Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart (born September 5, 1929), is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Honors

In addition to his Peabody Award and several Emmy nominations, Newhart's recognitions include the following:

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• In 1993 Newhart was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
• In 1998, Billboard magazine recognized Newhart's first album as #20 on their list of most popular albums of the past 40 years, and the only comedy album on the list.
• On January 6, 1999 Newhart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• In 2002 he won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
• In 2004, Newhart was #14 in the list of Comedy Central 100 Greatest Standups of All Time.
• On July 27, 2004, the American cable television network TV Land unveiled a statue of Newhart on the Magnificent Mile in his native Chicago, depicting Dr. Robert Hartley from The Bob Newhart Show.