Ginny Newhart

About

New York-born woman known as the wife of comedian and actor Bob Newhart. They were married on January 12, 1963.

Before Fame

She met her husband on a blind date set up by comedian Buddy Hackett. She was a babysitter for Hackett's children.

Trivia

She was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2008. She underwent a successful liver transplant.

Family Life

Her father was actor Bill Quinn, who appeared in the sitcom All in the Family. She had four children named Robert, Timothy, Jennifer and Courtney.

Associated With

Her husband played Professor Proton on The Big Bang Theory, sharing many scenes with Jim Parsons.