Edward G. Robinson Jr.

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

Early life Robinson was the sole child of actor Edward G. Robinson and his wife, actress Gladys Lloyd.

Career Edward G. