Roberts Blossom
Biography
Roberts Scott Blossom was an American character actor of theatre, film, and television, as well as a poet. He was born on March 25, 1924, in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Over the course of his career, he amassed 56 known acting credits in movies and television shows. Among his recognized work in film, he is best known for portraying the character Old Man Marley in the 1990 film Home Alone. His life and career spanned decades until his death on July 8, 2011, at the age of 87.
Career overview
Roberts Scott Blossom was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on March 25, 1924, and passed away on July 8, 2011, at the age of 87. He established himself as an American poet and a character actor with a career spanning theatre, film, and television.
Throughout his career in acting, Blossom accumulated fifty-six known credits. He is best known for his role as Old Man Marley in the 1990 film Home Alone.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom (2000) as Self
- Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes (1999) as Marley
- Balloon Farm (1999) as Weasel Mayfield
- The Quick and the Dead (1995) as Doc Wallace
- Chicago Hope (1994) as William Kronk
- The American Clock (1993) as Old Wayne Taylor
- Murder in the Heartland (1993) as Gus
- The Habitation of Dragons (1992) as Mr. Charlie
- Doc Hollywood (1991) as Judge Evans
- Death Falls (1991) as Hals Johnson
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Ned
- Amazing Stories: The Movie II (1990) as Opa Globe (archive footage)
- Home Alone (1990) as Marley
- Always (1989) as Dave
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) as Dr. Harris Pendleton
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) as Aged Master
- Candy Mountain (1988) as Archie
- An Empire of Reason (1988) as Melancton Smith
- The Equalizer (1985) as Oscar Peabody
- Moonlighting (1985) as Lawrence Everette
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Man (segment "The Burning Man")
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Mordecai Hawkline (segment "Song of the Younger World")
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Ohpa Globe
- Vision Quest (1985) as Grandpa
- Noon Wine (1985) as Mr. McClellan
- Airwolf (1984) as Old man with Dog (uncredited)
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Inquisitor
- Flashpoint (1984) as Amarillo
- Christine (1983) as George LeBay
- Reuben, Reuben (1983) as Frank Spofford
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mr. McClellan
- Johnny Belinda (1982) as John McAdam
- The Wall (1982) as Kuchaski
- Family Reunion (1981) as Phil King
- Family Reunion (1981) as Phil King
- Resurrection (1980) as John Harper
- The Gold Bug (1980) as Mr. LeGrand
- Escape from Alcatraz (1979) as Doc
- Mourning Becomes Electra (1978) as Seth
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) as Farmer
- Citizens Band (1977) as Papa Thermodyne
- The Adams Chronicles (1976) as Carver
- Beacon Hill (1975) as D.W. Griffith
- The Great Gatsby (1974) as Mr. Gatz
- Deranged (1974) as Ezra Cobb
- The Great Masquerade (1974) as Sherwood Gates
- Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) as Wild Bob Cody
- The Rimers of Eldritch (1972) as Judge/Preacher
- Please Stand By (1972) as Judge Nott
- The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope (1972) as Governor Phips
- Great Performances (1971) as Judge / Preacher
- The Hospital (1971) as Guernsey
- Taylor Mead Dances (1962)
- The Sin of Jesus (1961)
- John Brown's Raid (1960) as Stevens
- Naked City (1958) as Brissen (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Quint
- Studio One (1948) as First Refugee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roberts Blossom best known for?
Roberts Blossom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Quick and the Dead (1995), Chicago Hope (1994), Doc Hollywood (1991), Northern Exposure (1990).
When and where was Roberts Blossom born?
Roberts Blossom was born on March 25, 1924 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on July 8, 2011.
How many credits does Roberts Blossom have?
Roberts Blossom has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2000.
What is Roberts Blossom's background in cinema and television?
Roberts Scott Blossom was an American character actor of theatre, film, and television, as well as a poet. He was born on March 25, 1924, in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Over the course of his career, he amassed 56 known acting credits in movies and television shows. Among his recognized work in film, he is b...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Ned — aged about 66
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Man (segment "The Burning Man") — aged about 61
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Mordecai Hawkline (segment "Song of the Younger World") — aged about 61
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) as Dr. Harris Pendleton — aged about 64
- Airwolf (1984) as Old man with Dog (uncredited) — aged about 60
- Home Alone (1990) as Marley — aged about 66
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