Hollywood Legends Who are Still Alive and Making Magic
Bob Newhart – 91 Years Old
While Professor Proton TV from the Big Bang Theory wasn’t based on actual TV production, the guy who played the part was a true comedy legend. Bob Newhart gained success throughout the ’60s and ’70s with his deadpan comedy style and dry sense of humor.
These traits made him a popular figure in shows like the Bob Newhart Show and The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart. Despite these successes, though, it’s as Arthur Jeffries, also known as Professor Proton, that he won his first and only Primetime Emmy Award in 2013. Newhart also has three Grammy Awards. He is set to feature in the 2021 documentary King of Cool.