Robert J. Thompson

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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.0453

Gender

Male

Birthday

03-Aug-1959

Age

(67 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, U.S

Also Known As

Robert Thompson
Bob Thompson

Robert J. Thompson

Biography

Robert James Thompson is an American media scholar. He's been a professor at Syracuse University since 1990 and is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture. He has written multiple books and has been interviewed on many documentaries, radio and television shows for his expansive knowledge in television history.

Credits

Driving America (2015) Character: Self
The story of America's love affair with cars.

Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (2009) Character: Self
The story of the actor, writer and broadcasting pioneer, Gertrude Berg.

American Cannibal (2006) Character: Self - Bob Thompson
This film documents the train-wreck production and sudden shutdown of American Cannibal, the reality TV show produced by the promoter behind the Paris Hilton sex tape.

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009) Character: Self
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.

Four Falls of Buffalo (2015) Character: Self
In 1989, the Buffalo Bills were a talented team full of big personalities, including future Hall-of-Famers Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed. Dysfunction and infighting ran as deep as the talent in their locker room, but the team known as “The Bickering Bills” would soon transform themselves into an elite force. From 1990 through 1993, the Bills went on an unprecedented run of AFC Championship victories, appearing in a record four straight Super Bowls. But what’s been remembered most is how those Super Bowl appearances played out, with the Bills losing all four. Along the way though, the Bills took part in some of the defining NFL moments of the era. Theirs is a heartbreaking tale, yet one that ultimately proves Jim Kelly and the Bills to be among the most perseverant group of players in NFL lore.

Mr. SOUL! (2018) Character: Self
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!

What Is Jeopardy!?: Alex Trebek and America's Most Popular Quiz Show (2020) Character: Self
Michael Strahan sits down with host Alex Trebek in a candid interview. Trebek talks about his life, his cancer battle and the upcoming "Jeopardy!" host episode where the show's greatest competitors face off.

Robert J. Thompson

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