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Robert Osborne

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, May 03 1932
Birthplace: Colfax, Washington, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 06 2017
Robert Osborne is 84 years old
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Poster of Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
Robert Osborne would have been no older than
84 in Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 16 2021
Poster of Making Montgomery Clift
Making Montgomery Clift
Robert Osborne would have been no older than
84 in Making Montgomery Clift
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Robert Osborne would have been no older than
84 in Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 06 2018
Poster of The Fabulous Allan Carr
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Robert Osborne would have been no older than
84 in The Fabulous Allan Carr
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 19 2017
Poster of A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D
A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D
Robert Osborne would have been no older than
84 in A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 16 2017
Poster of Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
Robert Osborne was
82 in Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 14 2015
Poster of Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Robert Osborne was
82 in Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Tue, Mar 24 2015
Poster of Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter Confidential
Robert Osborne was
82 in Tab Hunter Confidential
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 15 2015
Poster of Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival
Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival
Robert Osborne was
81 in Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival
Mon, Mar 31 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Robert Osborne was
81 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Robert Osborne was
81 in Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
as 'Self - Guest'.
Mon, Jan 06 2014
Poster of Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Robert Osborne was
80 in Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Wed, Mar 06 2013
Poster of Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Robert Osborne was
79 in Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 11 2012
Poster of Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Robert Osborne was
78 in Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Wed, Jan 12 2011
Poster of Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli
Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli
Robert Osborne was
78 in Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli
Sat, Dec 11 2010
Poster of A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
Robert Osborne was
77 in A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 20 2009
Poster of A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers
Robert Osborne was
77 in A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 02 2009
Poster of Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine
Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine
Robert Osborne was
76 in Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Jan 26 2009
Poster of Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
Robert Osborne was
76 in Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Robert Osborne was
76 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 14 2008
Poster of Turning of the Tide: The Ill-Starred Making of Moontide
Turning of the Tide: The Ill-Starred Making of Moontide
Robert Osborne was
76 in Turning of the Tide: The Ill-Starred Making of Moontide
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 02 2008
Poster of Killer Instincts: Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino at Twentieth Century Fox
Killer Instincts: Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino at Twentieth Century Fox
Robert Osborne was
76 in Killer Instincts: Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino at Twentieth Century Fox
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 02 2008
Poster of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Robert Osborne was
75 in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 04 2008
Poster of Inside 'The Apartment'
Inside 'The Apartment'
Robert Osborne was
75 in Inside 'The Apartment'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 06 2008
Poster of Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
Robert Osborne was
75 in Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Sep 13 2007
Poster of Private Screenings: Jane Fonda
Private Screenings: Jane Fonda
Robert Osborne was
74 in Private Screenings: Jane Fonda
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Mar 29 2007
Poster of Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon
Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon
Robert Osborne was
74 in Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Private Screenings: Stanley Donen
Private Screenings: Stanley Donen
Robert Osborne was
74 in Private Screenings: Stanley Donen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 06 2006
Poster of Sergeant York: Of God and Country
Sergeant York: Of God and Country
Robert Osborne was
74 in Sergeant York: Of God and Country
Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury
Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury
Robert Osborne was
74 in Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Aug 01 2006
Poster of Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall
Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall
Robert Osborne was
73 in Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Aug 01 2005
Poster of Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born
Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born
Robert Osborne was
72 in Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born
as 'Self - Film Historian'.
Wed, Apr 20 2005
Poster of George Lucas: Creating an Empire
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Robert Osborne was
72 in George Lucas: Creating an Empire
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 27 2005
Poster of Hitchcock and Dial M
Hitchcock and Dial M
Robert Osborne was
72 in Hitchcock and Dial M
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 31 2004
Poster of Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Robert Osborne was
72 in Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
Robert Osborne was
72 in Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of 3D: A Brief History
3D: A Brief History
Robert Osborne was
72 in 3D: A Brief History
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
Robert Osborne was
72 in Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
Robert Osborne was
72 in Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
Robert Osborne was
72 in Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Private Screenings: Patricia Neal
Private Screenings: Patricia Neal
Robert Osborne was
72 in Private Screenings: Patricia Neal
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Jun 28 2004
Poster of Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
Robert Osborne was
72 in Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jun 03 2004
Poster of A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'
A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'
Robert Osborne was
71 in A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 04 2003
Poster of Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'
Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'
Robert Osborne was
71 in Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 04 2003
Poster of Private Screenings: Shirley MacLaine
Private Screenings: Shirley MacLaine
Robert Osborne was
71 in Private Screenings: Shirley MacLaine
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Nov 04 2003
Poster of Curtains for Roy Earle
Curtains for Roy Earle
Robert Osborne was
71 in Curtains for Roy Earle
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 03 2003
Poster of Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
Robert Osborne was
71 in Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 30 2003
Poster of Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
Robert Osborne was
70 in Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
as 'Himself, film historian'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night'
Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night'
Robert Osborne was
70 in Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Private Screenings: Betty Hutton
Private Screenings: Betty Hutton
Robert Osborne was
67 in Private Screenings: Betty Hutton
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of Private Screenings: Anthony Quinn
Private Screenings: Anthony Quinn
Robert Osborne was
67 in Private Screenings: Anthony Quinn
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Oct 12 1999
Poster of Private Screenings: Charlton Heston
Private Screenings: Charlton Heston
Robert Osborne was
66 in Private Screenings: Charlton Heston
as 'Self - Host'.
Fri, Nov 06 1998
Poster of Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
Robert Osborne was
66 in Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
as 'Self - Host'.
Wed, Aug 12 1998
Poster of Private Screenings: June Allyson
Private Screenings: June Allyson
Robert Osborne was
66 in Private Screenings: June Allyson
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Jun 30 1998
Poster of Private Screenings: Mickey Rooney
Private Screenings: Mickey Rooney
Robert Osborne was
64 in Private Screenings: Mickey Rooney
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart
Robert Osborne was
64 in Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Jan 07 1997
Poster of Private Screenings: Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell
Private Screenings: Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell
Robert Osborne was
64 in Private Screenings: Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell
as 'Self - Host'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland
Robert Osborne was
63 in Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland
as 'Self / Host'.
Sun, Apr 14 1996
Poster of Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner
Robert Osborne was
63 in Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner
as 'Self / Host'.
Mon, Jan 22 1996
Poster of Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Robert Osborne was
62 in Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 09 1994
Poster of Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
Robert Osborne was
55 in Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Robert Osborne was
34 in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
as 'Junior Executive (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 09 1967
Poster of Psycho
Psycho
Robert Osborne was
28 in Psycho
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 22 1960

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Robert Osborne was
78+ in Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Poster of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Robert Osborne was
68+ in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 30 2000
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Robert Osborne was
30+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Jeff Taylor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Robert Osborne was
29+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Robert Osborne was
25+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
as 'Weather Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Private Screenings
Private Screenings
Robert Osborne will be
84+ in Private Screenings
as 'Self - Host, Self- Host'.
First Air Date
Unreleased