Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson (born Emanuel Goldenberg; December 12, 1893 – January 26, 1973) was a Romanian-American actor. He was known for his roles as Rico in Little Caesar and as Rocco in Key Largo. Other well-known roles include Barton Keyes in the movie Double Indemnity, Dathan in The Ten Commandments, and his final role as Sol Roth in Soylent Green. He won an honorary Academy Award in 1973, two months after his death. He was listed in the 25 Greatest Male Actors of All Time.[1]
Edward G. Robinson | |
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 1930s publicity photo | |
| Born | Emanuel Goldenberg December 12, 1893 |
| Died | January 26, 1973 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Bladder cancer |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1913–73 |
| Spouse(s) | Gladys Lloyd (m. 1927–1956) Jane Robinson (m. 1958–1973) |
| Awards | Honorary Academy Award (1973) Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award (1969) |
Early life
Robinson was born on December 12, 1893 in Bucharest, Romania to a Jewish-Yiddish family. After his brother was attacked by the Mafia, Robinson and his family moved to New York City in February 1903.
Education
He studied at Townsend Harris High School and at City College of New York. He then studied to become an actor at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His career began in 1913, ten years after moving to the United States.
Personal life
Robinson was married to Gladys Lloyd from 1927 until they divorced in 1956. Then he was married to Jane Robinson from 1958 until his death in 1973. He had one son with Gladys and one step-daughter from his last marriage. Robinson was a Liberal Democrat.
Death
Robinson died on January 26, 1973 in his home in Los Angeles, California from bladder cancer, aged 79.[2] He was buried at Beth-El Cemetery in Queens, New York.
Edward G. Robinson Media
Robinson and his son Manny in a 1962 episode of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Robinson as a gangster in Little Caesar (1931)
References
- ↑ "AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars". Archived from the original on 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ↑ "Edward G. Robinson, 79, Dies; His 'Little Caesar' Set a Style; Man of Great Kindness Edward G. Robinson Is Dead at 79 Made Speeches to Friends Appeared in 100 Films". The New York Times. 1973-01-27. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60A10FB3E551A7493C5AB178AD85F478785F9. Retrieved 2007-07-21. "Edward G. Robinson, whose tough, sinister appearance on movie screens concealed the soul of a gentle man, died today at the age of 79. Mr. Robinson succumbed at Mount Sinai Hospital where he had undergone tests in recent weeks. The cause of death was not immediately determined".