Bob Balaban (born August 16, 1945) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is renowned for his roles in films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), 2010 (1984), Gosford Park (2001), and Capote (2005). His work spans various genres, showcasing his versatility in the film industry and contributing to numerous acclaimed projects.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 343 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Bob
Bright fame
Read Full Bob Name AnalysisAugust 16, 1945 Facts
Generation Group
Bob Balaban belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Latin School of Chicago | HB Studio | Colgate University
Occupation: film actor | television actor | film producer | film director | stage actor | screenwriter | actor
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for August 16, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 26 | 24 Leo 5 | 11 Scorpio 55 |
Moon | 1 Sagittarius 3 | 0 Gemini 28 | 9 Scorpio 10 |
Mercury | 0 Virgo 32 | 5 Leo 57 | 1 Sagittarius 3 |
Venus | 13 Cancer 55 | 19 Cancer 20 | 20 Libra 32 |
Mars | 16 Gemini 15 | 6 Libra 7 | 27 Cancer 53 |
Jupiter | 28 Virgo 10 | 14 Cancer 58 | 15 Libra 1 |
Saturn | 19 Cancer 51 | 0 Aries 51 | 25 Cancer 19 |
Uranus | 16 Gemini 52 | 1 Gemini 18 | 16 Gemini 43 |
Neptune | 4 Libra 40 | 1 Aries 42 | 7 Libra 28 |
Pluto | 10 Leo 16 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 11 Leo 47 |
Rahu | 6 Cancer 44 | 19 Pisces 26 | 2 Cancer 30 |
Ketu | 6 Capricorn 44 | 19 Virgo 26 | 2 Capricorn 30 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Bob Balaban's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025