His career has also encompassed hosting talk shows, researching and introducing golden era films for american movie classics, lecturing about news, american history and movies, writing a newspaper column three days a week, and authoring. Alan kalter, now the announcer on the late show with david letterman. Nick clooney, former host of cables american movie classics. Clooneys resume also includes hosting and serving as writer and researcher for the american movie classics cable channel and a syndicated radio program. Oct 22, 2014 what a perfect fit for movie lover nick clooney hosting the classic hollywood musicals pbs pledge special starting nov. Bob dorian, the amiable tv host who introduced cable viewers to movies of yesteryear back when amc was known as american movie classics, died june 15 in florida, his family announced. George timothy clooney is an american canadian actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. His father nick clooney was a former television journalist, anchorman, and game show host. Nicholas joseph clooney nick clooney became familiar nationwide in 1994, when he began introducing films on the american movie classics amc cable tv channel. In fall 2008, clooney joined the faculty at american university in washington, d. Outside the church after the service, shopkeepers and bus drivers mingled with celeb guests debby boone, singer michael feinstein and nick clooney, father of er star george and host of american movie classics. I remember this because when amc switched their format, i wrote them an email complaining about the change.
Ten secrets behind the filming of george clooneys the. He is the son of nick, a journalist, anchorman, game show host, american movie classics host and aspiring politician, and nina bruce, a former pageant queen. George clooney, american actor and filmmaker who was a popular. Movies that changed us from stagecoach to the graduate, movies have helped to shape our world. His mother, nina bruce nee warren, was a former beauty pageant queen, and his father, nick clooney, was an anchorman, as well as game show and american movie classics host. His mother, nina bruce, was a former beauty pageant queen, and his father, nick clooney, was an anchorman, as well as game show and american movie classics host. Reflections on the screen, will look back on five iconic.
Bob dorian, an actor, magician and avuncular movie buff who presented more than 10,000 classic films, b movie serials and precode hollywood gems as the first primetime host of american movie. Dec 15, 2019 clooney served as the host of the dayton literary peace prize awards ceremony in both 2007 and 2008. American movie classics, as amc was originally known, debuted on october 1, 1984, as a premium channel. In the article i talked about former amc host bob dorian and lamented his departure from the channel which, i still believe, was the beginning of its downfall. He resurfaced nationally in television as a host and researcher for the cable channel american movie classics, where he. His movies included three kings 1999, o brother, where art thou.
In his twoandahalfhour archive interview, nick clooney talks about his youth in kentucky and growing up with his soontobe famous sisters, betty and rosemary clooney. Nick clooney biography birthday, trivia american columnist who2. Nick clooney has been a broadcaster since he was sixteen years old. Fox has started their own classic movie channel, and turner bought up paramount and rko libraries and rights, so amc doesnt have access to the great stuff anymore. Middle brother of singers and actresses rosemary clooney and betty clooney. He was the onair host for amc american movie classics for five years. Eligible movies are ranked based on their adjusted scores. Its original format focused on classic movies largely those made prior to the 1950s that aired during the afternoon and early evening hours in a commercial free, generally unedited, uncut and uncolorized format. Nick clooney was born on january, 1935 in maysville, kentucky, usa as nicholas joseph clooney. May 3, 1932 march 6, 2017 was an american actor, film historian, television presenter, and author, best known for more than twenty years as the primary host of the cable channel turner classic movies tcm. There are some gems in their collection still, but not much. Beloved turner classic movies host robert osborne died monday, march 6, 2017, in manhattan. Oct 22, 2002 in this extremely readable work, clooney, former host of the cable channel american movie classics, examines one german and 19 u.
