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Bob Costas

Acting Born Mar 22, 1952 Queens, New York, USA 125 credits
125
Total Credits
2026
80 Years Career Span
44
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Robert Quinlan Costas, born March 22 1952 in Queens, New York, USA, is an American male sportscaster and actor. He is listed on The Movie Database with 124 acting credits and is also known for his work as a television personality. Costas spent a long tenure with NBC Sports from 1980 through 2019, during which he received 28 Emmy awards and served as the prime‑time host for eleven Olympic Games between 1992 and 2016. In addition to his broadcasting career, he has appeared in various film and television projects, and is sometimes referred to by the nickname “Rapping Roberto.”

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Career

Career overview

Robert Quinlan Costas, born March 22 1952 in Queens, New York, is an American sportscaster who has also pursued acting work. In the entertainment database TMDB he is listed under the name Robert Quinlan Costas and is classified as “Known For” acting, with a total of 124 credited appearances. His acting portfolio is recorded alongside his extensive career in sports broadcasting, reflecting a breadth of on‑screen involvement beyond his primary profession.

Costas’s long tenure with NBC Sports, spanning from 1980 through 2019, earned him 28 Emmy awards and positioned him as the prime‑time host of eleven Olympic Games between 1992 and 2016. While his broadcasting achievements dominate public recognition, the TMDB record confirms that his on‑camera presence extended into acting roles, contributing to a sizable list of credits that complement his sportscasting legacy.

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Known for

The Last Dance

as Himself

The Last Dance

as Self - WGN-Chicago 1979-80

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

2018
Film

Cars 3

as Bob Cutlass (voice)

Brockmire

as Bob Costas

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Self (voice)

MLB Now

as Self

Go On

as Self
Film

Moneyball

as Sports Announcer (voice)

Frequent co-stars

Owen Wilson 2 shared titles
Bonnie Hunt 2 shared titles
Larry the Cable Guy 2 shared titles
Tony Shalhoub 2 shared titles
Guido Quaroni 2 shared titles
John Ratzenberger 2 shared titles
Darrell Waltrip 2 shared titles
Jim Lampley 2 shared titles
Paul Newman 1 shared title
Cheech Marin 1 shared title

Career timeline

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball AssociationUeckField Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
The VerdictClementeBaseball Mensch: The Marty Lurie StoryGoing, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
Mr. McMahonThe Waiting Game
It Ain't OverBrick by Brick: The Story of Wrigley Field
Joe Montana: Cool Under PressureSay Hey, Willie Mays!
The Story of Late NightHere TodayBack on the Record with Bob CostasRulon Gardner Won't DieImagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
The Last DanceThe Last DanceThe Sounds of BaseballThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultLong Gone Summer
Firing Line with Margaret HooverShut Up and DribbleU.S. Open Epics: Tiger and RoccoGenerations of the GameTed Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"
Cars 3BrockmireThis Was the XFLSpringfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertMLB Network PresentsThe Curious Case of the Chicago CubsRandy Johnson: The Big PictureIron: The Legacy of Cal Ripken Jr
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersLast Week Tonight with John OliverThe Men in Blazers ShowMr. Baseball, Bob Uecker
MLB NowFree SpiritsThe United States of FootballUndefeated: The Roger Brown StoryThe Doctor
Go OnMLB's 20 Greatest Games
MoneyballOn the Shoulders of GiantsCatching HellChicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
ConanBaseball: The Tenth InningBaseball: The Tenth InningA Hall for Heroes: The Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction of 1939
Studio 42 with Bob CostasMLB: Baseball's Seasons
2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps: Inside Story of the Beijing Games
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular SongDare To Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team
CarsFootball Night in AmericaWWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate AnthologyWait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago CubsHome Base: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert ReportCoach CarterCostas NowMantle
The Tony Danza Show
Real Time with Bill MaherForever Loyal: A Salute to the Cubs Fans and Their Field
MonkThe 2002 Olympic Winter Games - Olympic Highlights
Pootie TangOn the Record with Bob Costas50 Years of NBC Late NightTony Gwynn - Mr. Padre
Baby BluesMichael Jordan to the MaxWhen It Was a Game 3Major League Baseball: All Century Team
Family Guy
BASEketballExpress: Aisle to GloryRace for the Record
Long Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association
The Daily ShowArli$$Spin City
The Drew Carey ShowNewsRadioOpen Season

