Obituary of Bob Balaban

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Bob Balaban

Robert Elmer Balaban (born August 16th, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois) was an Film Producer who was best known for his part in the comedic movie "Best in Show". Bob died on October 28th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a strange tropical illness. He was 80.

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Bob Balaban Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    Robert Elmer's Family Tree

    • Father: Elmer Balaban
    • Mother: Eleanor Pottasch Balaban
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lynn Grossman (married 1 April 1977-present)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mariah Balaban (born 1977)
      • Hazel Balaban (born 1987)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film ProducerFilm Actor Stage Actor American Born on August 16th Born in 1945 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. "

"God, I'd love to do a big commercial movie that made a lot of money and whose plot was interesting, too." (IMDB)

"Even as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame."

"In a life full of adventure, love, and mystery, Robert Elmer Balaban had a zinc that would always make headlines. (V)"

"Robert Elmer Balaban's life was a testament to his extraordinary talent, contributions to the arts, and unwavering commitment to social activism. (V)"

"Robert Elmer Balaban was a highly accomplished and respected film director, producer, and actor, who unfortunately passed away after a long and successful career. (V)"

Is Mr. Robert Elmer Balaban still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-15 00:43:13
Author: Stan
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