Roberts Blossom
Roberts Blossom is known for Home Alone (1990), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Escape from Alcatraz (1979).
Biography
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)
Questions about Roberts Blossom
How many Roberts Blossom films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 37 films with Roberts Blossom, from 1960 to 2000.
What is the best rated Roberts Blossom film?
The best rated Roberts Blossom film in the catalogue is Home Alone (1990), rated 7.5.
What was the first Roberts Blossom film?
The first Roberts Blossom film in the catalogue is The Hospital, from 1971.
Who has Roberts Blossom worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Roberts Blossom shares the most credits with John Williams (3 films), Kevin Conway (3 films) and Barnard Hughes (2 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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7.5 Home Alone
1990
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7.4 Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
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7.5 Escape from Alcatraz
1979
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6.9 Christine
1983
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6.6 The Quick and the Dead
1995
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7.2 The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
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6.4 Doc Hollywood
1991
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6.2 Always
1989
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6.3 The Great Gatsby
1974
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6.5 Slaughterhouse-Five
1972
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6.4 Vision Quest
1985
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5.8 Deranged
1974
Trivia
- Also works as
- poet · theatre director
- Studied at
- Harvard University · Asheville School · Hawken School
- Spouse
- Beverly Schmidt Blossom
Trivia from Wikidata, licensed CC0.
Full filmography
38 films — 37 in the catalogue
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8.0
Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom
2000 · Self
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Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes
1999 · Marley
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5.9 Balloon Farm
1999 · Weasel Mayfield
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6.6 The Quick and the Dead
1995 · Doc Wallace
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5.7 The American Clock
1993 · Old Wayne Taylor
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6.0 The Habitation of Dragons
1992 · Mr. Charlie
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6.4 Doc Hollywood
1991 · Judge Evans
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5.0 Death Falls
1991 · Hals Johnson
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Amazing Stories: The Movie II
1990 · Opa Globe
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7.5 Home Alone
1990 · Marley
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6.2 Always
1989 · Dave
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An Empire of Reason
1988 · Melancton Smith
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7.2 The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 · Aged Master
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6.1 Candy Mountain
1988 · Archie
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6.4 Vision Quest
1985 · Grandpa
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Noon Wine
1985 · Mr. McClellan
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6.2 Flashpoint
1984 · Amarillo
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6.4 Reuben, Reuben
1983 · Frank Spofford
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6.9 Christine
1983 · George LeBay
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6.3 Johnny Belinda
1982 · John McAdam
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6.6 The Wall
1982 · Kuchaski
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8.0 Family Reunion
1981 · Phil King
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6.5 Resurrection
1980 · John Harper
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6.3 The Gold Bug
1980 · Mr. LeGrand
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7.5 Escape from Alcatraz
1979 · Doc
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7.4 Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 · Farmer
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5.0 Citizens Band
1977 · Papa Thermodyne
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3.6 The Great Masquerade
1974 · Sherwood Gates
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6.3 The Great Gatsby
1974 · Mr. Gatz
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5.8 Deranged
1974 · Ezra Cobb
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The Rimers of Eldritch
1972 · Judge/Preacher
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9.0 Please Stand By
1972 · Judge Nott
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6.5 Slaughterhouse-Five
1972 · Wild Bob Cody
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10.0 The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope
1972 · Governor Phips
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6.6 The Hospital
1971 · Guernsey
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Taylor Mead Dances
1962
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5.6
The Sin of Jesus
1961
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John Brown's Raid
1960 · Stevens
Series and TV shows
10 titles
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7.2
Chicago Hope
1994 · William Kronk
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7.8
Northern Exposure
1990 · Ned
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7.6
In the Heat of the Night
1988 · Dr. Harris Pendleton
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7.5
Amazing Stories
1985 · Ohpa Globe
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7.5
Moonlighting
1985 · Lawrence Everette
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7.2
The Equalizer
1985 · Oscar Peabody
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7.7
The Twilight Zone
1985 · Man (segment "The Burning Man")
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7.6
Airwolf
1984 · Old man with Dog (uncredited)
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7.2
Tales from the Darkside
1984 · Inquisitor
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6.1
Great Performances
1971 · Judge / Preacher
People data: TMDb.
Cast