Full Filmography

125 titles
  • Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association (2026) as Self
  • Ueck (2026)
  • Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback (2026) as Self
  • The Verdict (2025) as Self
  • Clemente (2025) as Self
  • Baseball Mensch: The Marty Lurie Story (2025) as Narrator
  • Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run (2025) as Self
  • Mr. McMahon (2024) as Self
  • The Waiting Game (2024)
  • It Ain't Over (2023) as Self
  • Brick by Brick: The Story of Wrigley Field (2023)
  • Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Say Hey, Willie Mays! (2022) as Self
  • The Story of Late Night (2021) as Self
  • Here Today (2021) as Bob Costas
  • Back on the Record with Bob Costas (2021) as Self - Host
  • Rulon Gardner Won't Die (2021)
  • Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting (2021) as Self - Interviewee
  • Behind the Mask - Stories of the COVID-19 pandemic (2021) as Self
  • The Last Dance (2020) as Himself
  • The Last Dance (2020) as Self - WGN-Chicago 1979-80
  • The Sounds of Baseball (2020) as Self - Host
  • The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
  • Long Gone Summer (2020) as Himself
  • Game 6: The Movie (2020) as Self
  • AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. (2020) as (archive footage)
  • The Sandberg Game (2020)
  • Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)
  • Shut Up and Dribble (2018) as Self - Sportscaster
  • U.S. Open Epics: Tiger and Rocco (2018) as Self
  • Generations of the Game (2018)
  • Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" (2018) as Self
  • Cars 3 (2017) as Bob Cutlass (voice)
  • Brockmire (2017) as Bob Costas
  • This Was the XFL (2017) as Himself
  • Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson (2017) as Self
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
  • MLB Network Presents (2015) as Self
  • The Curious Case of the Chicago Cubs (2015)
  • Randy Johnson: The Big Picture (2015)
  • Iron: The Legacy of Cal Ripken Jr (2015)
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self (voice)
  • The Men in Blazers Show (2014) as Self
  • Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker (2014) as Self
  • MLB Now (2013) as Self
  • Free Spirits (2013) as Self
  • The United States of Football (2013)
  • Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story (2013) as Himself
  • The Doctor (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Schooled: The Price of College Sports (2013) as Himself
  • Glickman (2013) as Self
  • 365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley (2013) as Himself - Journalist
  • The World Series: History of the Fall Classic (2013) as Self
  • Hawk: The Colorful Life of Ken Harrelson (2013) as Narrator
  • Go On (2012) as Self
  • MLB's 20 Greatest Games (2012)
  • Moneyball (2011) as Sports Announcer (voice)
  • On the Shoulders of Giants (2011)
  • Catching Hell (2011) as Self
  • Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago (2011) as Self
  • Conan (2010) as Self
  • Baseball: The Tenth Inning (2010) as Self
  • Baseball: The Tenth Inning (2010) as Self
  • A Hall for Heroes: The Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction of 1939 (2010)
  • Studio 42 with Bob Costas (2009) as Self - Host
  • MLB: Baseball's Seasons (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps: Inside Story of the Beijing Games (2008) as Himself
  • Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007) as Self
  • Dare To Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cars (2006) as Bob Cutlass (voice)
  • Football Night in America (2006)
  • WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006) as Bob Costas
  • Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs (2006)
  • Home Base: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (2006)
  • The Colbert Report (2005) as Self
  • The Colbert Report (2005) as Self (uncredited)
  • Coach Carter (2005) as Bob Costas
  • Costas Now (2005) as Self - Host
  • Mantle (2005) as Self
  • The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
  • Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
  • Forever Loyal: A Salute to the Cubs Fans and Their Field (2003) as The Narrator
  • Monk (2002) as Bob Costas
  • The 2002 Olympic Winter Games - Olympic Highlights (2002) as Narrator
  • Pootie Tang (2001) as Bob Costas
  • On the Record with Bob Costas (2001) as Self - Host
  • 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Tony Gwynn - Mr. Padre (2001)
  • Baby Blues (2000)
  • Michael Jordan to the Max (2000) as Self
  • When It Was a Game 3 (2000) as Self (voice)
  • Major League Baseball: All Century Team (2000) as Narrator
  • Family Guy (1999) as Bob Costas (voice)
  • BASEketball (1998) as Bob Costas
  • Express: Aisle to Glory (1998) as Self
  • Race for the Record (1998) as Self
  • Long Shots: The Life and Times of the American Basketball Association (1997)
  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self
  • Arli$$ (1996) as Bob Costas
  • Spin City (1996) as Bob Costas (voice)
  • The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Himself
  • NewsRadio (1995) as Bob Costas
  • Open Season (1995) as Bob Costas
  • Baseball (1994) as Self
  • Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
  • The Critic (1994) as Bob Costas (voice)
  • The Scout (1994) as Bob Costas
  • Raw (1993)
  • Frasier (1993) as Jake (voice)
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Bob Costas
  • The Simpsons (1989) as Bob Costas (voice)
  • Later with Bob Costas (1988)
  • New York Yankees: The Movie (1987) as Self
  • Let's Go Mets (1986) as Self
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Preshow Host
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (voice) (uncredited)
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • Meet the Press (1947) as Self - Guest
  • Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association as Self
  • The Best We've Got: The Carl Erskine Story as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bob Costas best known for?

Bob Costas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Dance (2020), The Last Dance (2020), Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018), Cars 3 (2017).

When and where was Bob Costas born?

Bob Costas was born on March 22, 1952 in Queens, New York, USA.

How many credits does Bob Costas have?

Bob Costas has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2026.

What is Bob Costas's background in cinema and television?

Robert Quinlan Costas, born March 22 1952 in Queens, New York, USA, is an American male sportscaster and actor. He is listed on The Movie Database with 124 acting credits and is also known for his work as a television personality. Costas spent a long tenure with NBC Sports from 1980 through 2019, during which he receiv...