Bob Balaban, American actor, director, and producer

Robert Elmer Balaban is an American actor, director, producer and writer. Aside from his acting career, Balaban has directed three feature films, in addition to numerous television episodes and films, and was one of the producers nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gosford Park (2001), in which he also appeared. He is also an author of children's novels.

August 16 is the 228th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 137 days remain until the end of the year.