart |
| famous as | Son of Bob Newhart |
| Age | 58 years old as of 2022 |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1963 |
| Place of Birth | United States of America |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Siblings | Courtney Newhart, Timothy Newhart, Jennifer Newhart |
| Parents | Bob Newhart, Ginny Newhart |
Robert William Newhart is the son of Bob Newhart and his wife, Ginny Newhart. He was born on November 4, 1963, in the United States of America. As of 2022, he is 58 years old. Though he is the first child of his parents, he is not the only child of his parents, he has three other siblings. They are Courtney Newhart, Timothy Newhart, and Jennifer Newhart.
Career
Robert has pretty much liked to stay out of the spotlight for the most part, although he did follow in his father’s footsteps for one film, Heart and Souls, in 1993 according to his IMBD profile. Robert’s acting career is not as successful as that of his father.
Robert William Newhart’s Parents
As said earlier, Robert’s parents are Bob Newhart and Ginny Newhart. How did his parents meet? Bob and Ginny’s decades-long romance dates back to 1962. His mother Ginny Newhart met his father, Bob Newhart, who has been her lifelong partner on a blind date, set up by comedian Buddy Hackett, in Los Angeles in 1962. Robert’s mother who at that time was serving as the babysitter for Hackett’s children when one day Buddy Hackett had a conversation with her concerning Bob- He revealed that- “he’s Catholic and you’re Catholic, and I think maybe you should marry each other”.
His mother at that time did not want to exchange vows with someone from the entertainment industry like Robert’s grandfather, Bill Quinn, who would not get a paycheck every week. The young lady decided to give it a try and they soon met, had dinner together, and played pool at Hackett’s house.
Robert’s parents, Bob and Ginny eventually build a strong bond and got married on January 12, 1963. Even with the bond, his mother was unsure even on the day of her marriage, when her father reportedly had joked that he could still get her out of it if she wanted.
They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. Fortunately, Ginny never had to regret marrying Bob, and after spending five decades together with him, she revealed to ‘City and Shore Magazine’ in an interview in January 2013 that “it turned out fine”.
Robert’s parents had four children, as previously stated: Robert, Timothy, Jennifer, and Courtney, all of whom were raised as Catholics. They also have ten grandchildren. Bob was frequently required to travel to shoot for his films and TV shows throughout their long marriage, while her mother cared for her and her siblings in their Bel Air home. Robert’s mother worked from home.
Robert William Newhart’s father rose to prominence in 1960, when his album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became a best-seller and topped the Billboard pop album chart; it is still the 20th-best-selling comedy album in history. The follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back!, was also a success, and the two albums held the Billboard number one and number two spots simultaneously.
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