Quick Facts
Born:
1912-02-01
Birthplace:
Portland, Oregon U.S.
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Clete Roberts
Acting
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Biography
Clete Roberts (February 1, 1912 – September 30, 1984) was an American broadcast journalist. He began his career in radio news, then transitioned to television, working for stations in California. In later years, he portrayed himself and fictional broadcast journalists in entertainment media, such as in 1970s episodes of the TV series M*A*S*H.
From Wikipedia.
From Wikipedia.
Known For
The Jerk
Announcer
Columbo
TV Newsman
Columbo
TV Anchor Man
M*A*S*H
Interviewer
Bewitched
Self
Mission: Impossible
Announcer
Meteor
Network Newscaster
Simon & Simon
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Memories of M*A*S*H MOVIE | Self |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | Self |
| 1981 | Goliath Awaits TV | Newscaster (uncredited) |
| 1979 | The Jerk MOVIE | Announcer |
| 1979 | Meteor MOVIE | Network Newscaster |
| 1974 | Heatwave! MOVIE | Newscaster |
| 1973 | Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John MOVIE | Clete Roberts |
| 1972 | M*A*S*H TV | Interviewer |
| 1971 | The Todd Killings MOVIE | Reporter in Courthouse |
| 1971 | Columbo TV | TV Newsman |