Bob Newhartis an American icon: The stand-up comedian and actor has been beloved by generations for decades.

And it all started by writing copy.

He was signed to Warner Bros Records in 1959 and began performing at nightclubs (viaSN&R).

Bob Newhart smiling in photo

He would already find success in vinyl.

He once said, “There’s gratification inmaking somebody laugh.

It’s a wonderful sound.

Bob Newhart smiling in photo

And in doing so, he built an amazing legacy, not to mention quite an impressive fortune.

So, just how much is comic genius Bob Newhart worth today?

I met her through comedian Buddy Hackett.

He set us up on a blind date and then we got married.”

Newhart and Ginny married in 1963.

Newhart credits comedy and laughter for hissuccessful marriage.

“I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage.

So, I think there’s something about laughter and thedurability of a marriage” (viaAmerican Masters).