I always think that a director who knows about the technical side, but cares about the acting performances and casting as well, is ahead of the game.
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I think some of the special effects in Close Encounters hold up better than the new more expensive special effects is because they were better actually.
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| Birth: | 16th August, 1945 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Actor, Author, Director |
About
Bob Balaban was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is an American actor, author, producer, and director. One of his earliest appearances in film was in 1969's Midnight Cowboy. Prior to that, he filled the role of "Linus" in the original off-Broadway production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown in 1967. Balaban has had supporting roles in films such as Absence of Malice, Bob Roberts, Deconstructing Harry, Ghost World, The Majestic, Lady in the Water and Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration. Balaban is the author of a series of six children's novels featuring a bionic dog named McGrowl.
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