Edward G. Robinson Jr.
Edward G. "Manny" Robinson Jr. (March 19, 1933 – February 26, 1974) was an American actor.
Edward G. Robinson Jr. | |
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 Robinson Jr. with his father, Edward G. Robinson, in 1962 | |
| Born | Edward Goldenberg Robinson Jr. ("Manny") March 19, 1933 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1974 (aged 40) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouses | Frances Chisholm
(m. 1952; div. 1955)Ruth Elaine Menold Conte
(m. 1963; div. 1965)Nan Elizabeth Morris
(m. 1970) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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Early life, family and education
Robinson was the son of actor Edward G. Robinson and his wife Gladys Lloyd.
Career
Edward G. Robinson Jr. appeared in 23 films and television series, beginning in 1952 with Invasion USA.[1] He appeared in the feature film Some Like It Hot (1959) as the murderer of George Raft's "Spats" Colombo character, hiding inside the birthday cake.
Robinson appeared in television series Wagon Train, Laramie, Gunsmoke, and Markham. His final role was in the 1971 television movie City Beneath the Sea.
In 1958, Robinson published his autobiography, My Father, My Son, written with William Dufty.[2]
Personal life
Robinson married three times. He married Frances Chisholm in 1952. They had a daughter, Francesca, but divorced in 1955.
Robinson married Ruth Elaine Menold Conte in 1963; they divorced in 1965). He married Nan Elizabeth Morris in 1970. Their marriage ended at his death.
In a 1968 paternity suit by secretary Lucille Kass, Robinson was adjudged to be the biological father of her daughter, Shawn, born June 7, 1966.[3]
Robinson was arrested for drunk driving in June 1956.[4]
On February 26, 1974, Robinson was found unconscious by his wife, Nan, in their West Hollywood home. He was pronounced dead of a heart attack at age 40.[5][6]
In popular culture
In the 2022 Netflix film Blonde, Robinson was portrayed by Evan Williams.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Invasion U.S.A. | Radio Dispatcher | |
| 1956 | Screaming Eagles | Pvt. Smith | |
| 1956 | Bus Stop | Cowboy | Uncredited |
| 1958 | Tank Battalion | Corp. Corbett | |
| 1959 | Some Like It Hot | Johnny Paradise | |
| 1960 | Visit to a Small Planet | Melnick | Uncredited |
References
- "Edward G. Robinson Jr". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- Robinson, E. G. Jr.; Dufty, William (1958). My Father, My Son – via Hathi Trust.
- "Actor Robinson's Son Dies At 40;". Chicago Sun-Times. 1974-02-27. ISSN 1553-8478.
- Harnisch, Larry (2007-04-18). "My Father, My Son". The Daily Mirror – via latimes.com.
- "Eddie Robinson Jr. and wife, Frances". TESSA2.lapp.org. Los Angeles Public Library.
- "Edward G. Robinson Jr. Is Dead; Late Screen Star's Son Was 40". The New York Times. 1974-02-27. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- "'Blonde': 10 of the Marilyn Monroe Biopic's Stars and Their Real-Life Inspirations". The Hollywood Reporter. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.