About Arthur Robin
Lived 1927 – 2023 (aged 95). Arthur Robin was a French circus performer and bodybuilder.
Arthur Robin (5 February 1927 – 20 January 2023) was a French professional bodybuilder. He won the 1957 Mr. Universe championship. He was the first Black winner of the competition.
Biography Robin was born on 5 February 1927. Robin played himself in the 2016 Austrian-Italian fictional film Mister Universo, in which a circus liontamer goes searching for Robin. The film was shown at the 2016 Vienna International Film Festival. Robin died on 20 January 2023, at the age of 95.
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Who was Arthur Robin?
French bodybuilder
When was Arthur Robin born?
Arthur Robin was born on 5 February 1927 in Guadeloupe.
When did Arthur Robin die?
Arthur Robin died on 20 January 2023.
What was Arthur Robin's occupation?
Arthur Robin was a circus performer and bodybuilder.
What nationality was Arthur Robin?
Arthur Robin was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Robin. https://biography.guide/arthur-robin/
MLA: "Arthur Robin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-robin/.
Chicago: "Arthur Robin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-robin/.
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