Will george clooney convert to islam, so that he can marry. Oct 01, 2019 his mother, nina bruce nee warren, was a former beauty pageant queen, and his father, nick clooney, was an anchorman, as well as game show and american movie classics host. No longer a bachelor, clooney just welcomed twins with his wife, amal. George clooney biography george clooney childhood, george. Clooneys ancestry includes irish, german, english, and more distant scottish and dutch roots. The former american movie classics host, and author of the movies. He is the brother of singer rosemary clooney and the father of actor george clooney. For most of the intervening years, his focus has been radio and television news. The former american movie classics host, and author of the movies that changed us. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
American movie classics host bob dorian helps united artists theatres kick off the american movie classics big screen series in dallas, san diego, denver, west palm beach and philadelphia. Dorian died at the age of 85 in florida on june 15, his obituary revealed. His mother, nina bruce nee warren, 1939, is a former beauty pageant queen. Original american movie classics host bob dorian introduces its a wonderful life in 1985. Nick clooney, who is now a host on american movie classics, remembers picking up george and his older sister, ada, after school in columbus, ohio, after his. Nicholas joseph clooneynick clooney became familiar nationwide in 1994, when he began introducing films on the american movie classics amc cable tv channel. His father is nick clooney, a former anchorman, game show host, and american movie classics host. David letterman and nick and george clooney talk about dayton. Over the span of his long, successful career, clooney has taken a turn as a news anchor, starred in his own tv show the nick clooney show, hosted a local game show the money maze, wrote a column for the cincinnati post, hosted a national television show american movie classics, ran. May 15, 2006 amc got crappy when the original host and nick clooney left.
After a job ends more violently than expected, jack clooney retreats to the italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. As the son of a newsman who went on to be a charming host for american movie classics, clooney knows very well the unpredictable compromises faced by newsmedia folk. Interview with former amc tv host bob dorian from gofatherhood. For his work as an actor, he has received three golden globe awards and an academy award. Jun 28, 2019 tv host bob dorian, known for his work on the american movie classics amc network, has died. Nicholas joseph clooney born january, 1934 is an american journalist, anchorman, and television host. Nick also hosted a game show in the 1970s called the money maze with a now more famous announcer. The truth is that nick clooney is a legendary tv star in cincinnati who has enjoyed success nationally hosting a 1973 abc game show and american movie classics films 19942000. Dorian was the original host of matinee classics on the cable channel american movie classics 19842000. George clooney was born as george timothy clooney on 6 th may 1961, in lexington, kentucky. Nick clooney, former host of cables american movie classics, joins nprs bob edwards to talk about his new book, the movies that changed us.
He was already wellknown in the cincinnati area, where he has appeared in many forms. Nick is married to nina warren clooney, a writer, tv host and inventor. His family confirmed his passing on friday, according to the hollywood reporter. Their son, george clooney, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is a proud graduate of augusta high school. Nick clooney, the onetime american movie classics host and. Sep 15, 2005 as the son of a newsman who went on to be a charming host for american movie classics, clooney knows very well the unpredictable compromises faced by newsmedia folk. His famous aunt, rosemary clooney, was married to actor jose ferrer. George timothy clooney was born may 6, 1961 in lexington, kentucky. Ancestors are from the united states, ireland, germany, the united kingdom. I think tcm is the only channel with classic movies unfettered with commercials though i could be wrong, i rarely watch it. Clooney, an irish american, was born in lexington, kentucky. He is an actor and writer, known for the monuments men 2014, amcs behind the screen with nick clooney. Academy award winner george clooney is the american in this sexy suspense thriller from director anton corbijn.
Amcs behind the screen with nick clooney self host. Clooney drives throughout the movie is a late 1980s fiat sedan. See more getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. Its original format focused on classic movies largely those made prior to the 1950s that aired during the afternoon and early evening hours in a commercialfree, generally unedited, uncut and uncolorized format. He attended northern kentucky university from 1979 to 1981 and then university of cincinnati, majoring in broadcast journalism, but he did not graduate. His mother is nina bruce, a former beauty pageant queen. American television journalist, anchorman, game show and american movie classics amc host, nick clooney and his wife, nina, are proud to call augusta home. George timothy clooney born may 6, 1961 is an american actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. Nick clooney was born on january, 1935 in maysville, kentucky, usa as. Youll find links to several obituaries covering the life and career of robert osborne at the bottom of this post. Jun 25, 2019 bob dorian, the amiable tv host who introduced cable viewers to movies of yesteryear back when amc was known as american movie classics, died june 15 in florida, his family announced.
