Robert Osborne

Robert Osborne

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Robert Jolin Osborne (; May 3, 1932 – March 6, 2017) was an American actor, film historian, television presenter, and author, best known for more than 20 years as the primary host of the cable channel Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Prior to hosting at TCM, Osborne had been a host on The Movie Channel, and earlier, a columnist for The Hollywood Reporter. Osborne also wrote the official history of the Academy Awards, originally published in 1988, and most recently revised in 2013.

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Robert Osborne was born on Tuesday, 3 May 1932 in Colfax, Washington, USA. His full name at birth was Robert Jolin Osborne. He was best known as a journalist. Osborne's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 6 March 2017 in New York City, New York, United States at the age of 84. He was 6' 1" (185 cm) tall with an average build. He had dark brown eyes and grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Taurus.

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Robert Jolin Osborne
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TCM Host
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Date of birth
3 May 1932
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Colfax, Washington, USA
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Date of death
6 March 2017
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84 (age at death)
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New York City, New York, United States
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Cause of death
Natural Cause (DIed In His Sleep)
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TV Personality, Actor, Writer,
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  • Osborne got his start working for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The ever-perspicacious Ball suggested that Osborne combine his interest in classic film and training in journalism, and write instead of act.
  • Graduated from the University of Washington`s School of Journalism.
  • Friend of Jean Hagen.

Robert Osborne is known for his role in the documentary Commitment to Life (2023) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the documentary Boulevard! A Hollywood Story (2021) as Self.

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