About Bob Balaban: Robert Elmer "Bob" Balaban is an American actor, author, producer, and director. He was one of the producers nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gosford Park (2001), in which he also appeared.
I loved being in Close Encounters, just to watch Steven Spielberg working was exciting.
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.
