9. Bob Newhart – 87 Years Old
Most recently playing Arthur Jeffries on The Big Bang Theory, Bob Newhart‘s name pops up on this list because we’re surprised he’s still alive, not really because of his age, after all, he’s only 87 years old, but because he’s always been old.
Like way back when Newhart starred on The Bob Newhart Show (the second one in 1972), he looked old. At least, he looked a lot older than 43 years old. Well that was 44 years ago. He’s doubled in age since then. You see how this math thing works? If you’re struggling to remember Newhart more recently, you might recognize him as Papa Elf in Elf, Will Ferrell’s dad… er, papa.
Newhart is one of comedy’s living legends, having been in the comedy industry since the late 50s. His comedy albums are still thought of as some of the best to have ever been made.
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