Robert Bloch
Biography
Robert Bloch works in writing. Born April 5, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died September 23, 1994. Archytele tracks 55 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- Bates Motel (2013) Characters
- Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) as Self (archive)
- Battle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket' (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Psycho (1998) Novel
- The Hunger (1997) Story
- Fear in the Dark (1991) as Self
- Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) Characters
- Stephen King's World of Horror (1989) as Self
- Monsters (1988) Story
- Psycho III (1986) Original Story
- Hollywood Ghost Stories (1986) as Himself (uncredited)
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Writer
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Director
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) Writer
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) Story
- Psycho II (1983) Characters
- The Horror of It All (1983) as Self
- Darkroom (1981) Writer
- Darkroom (1981) Story
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- The Amazing Captain Nemo (1978) Screenplay
- Three Dangerous Ladies (1977) Short Story
- The Mannikin (1977) Original Story
- The Dead Don't Die (1975) Screenplay
- The Cat Creature (1973) Story
- The Cat Creature (1973) Teleplay
- Ghost Story (1972) Writer
- Asylum (1972) Story
- Asylum (1972) Writer
- The House That Dripped Blood (1971) Writer
- Night Gallery (1970) Writer
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) Writer
- Torture Garden (1967) Writer
- Star Trek (1966) Writer
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) Writer
- Tales to Keep You Awake (1966) Short Story
- El Muñeco (1966) Writer
- The Deadly Bees (1966) Screenplay
- The Psychopath (1966) Writer
- Run for Your Life (1965) Writer
- The Skull (1965) Story
- The Skull (1965) Writer
- The Night Walker (1964) Screenplay
- Strait-Jacket (1964) Screenplay
- How to Plan a Movie Murder (1964) as Self
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) Writer
- The Cabinet of Caligari (1962) Writer
- The Couch (1962) Screenplay
- The Grim Reaper (1961) Teleplay
- Thriller (1960) Writer
- Psycho (1960) Novel
- Lock-Up (1959) Writer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Writer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Story
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Teleplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Bloch best known for?
Robert Bloch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bates Motel (2013), Psycho (1998), The Hunger (1997), Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990).
When and where was Robert Bloch born?
Robert Bloch was born on April 5, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on September 23, 1994.
How many credits does Robert Bloch have?
Robert Bloch has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2013.
What is Robert Bloch's background in cinema and television?
Robert Albert Bloch (April 5, 1917 – September 23, 1994) was a prolific American writer, primarily of crime, horror and science fiction. He is best known as the writer of Psycho, the basis for the film of the same name by Alfred Hitchcock. He was also known as an excellent standup speaker with a wry sense of humour. He...