Actor

Bob Einstein

Born November 20, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USADied January 2, 201911 films

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. 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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First watchStrange Magic20157.3as Stuff (voice)A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach

6.7Ocean's Thirteen2007

6.8Modern Romance1981

Filmography

11 films as actor

2015Strange MagicStuff (voice)
2010Shit YearRick
2007Ocean's ThirteenAgent Caldwell
2006The Best of Carson, Volume 1Super Dave
2001Teddy Bears' PicnicDom Molinari
2000The Extreme Adventures of Super DaveSupe Dave Osborne
1996Super Dave: Ultimate StuntmanSuper Dave Osborne
1981Modern RomanceSporting Goods Salesman
1972Another Nice MessAgent Nussbaum
1972Get to Know Your RabbitPolice Officer
1970Three for TahitiMark