As a child the future actor spent a lot of time on his fathers sets. George clooney george timothy clooney is an american actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. Nick clooney, former host of cables american movie classics, joins nprs bob edwards to talk about. His mother was a former pageant queen and his father was an anchorman, journalist, game show host, and american movie classics host. Intro and outro segments two files for the gangs all here 1943, shown on amc american movie classics. In 2004, clooney ran for a seat in the house of representatives in kentuckys 4th congressional district, challenging republican geoff davis. He has been married to nina clooney since november 30, 1959. George clooney has two oscars, has starred in dozens of acclaimed films, and has been called the sexiest man alive and americas most eligible bachelor. Guests have included john glenn, walter cronkite, diahann carroll and steve wozniak. A while back i wrote an essay comparing the two primary classic movie channels on cablesatellite, do classic movies need to be censored.
Tv host bob dorian, known for his work on the american movie classics amc network, has died. Apr 16, 2004 if george clooneys dad going to take heat for his hollywood son, he may as well take cold hard cash from the kids friends. He describes his work in radio, his service in the armed forces radio network in the 1950s, and his eventual move to local television at wlwctv in cincinnati during the tumultuous times of the 1960s. Rosemary clooney marries dante dipaolo 1997 bing crosby. Washington bob dorian, an actor, magician, and avuncular movie buff who presented more than 10,000 classic films, b movie serials, and precode hollywood gems as the first primetime host. If george clooney s dad going to take heat for his hollywood son, he may as well take cold hard cash from the kids friends. He is widely known as a former host for cable channel american movie classics and for his book the movies that changed us.
Nick clooney biography, age, son, career, shows and net worth. Dorian qould play host until 2000 when the channel began to dee. He has accumulated a number of awards and honors over the years, including an emmy for commentary and three emmy nominations for his work on american movie classics. His career has also encompassed hosting talk shows, researching and introducing golden era films for american movie classics, lecturing about news, american history and movies, writing a newspaper. The silverhaired host of movie channel amc name at birth. George clooney, american actor and filmmaker who was a popular leading man and a respected director and screenwriter. Bob dorian, the amiable tv host who introduced cable viewers to movies of yesteryear back when amc was known as american movie classics, died june 15. Aug 16, 20 nick clooney brother of rosemary, father of george and ada, husband of nina is a man of many talents. Born in lexington, kentucky in may of 1961, clooney had show business in his blood. Nick clooney might be best remembered as the co host, along with bob dorian, of cable channel american movie classics during the 1990s. His career has also encompassed hosting talk shows, researching and introducing golden era films for american movie classics, lecturing about news. Amc american movie classics, 1994, nick clooney host, intro. What a perfect fit for movie lover nick clooney hosting the classic hollywood musicals pbs pledge special starting nov.
Designer bob mackie, who created rosies velvet dress, was also on hand. Bob dorian, actor and magician who introduced classic. George clooney was born 6 may 1961 in lexington, kentucky, united states to nicholas joseph clooney 1934 and nina warren 1939. His father, nick clooney, is a former anchorman, as well as a game show and american movie classics host.
Clooney has also been speaker, master of ceremonies or panelist for more than 3,000 events. Nick clooney once substituted for dick clark as host of american bandstand clooney was. George clooney was born in 1961 to nicholas clooney and nina warren. Nick clooney became familiar nationwide in 1994, when he began introducing films on the american movie classics amc cable tv channel. George clooney, a man on a mission veterans advantage. George clooney and his stormy career the new york times. His family confirmed his passing on friday, according to the hollywood reporter dorian died at the age of 85 in florida on june 15, his obituary revealed. He is an actor and writer, known for the monuments men 2014, amcs behind the screen with nick clooney 1998 and rebound.
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