Bob Thomas was an American actor and writer who is best known for his work in A Century of Cinema, A&E Biography: Denzel Washington, and The Amazing Howard Hughes.
Personal and Family Life
Born on January 26, 1922, in San Diego, California, Bob Thomas was married to Patricia Thompson from 1947 until his death in 2014. They had three children together. Thomas pursued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he began writing entertainment columns for his school newspaper.
Career
Bob Thomas joined the Associated Press in Los Angeles in 1943, initially hoping to become a war correspondent before being assigned to cover entertainment news. He later became the first reporter-author to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988. Throughout his career, he gained prominence for covering significant events, including the tragic assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Death and Legacy
Bob Thomas passed away on March 14, 2014, in Encino, California. His contributions to journalism and the entertainment industry have left a lasting impact, and his work continues to be celebrated through various documentaries and biographies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood | 2003-01-01 | Himself, film historian |
| Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star | 2002-08-01 | Self – Crawford Biographer |
| Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream | 1998-03-22 | Himself |
| Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale | 2005-04-19 | Himself |
| Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons | 1995-01-01 | Self |
| Joan Crawford: Always the Star | 1996-09-30 | Self |
| Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood | 2005-02-01 | Self |
| Marry Me Again | 1953-09-22 | Self |
| Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | 1997-05-12 | Self |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968-06-06 | Self – Guest |