Bob Dishy

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Characters played by Bob Dishy

Irving Feffer — Along Came Polly (2004)

Reuben's father who delivers a speech to Sandy about not living in the past, indirectly prompting Reuben to realize he wants to pursue a relationship with Polly.

George Langston — Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)

George is Michael's hot-tempered boss at the New York Board of Trade. After Mimi gives Michael a blowpipe and poisoned darts, Michael tries to kill a fly on the trading floor, hits the fly and George as well, causing George to collapse asleep.

Dr. Kurtz — The Big Bus (1976)

A disgraced veterinarian traveling as a passenger on the Cyclops bus.

Murray the Gravedigger — My Boyfriend's Back (1993)

Murray the Gravedigger encounters Johnny after Johnny rises from the grave. He warns Johnny that he cannot leave the cemetery, but Johnny ignores the warning and returns home. Murray later helps defend Johnny at the cemetery, supporting him during the final confrontation with the mob.

Jack Berman — Used People (1992)

Pearl's deceased husband whose recent passing serves as the catalyst for the film's events. His funeral in 1969 brings Pearl and the relatives together.

Grandpa Shapiro — The Wackness (2008)

Grandpa Shapiro is Luke Shapiro's grandfather. After Luke's family is evicted from their Manhattan apartment, the family moves in with Luke's grandparents in New Jersey. Although the plot provides no further individual actions for him, his home becomes the family's refuge during the financial crisis and an important setting for Luke's discussion of his future.

Arthur Gold — Judy Berlin (1999)

Arthur is the principal of the school and Alice’s husband, with whom he appears to have an unhappy marriage. He checks on Sue after she becomes distressed, and their mutual romantic interest leads to a brief kiss. He later returns home during the eclipse, then quietly greets Alice in the street.

Jack — Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)

Eugene's father in Brighton Beach, working multiple jobs to support the family.

Vice President Shockley — First Family (1980)

A high-ranking administration official and one of the eccentric staffers surrounding the President, involved in government operations and crisis management.

Career Overview

Bob Dishy has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work is anchored in the Eugene Trilogy universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Author! Author!, I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?, Along Came Polly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
41
Birth Date
1934-01-12
Birth Place
Brooklyn - New York - USA

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