About
Bob Einstein
Overview
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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Known for
Acting |
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| 2021 | The Super Bob Einstein Movie | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Strange Magic | Actor | Stuff (voice) | 64 Fair |
| 2013 | When Jews Were Funny | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 2011 | A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Shit Year | Actor | Rick | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Super Dave's Spike Tacular | Actor | Super Dave Osborne | N/A N/A |
| 2008 | Match Game | Actor | Panelist | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen | Actor | Agent Robert "Robby" Caldwell | 66 Fair |
| 2006 | The Best of Carson, Volume 1 | Actor | Super Dave | 59 Average |
| 2002 | Teddy Bears' Picnic | Actor | Dom Molinari | 58 Average |
| 2000 | The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | Actor | Supe Dave Osborne | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Super Dave: Ultimate Stuntman | Actor | Super Dave Osborne | N/A N/A |
| 1992 | Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire | Actor | Super Dave Osborne (voice) | 69 Fair |
| 1987 | Super Dave | Actor | Super Dave Osborne | 68 Fair |
| 1981 | Modern Romance | Actor | Sporting Goods Salesman | 60 Fair |
| 1975 | Van Dyke and Company | Actor | Producer | 69 Fair |
| 1975 | The Smothers Brothers Show | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1972 | Another Nice Mess | Actor | Agent Nussbaum | N/A N/A |
| 1972 | Get to Know Your Rabbit | Actor | Police Officer | 58 Average |
| 1970 | Three For Tahiti | Actor | Mark | N/A N/A |
| 1967 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Actor | 69 Fair |
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Directing |
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| 1972 | Another Nice Mess | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Writing |
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| 2000 | The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
| 2000 | The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | Writing | Story | 58 Average |
| 1975 | Van Dyke and Company | Writing | Writer | 69 Fair |
| 1974 | The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show | Writing | Writer | 69 Fair |
| 1972 | Another Nice Mess | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 1971 | The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour | Writing | Writer | 68 Fair |
| 1967 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Writing | Writer | 69 Fair |
Production |
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| 2009 | Super Dave's Spike Tacular | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2000 | The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | Production | Executive Producer | 58 Average |
| 1975 | Van Dyke and Company | Production | Producer | 69 Fair |