
Roberts Blossom
Known for Acting · 55 credits
- Born
- 1924-03-25
- Died
- 2011-07-08
- Place of birth
- New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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)
Known For
TV Shows (17)

Chicago Hope
1994
as William Kronk

Great Performances
1971
as Judge / Preacher

The Equalizer
1985
as Oscar Peabody

Naked City
1958
as Brissen (uncredited) / Quint

Airwolf
1984
as Old man with Dog (uncredited)

Studio One
1948
as First Refugee

The Twilight Zone
1985
as Man (segment "The Burning Man") / Mordecai Hawkline (segment "Song of the Younger World")

Northern Exposure
1990
as Ned

Moonlighting
1985
as Lawrence Everette

Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Inquisitor

Amazing Stories
1985
as Ohpa Globe

In the Heat of the Night
1988
as Dr. Harris Pendleton

The Adams Chronicles
1976
as Carver

Beacon Hill
1975
as D.W. Griffith

Murder in the Heartland
1993
as Gus

Mourning Becomes Electra
1978
as Seth

Family Reunion
1981
as Phil King
Movies (38)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
as Farmer

Escape from Alcatraz
1979
as Doc

Christine
1983
as George LeBay

The Quick and the Dead
1995
as Doc Wallace

The Last Temptation of Christ
1988
as Aged Master

Always
1989
as Dave

The Great Gatsby
1974
as Mr. Gatz

Doc Hollywood
1991
as Judge Evans

Slaughterhouse-Five
1972
as Wild Bob Cody

Citizens Band
1977
as Papa Thermodyne

Vision Quest
1985
as Grandpa

The Hospital
1971
as Guernsey

Candy Mountain
1988
as Archie

Deranged
1974
as Ezra Cobb

Resurrection
1980
as John Harper

Home Alone
1990
as Marley

Flashpoint
1984
as Amarillo

Family Reunion
1981
as Phil King

Johnny Belinda
1982
as John McAdam

The American Clock
1993
as Old Wayne Taylor

The Habitation of Dragons
1992
as Mr. Charlie

Reuben, Reuben
1983
as Frank Spofford

Balloon Farm
1999
as Weasel Mayfield

The Wall
1982
as Kuchaski

Amazing Stories: The Movie II
1990
as Opa Globe (archive footage)

The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope
1972
as Governor Phips

Noon Wine
1985
as Mr. McClellan

John Brown's Raid
1960
as Stevens

Death Falls
1991
as Hals Johnson

An Empire of Reason
1988
as Melancton Smith

The Rimers of Eldritch
1972
as Judge/Preacher

The Gold Bug
1980
as Mr. LeGrand
The Sin of Jesus
1961

Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes
1999
as Marley
Full Blossom: The Life of Poet/Actor Roberts Blossom
2000
as Self

The Great Masquerade
1974
as Sherwood Gates
Please Stand By
1972
as Judge Nott
Taylor Mead Dances
1962
About Roberts Blossom
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) With 55 credits spanning from 1948 to 2000, Roberts Blossom has appeared in 38 films and 17 TV shows.
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Most Popular Roberts Blossom Movies
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — as Farmer
- Escape from Alcatraz (1979) — as Doc
- Christine (1983) — as George LeBay
- The Quick and the Dead (1995) — as Doc Wallace
- The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) — as Aged Master
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