Roberts Blossom
Acting
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)
Born: March 25, 1924
Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Known For
Family Reunion
Elizabeth Winfield is a retired teacher, who desperately tries to keep her family together. While she's traveling through the country and meeting her relatives, back in her hometown, a group of shopping mall developers are planning to take over her family land in order to begin their ambitious project. Now she needs to find ways to stop this construction in time before the town's annual festivities.
Northern Exposure
After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.
The Twilight Zone
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
The Twilight Zone
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
Airwolf
As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.
Moonlighting
After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.
Escape from Alcatraz
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name starring Carroll O'Connor as the white police chief William Gillespie, and Howard Rollins as the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995. Its executive producers were Fred Silverman, Juanita Bartlett and Carroll O'Connor. TGG Direct released the first season of the series to DVD on August 28, 2012.
Home Alone
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.
Amazing Stories
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.
Filmography
as Weasel Mayfield
as Doc Wallace
as William Kronk
as Gus
as Old Wayne Taylor
as Mr. Charlie
as Judge Evans
as Hals Johnson
as Opa Globe (archive footage)
as Marley
as Ned
as Dave
as Melancton Smith
as Aged Master
as Dr. Harris Pendleton
as Archie
as Ohpa Globe
as Man (segment "The Burning Man")
as Mordecai Hawkline (segment "Song of the Younger World")
as Oscar Peabody
as Lawrence Everette
as Grandpa
as Mr. McClellan
as Inquisitor
as Amarillo
as Old man with Dog (uncredited)
as Frank Spofford
as George LeBay
as John McAdam
as Kuchaski
as Phil King
as Phil King
as John Harper
as Mr. LeGrand
as Doc
as Seth
as Farmer
as Papa Thermodyne
as D.W. Griffith
as Sherwood Gates
as Mr. Gatz
as Ezra Cobb
as Judge/Preacher
as Wild Bob Cody
as Governor Phips
as Guernsey
as Judge / Preacher
as Stevens
as Brissen (uncredited)
as Quint
as First Refugee