Robert Osborne

Robert Osborne

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

May 3, 1932

died

March 6, 2017

place of birth

Colfax, Washington, USA

also known as

Robert Jolin Osborne · Bob Osborne

total credits

49 movies

Biography

Robert Osborne was longtime (and the original) primary host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) cable television channel. He was also an actor, film historian, author, columnist, presenter, and general TCM representative.

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Known For

Psycho

Psycho

as Man (uncredited)

And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self - Interviewee

Tab Hunter Confidential

Tab Hunter Confidential

as Self

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

as Junior Executive (uncredited)

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

as Self

Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

as Self

Filmography

49 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

Psycho
8.4

Psycho

1960as Man (uncredited)
And the Oscar Goes To...
6.8

And the Oscar Goes To...

2014as Self - Interviewee
Tab Hunter Confidential
7.3

Tab Hunter Confidential

2015as Self
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
6.7

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

1967as Junior Executive (uncredited)
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
6.9

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

2018as Self
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
6.2

Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

2021as Self
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
5.0

George Lucas: Creating an Empire

2005as Self
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

1994as Self
The Fabulous Allan Carr
4.5

The Fabulous Allan Carr

2017as Self
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
8.0

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

2008as Self
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers
6.7

A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers

2009as Self
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute

Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute

2015as Self
Making Montgomery Clift
7.8

Making Montgomery Clift

2018as Self
Hitchcock and Dial M
6.4

Hitchcock and Dial M

2004as Self
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'

2008as Self
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
7.3

Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

2014as Self - Guest
Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'
8.0

Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'

2003as Self
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
7.4

Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'

2003as Self
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
8.5

Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic

2004as Self
Inside 'The Apartment'

Inside 'The Apartment'

2008as Self
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
10.0

Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star

1987as Self (archive footage)
3D: A Brief History
6.3

3D: A Brief History

2004
A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'
8.0

A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'

2003as Self
Forever Endeavor

Forever Endeavor

as Self
Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon

Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon

2007as Self
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
8.5

Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock

2004as Self
Sergeant York: Of God and Country

Sergeant York: Of God and Country

2006
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
7.0

Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess

2004as Self
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
8.0

A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics

2009as Self
Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
7.3

Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'

2004as Self
Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

2012as Self
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
7.0

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'

2003as Self, Film Historian
Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival

Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival

2014
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart
6.0

Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart

1997as Self - Host
Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
7.3

Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths

2004as Self
Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

2013
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
9.0

Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle

2004as Self
Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury

Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury

2006as Self - Host
Private Screenings: Jane Fonda

Private Screenings: Jane Fonda

2007as Self - Host
Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

2015
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner

Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner

1996as Self / Host
Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

2011
Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine

Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine

2009as Self - Host
Private Screenings: Patricia Neal

Private Screenings: Patricia Neal

2004as Self - Host
Curtains for Roy Earle

Curtains for Roy Earle

2003as Self
Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall

Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall

2005as Self - Host
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland

Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland

1996as Self / Host
Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli

Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli

2010as Self
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison

Private Screenings: Norman Jewison

2007as Self - Host