Portrait of Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

Bio: Roberts Scott Blossom (March 25, 1924 – July 8, 2011) was an American poet and character actor of theatre, film, and television. He was best known for his roles as Old Man Marley in Home Alone (1990)
Born: Tue, Mar 25 1924
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 08 2011
Roberts Blossom is 87 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Balloon Farm
Balloon Farm
Roberts Blossom was 75 in Balloon Farm as 'Weasel Mayfield'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of The Quick and the Dead
The Quick and the Dead
Roberts Blossom was 70 in The Quick and the Dead as 'Doc Wallace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 1995
Poster of The American Clock
The American Clock
Roberts Blossom was 68 in The American Clock
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1993
Poster of The Habitation of Dragons
The Habitation of Dragons
Roberts Blossom was 68 in The Habitation of Dragons as 'Mr. Charlie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1992
Poster of Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood
Roberts Blossom was 67 in Doc Hollywood as 'Judge Evans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1991
Poster of Death Falls
Death Falls
Roberts Blossom was 66 in Death Falls as 'Hals Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Home Alone
Home Alone
Roberts Blossom was 66 in Home Alone as 'Marley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1990
Poster of Always
Always
Roberts Blossom was 65 in Always as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1989
Poster of An Empire of Reason
An Empire of Reason
Roberts Blossom was 64 in An Empire of Reason as 'Melancton Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1988
Poster of The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ
Roberts Blossom was 64 in The Last Temptation of Christ as 'Aged Master'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1988
Poster of Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Roberts Blossom was 63 in Candy Mountain as 'Archie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of Vision Quest
Vision Quest
Roberts Blossom was 60 in Vision Quest as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1985
Poster of Noon Wine
Noon Wine
Roberts Blossom was 60 in Noon Wine as 'Mr. McClellan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Flashpoint
Flashpoint
Roberts Blossom was 60 in Flashpoint as 'Amarillo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1984
Poster of Reuben, Reuben
Reuben, Reuben
Roberts Blossom was 59 in Reuben, Reuben as 'Frank Spofford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1983
Poster of Christine
Christine
Roberts Blossom was 59 in Christine as 'George LeBay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1983
Poster of Johnny Belinda
Johnny Belinda
Roberts Blossom was 58 in Johnny Belinda as 'John McAdam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1982
Poster of The Wall
The Wall
Roberts Blossom was 57 in The Wall as 'Kuchaski'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1982
Poster of Family Reunion
Family Reunion
Roberts Blossom was 57 in Family Reunion as 'Phil King'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Roberts Blossom was 56 in Resurrection as 'John Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of The Gold Bug
The Gold Bug
Roberts Blossom was 55 in The Gold Bug as 'Mr. LeGrand'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of Escape from Alcatraz
Escape from Alcatraz
Roberts Blossom was 55 in Escape from Alcatraz as 'Doc'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Roberts Blossom was 53 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of Citizens Band
Citizens Band
Roberts Blossom was 53 in Citizens Band as 'Papa Thermodyne'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of The Great Masquerade
The Great Masquerade
Roberts Blossom was 50 in The Great Masquerade as 'Sherwood Gates'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1974
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Roberts Blossom was 50 in The Great Gatsby as 'Mr. Gatz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1974
Poster of Deranged
Deranged
Roberts Blossom was 49 in Deranged as 'Ezra Cobb'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1974
Poster of The Rimers of Eldritch
The Rimers of Eldritch
Roberts Blossom was 48 in The Rimers of Eldritch as 'Judge/Preacher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1972
Poster of Please Stand By
Please Stand By
Roberts Blossom was 48 in Please Stand By as 'Judge Nott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 1972
Poster of Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five
Roberts Blossom was 47 in Slaughterhouse-Five as 'Wild Bob Cody'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1972
Poster of The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope
The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope
Roberts Blossom was 47 in The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope as 'Governor Phips'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Hospital
The Hospital
Roberts Blossom was 47 in The Hospital as 'Guernsey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of Taylor Mead Dances
Taylor Mead Dances
Roberts Blossom was 37 in Taylor Mead Dances
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of The Sin of Jesus
The Sin of Jesus
Roberts Blossom was 37 in The Sin of Jesus
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1961
Poster of John Brown's Raid
John Brown's Raid
Roberts Blossom was 36 in John Brown's Raid as 'Stevens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 1960
Poster of Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom
Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom
Roberts Blossom will be 87+ in Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Roberts Blossom will be 87+ in Amazing Stories: The Movie II as 'Opa Globe (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Murder in the Heartland
Murder in the Heartland
Roberts Blossom was 69+ in Murder in the Heartland as 'Gus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 03 1993
Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Roberts Blossom was 63+ in In the Heat of the Night as 'Dr. Harris Pendleton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Roberts Blossom was 61+ in Amazing Stories as 'Ohpa Globe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Roberts Blossom was 61+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Man, Mordecai Hawkline'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Roberts Blossom was 61+ in The Equalizer as 'Oscar Peabody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Roberts Blossom was 60+ in Moonlighting as 'Lawrence Everette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Roberts Blossom was 60+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Inquisitor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Airwolf
Airwolf
Roberts Blossom was 59+ in Airwolf as 'Old man with Dog (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984
Poster of Mourning Becomes Electra
Mourning Becomes Electra
Roberts Blossom was 54+ in Mourning Becomes Electra as 'Seth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 1978
Poster of Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Roberts Blossom was 51+ in Beacon Hill as 'D.W. Griffith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 25 1975
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Roberts Blossom was 46+ in Great Performances as 'Judge / Preacher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Roberts Blossom was 34+ in Naked City as 'Brissen (uncredited), Quint'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Roberts Blossom was 24+ in Studio One as 'First Refugee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948