Robert Jolin Osborne (born May 3, 1932) is an American actor and film historian best known as the host of the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) network since its inception in 1994. He formerly hosted films on cable television's The Movie Channel.

Born in the small town Colfax, Washington, Osborne graduated from the University of Washington's School of Journalism.

Osborne began his career working as a contract actor for Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball's Desilu Studios. As an actor, Osborne appeared in small roles in such shows as The Californians and in the pilot episode of The Beverly Hillbillies.