The Late Comedian’s Earnings Revealed

Bob Newhart, the legendary king of deadpan comedy, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 94. His death has prompted millions of fans to reflect on his illustrious career and wonder about his life and achievements, including his net worth at the time of his passing.

Throughout his life, Bob Newhart made substantial contributions to comedy and acting. He is fondly remembered for his film roles, including in holiday favorite Elf and the comedy Horrible Bosses.

Newhart’s signature comic style was his deadpan delivery with a stammer, which won him widespread acclaim. He was especially popular for his roles as Dr. Robert Hartley in The Bob Newhart Show and as Dick Loudon in Newhart.

Newhart made a significant impact with his debut comedy album, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart. Most recently, he appeared in a short film, Once Upon A Studio, and made several guest appearances on the television show Young Sheldon.

In 2024, Bob Newhart’s net worth was estimated to be around $65 million. While his acting and comedy were major sources of his income, he also had careers in accounting and screenwriting.

Before his rise to fame, Newhart worked as an accountant for United States Gypsum, which was a brief stint. He later moved into advertising copywriting. There, he and a colleague would tape conversations about absurd scenarios and send them to radio stations. These tapes caught the attention of Dan Sorkin, who introduced Newhart to Warner Bros. Records.

After signing with Warner Bros., Newhart began performing in nightclubs and released his first album, The Button-Down Mind Of Bob Newhart. The album’s success earned him two Grammy awards and solidified his reputation in comedy.

Following the success of his album, Newhart launched The Bob Newhart Show, which marked the start of his television career. He subsequently appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Big Bang Theory, and in other shows including Bob, George, and Leo. His film debut was in Hell is for Heroes.

In 2006, Bob Newhart published his first book titled I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This, which featured many of his comedic routines.

Since his passing, several celebrities have shared their thoughts about Bob Newhart. Comedian Carol Burnett wrote on social media platform X, “I had the great pleasure of working with Bob and being his friend. He was as kind and nice as he was funny. He will be missed.”

Filmmaker Judd Apatow also paid tribute on Instagram, saying, “Bob Newhart was as funny as they come. The best stand-up, the best situation comedy star, the kindest soul.”

Actor Mark Hamill expressed his sentiments on X as well. He wrote, “From his groundbreaking stand-up to his two classic sitcoms, he gave us a lifetime of laughter. Truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you, Bob Newhart.”

Even in his later years, Newhart continued to influence and inspire. His unique style and remarkable career have left an indelible mark on comedy and entertainment.