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Robert Osborne

Robert Osborne

Acting·1932–2017·49 films

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.

As Actor

Psycho
Psycho (1960)Man (uncredited)
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2018)Self
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)Junior Executive (uncredited)
And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)Self - Interviewee
Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)Self
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (2009)Self
Hitchcock and Dial M
Hitchcock and Dial M (2004)Self
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess (2004)Self
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart (1997)Self - Host
The Fabulous Allan Carr
The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)Self
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story (2021)Self
Making Montgomery Clift
Making Montgomery Clift (2018)Self
3D: A Brief History
3D: A Brief History (2004)
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'
Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' (2003)Self
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)Self
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne (2014)Self - Guest
Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths
Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths (2004)Self
Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'
Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man' (2004)Self
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'
Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (2003)Self, Film Historian
A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'
A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not' (2003)Self
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics
A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics (2009)Self
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic (2004)Self
Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'
Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage' (2003)Self
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock (2004)Self
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
George Lucas: Creating an Empire (2005)Self
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star (1987)Self (archive footage)
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle (2004)Self
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her (1994)Self
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute
Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute (2015)Self
Forever Endeavor
Forever EndeavorSelf
Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon
Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon (2007)Self
Sergeant York: Of God and Country
Sergeant York: Of God and Country (2006)
Inside 'The Apartment'
Inside 'The Apartment' (2008)Self
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' (2008)Self
Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2012)Self
Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival
Eva Marie Saint: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival (2014)
Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2013)
Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2015)
Private Screenings: Jane Fonda
Private Screenings: Jane Fonda (2007)Self - Host
Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine
Private Screenings: Ernest Borgnine (2009)Self - Host
Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Luise Rainer: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2011)
Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury
Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury (2006)Self - Host
Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall
Private Screenings: Lauren Bacall (2005)Self - Host
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Lana Turner (1996)Self / Host
Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli
Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli (2010)Self
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland
Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland (1996)Self / Host
Curtains for Roy Earle
Curtains for Roy Earle (2003)Self
Private Screenings: Patricia Neal
Private Screenings: Patricia Neal (2004)Self - Host
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison (2007)Self - Host

As Writer