Roberts Blossom

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

Home Alone

as Marley

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

as Farmer

Escape from Alcatraz

as Doc

Christine

as George LeBay

The Quick and the Dead

as Doc Wallace

The Last Temptation of Christ

as Aged Master

Doc Hollywood

as Judge Evans

Always

as Dave

The Great Gatsby

as Mr. Gatz

Airwolf

as Old man with Dog (uncredited)