Bob Newhart | 92 Years Old

After more than six decades, Bob Newhart has no plans to retire. He began his unexpected route to a career in comedy by working as an advertising copywriter for Fred A. Niles.

He and a coworker started recording their funny calls and mailing them to local radio stations in the hopes of getting them on the air. He submitted some tapes to a DJ, who shared them with Warner Bros.’ chief of talent. Newhart earned a record deal before he’d even done stand-up in front of a live audience, which was not the traditional path to success for comedians at the time. Newhart has never been a fan of Hollywood’s glitz and glamor despite his degree. His first concern is always for his family.