Bob Osborne

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bob Osborne
Occupation	Actor
Date Of Birth	May 3, 1932(1932-05-03)
Age	92
Date Of Death	March 6, 2017, New York, NY
Birthplace	Colfax
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Taurus

Bob Osborne Biography

Bob Osborne is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on May 3, 1932 in Colfax, Ohio, United States.

Robert Jolin Osborne (/ˈ ɒ z b ɔːr n / ; May 3, 1932 – March 6, 2017) was an American actor, film historian, television presenter, and author, best known for more than twenty years as the primary host of the cable channel Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Prior to 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.

One of Osborne’s early television appearances was in a 1959 episode of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse called “Chain of Command”, starring Hugh O’Brian. He was also featured in the Christmas Day Desilu Playhouse installment “The Desilu Revue” in December 1959. He also had small roles in such TV shows as The Californians and the 1962 pilot episode of The Beverly Hillbillies, “The Clampetts Strike Oil” (in the role of Jeff Taylor). He refrained from signing on for the series, however, thinking the show would not be a success, and instead focused his attention on acting in television commercials.

Bob Osborne Net Worth

Bob Osborne is one of the richest Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Osborne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Osborne was born on May 3, 1932, in the small town of Colfax, Washington, where he was raised. His parents were Robert Eugene Osborne, a public school teacher, and Hazel Ida (née Jolin). His older sister was Joan Osborne Beck. He had three nieces. Osborne graduated from the University of Washington School of Journalism in 1954.

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In 1984, Osborne began hosting for The Movie Channel, as well as winning the Publicists Guild of America 1984 Press Award. The following year, he began a relationship with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), when he hosted a tribute to Shirley Temple at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills. In 1988, AMPAS commissioned him to write 60 Years of the Oscar; he later wrote five updates to the volume, the latest being 85 Years of the Oscar in 2013.

Facts & Trivia

Braden Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bob Osborne celebrates birthday on May 3 of every year.

In 1993, Osborne was in a television commercial for The Psychic Network.

Who was the first host of Turner Classic Movies?

Robert Osborne , who served as the primetime host and anchor of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) since its launch in 1994, passed away in New York City.

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What happened TCM?

Comcast explained the move of TCM as part of the company’s regular review of lineups meant to maintain enough programming variety while also providing enough value. The company said TCM didn’t make the cut. “Viewership of TCM is low, as over 90% of our customers watch less than two movies per month.

WHEN DID TCM begin?

If you have even a casual interest in classic film, TCM is your primary source. It’s no longer just a TV channel. Increasingly, it’s a brand, a lifestyle choice. The network began in 1994 as a way for Turner Entertainment founder Ted Turner’s massive library of classic films to find a home on television.

What happened to the original host of TCM?

Death. Osborne retired in early 2016 due to ill health and missed a number of TCM annual events over the next year. He died from natural causes at his New York City apartment in The Osborne on West 57th Street on March 6, 2017, at the age of 84.