Robert Osborne
Date of birth: 1932-05-03
Place of birth: Colfax, Washington, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Robert Jolin Osborne, Bob Osborne
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.
Movie Credits
Curtains for Roy Earle
2003-11-03
A featurette exploring the gangster films made at Warner Bros., actor Humphrey Bogart's career and t
A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D
2017-05-16
Documentary about the use of 3-D technology in Inferno (1953) and the advent of CinemaScope, in 1953
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer
2009-01-01
A 100 year history of the development of movie marketing, reflecting technical improvements, audienc
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
1987-10-07
One of Hollywood's brightest stars is eclipsed by drink, drugs and self-doubt.
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
2003-01-01
Film historians examines the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood."
Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night'
2003-01-01
Documentary looking at the film classic, They Drive By Night
Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon
2007-01-01
A documentary about actor Jack Lemmon.
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
2003-09-30
An overview of the making of John Huston's 1948 classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
2005-01-27
A Biography of George Lucas.
Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born
2005-04-20
This documentary is featured on the DVD for Captain Blood (1935), released in 2005.
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
2004-09-07
A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.
Private Screenings: Stanley Donen
2006-12-06
Interview with Director Stanley Donen on his career in film.
Private Screenings: Mickey Rooney
1997-04-01
Mickey Rooney is interviewed by Robert Osborne.
Killer Instincts: Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino at Twentieth Century Fox
2008-09-02
Brief overview of the two actors at the Fox Studio.
Tab Hunter Confidential
2015-03-15
Throughout the 1950s, Tab Hunter reigned as Hollywood’s ultimate male heartthrob. But throughout his
Psycho
1960-06-22
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starti
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
2015-04-14
Friends and family surprise Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film F
Sergeant York: Of God and Country
2006-11-07
Behind the scenes documentary on the making of Sergeant York.
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
2004-09-07
A documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film, "Suspicion".
Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
2012-04-11
Renowned actor Peter O’Toole joined Robert Osborne at the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival to discuss
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
2004-09-07
Documentary short focusing on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 film I Confess.
Hitchcock and Dial M
2004-10-31
A retrospective look at the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008-10-14
The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by S
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
2018-06-06
The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy La
3D: A Brief History
2004-09-07
A look at how Dial M for Murder (1954) was produced for 3-D viewing.
Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
2004-09-07
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Wrong Man."
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers
2009-10-02
A look at thrillers from all sides, including different types of thrillers and the stylistic tools f
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
2009-12-20
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics looks at Hollywood’s biggest screen spectaculars
A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'
2003-11-04
In the '40s Howard Hawks boasts that he can make a movie out of the worst thing Hemingway ever has w
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
2008-03-04
A making of featurette of 12 Angry Men made exclusively for the Collector's Edition DVD.
Turning of the Tide: The Ill-Starred Making of Moontide
2008-09-02
Making of Moontide talking about the production of the movie.
Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
2004-09-07
Short documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
And the Oscar Goes To...
2014-02-01
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE O
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
2004-06-03
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle is a documentary focusing on the first six sound Tarzan fil
Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
2011-01-12
100-year-old Oscar-winning actress Luise Rainer sits down with Robert Osborne at the 2010 TCM Classi
Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival
2014-03-31
Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint discusses her life and career at the 2013 TCM Classic
Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
2013-03-06
In a show taped before a live audience at the TCM Classic Film Festival in April 2012, Robert Osborn
Inside 'The Apartment'
2008-01-06
A 2007 documentary on the making of "The Apartment."
Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli
2010-12-11
A conversation with Liza Minnelli.
Making Montgomery Clift
2018-09-23
Classic film star and queer icon Montgomery Clift’s legacy has long been a story of tragedy and self
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart
1997-01-07
Robert Osbourne hosts this television special, in which many trailers for Humphrey Bogart's films ar
Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
2015-03-24
Academy Award-winning actor Alan Arkin discusses his life and career with TCM host Robert Osborne at
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland
1996-04-14
Rarely seen movie trailers reveal Judy Garland's rise to stardom. Hosted by Robert Osborne.
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner
1996-01-22
Rarely seen movie trailers reveal Lana Turner's rise to stardom. Hosted by Robert Osborne.
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994-08-09
As the first "blonde bombshell," Mae West reigned supreme and changed the nation's view of women, se
Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'
2003-11-04
Bogart was interested in this project because it offered a chance to work with his new bride. The st
Private Screenings: Shirley MacLaine
2003-11-04
Shirley MacLaine discusses her life and career with TCM host Robert Osborne.
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
2014-01-06
TCM host Robert Osborne discusses his life and career with guest interviewer Alec Baldwin in commemo
Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
1998-08-12
Robert Osborne hosts this TCM original featuring an exclusive interview with the original Odd Couple
Private Screenings: Anthony Quinn
1999-10-12
The two-time Oscar winner discusses his career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.
Private Screenings: Charlton Heston
1998-11-06
The noted star of such epics as The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur discusses his career with TCM host
Private Screenings: Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell
1996-11-01
Co-stars and lifelong friends Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell recall their careers.
Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury
2006-08-01
Angela Lansbury discusses her life and career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.
Private Screenings: Jane Fonda
2007-03-29
Actress Jane Fonda discusses her life and career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.
Private Screenings: June Allyson
1998-06-30
Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne interviews June Allyson on her career as MGM's resident "g
Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall
2005-08-01
Lauren Bacall discusses her life and career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.
Private Screenings: Patricia Neal
2004-06-28
Patricia Neal discusses her career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
2007-09-13
Director Norman Jewison discusses his life and career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne
Private Screenings: Betty Hutton
2000-04-27
Singer-comedian Betty Button shares stories from her career as one of Hollywood's top stars.
Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine
2009-01-26
Oscar®-winner Ernest Borgnine sits down with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne to discuss hi
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
2021-08-16
In the mid-1950s, Dickson Hughes and Richard Stapley, young composers and romantic partners, are hir
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017-05-19
Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr threw th
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1967-03-09
A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
2000-12-03
For more than 30 years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the wo
Credit Where Credit is Due
2006-10-03
Featurette on the making of Action in the North Atlantic (1943) starring Humphrey Bogart.