Quick Facts
Born:
1959-08-03
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, U.S
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Robert J. Thompson
Acting
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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.
Known For
American Experience
Self
American Greed
Self
Dark Side of the 90's
Self
American Cannibal
Self - Bob Thompson
Dark Side of the 2000s
Self
Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg
Self
The Story of Late Night
Self
The Unexplained
Self - Bob Thompson
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TV We Love TV | Self |
| 2024 | Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains TV | Self |
| 2023 | Dark Side of the 2000s TV | Self |
| 2021 | Dark Side of the 90's TV | Self |
| 2021 | The Story of Late Night TV | Self |
| 2020 | What Is Jeopardy!?: Alex Trebek and America's Most Popular Quiz Show MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Notorious TV | Self |
| 2018 | Mr. SOUL! MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | The Real Mad Men of Advertising TV | Self |
| 2015 | Driving America MOVIE | Self |