Edward G. "Manny" Robinson Jr. (March 19, 1933 – February 26, 1974) was an American actor.

Early life

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''. He appeared in the feature film ''

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'' (1959) as the murderer of

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's "Spats" Colombo character, hiding inside the birthday cake. Robinson appeared in television series ''

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'', '' Laramie'', ''

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'', 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.

Personal life

Robinson married three times. He married Frances Chisholm in 1952. They had a daughter, Francesca, but divorced in 1955. He married Ruth Elaine Menold Conte in 1963 and they divorced in 1965. He married Nan Elizabeth Morris in 1970 and their marriage lasted until his death. In a 1968 paternity suit by secretary Lucille Kass, Robinson was adjudicated to be the biological father of her daughter, Shawn, born June 7, 1966. Robinson was arrested for drunk driving in June 1956. Robinson was found unconscious by his wife, Nan, in their

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home on February 26, 1974. He was pronounced dead of a

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at age 40.

In popular culture

In the 2022

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'', Robinson was portrayed by Evan Williams.

Filmography

References

External links

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