Obituary of Jack Riley

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Jack Riley

Jack Riley (born December 20th, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as the endearing yet annoying, Elliot Carlin on the American TV series "The Bob Newhart Show". Jack died on August 19th, 2016 and his death was because an especially nasty bout with pneumonia. He was 80 years old at his death.

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Jack Riley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Riley, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack Riley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: December 20, 1935
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1953-2013
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Albert Riley Jr.
    • Father: John Albert Riley
    • Mother: Agnes C. Riley (née Corrigan)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ginger Lawrence ​(married 3 January 1970-2013, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 19 2016 at age 80
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on December 20th Born in 1935 Born in Ohio Died in 2016 Died at age 80 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Mr. Carlin belonged to numerous groups in Bob's practice but one of the more notable was the "Fear of Flying Group" in which he was a hoot."

"I am three times the girl I used to be but the new diet should help reduce that."

"Jack Riley lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy through his incredible talent and humor. (V)"

"Jack Riley had a successful career as a renowned architect, developing innovative designs and winning numerous accolades, but unfortunately, his impressive professional journey was cut short by a tragic accident. (V)"

Is Mr. Jack Riley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-20 11:45:18
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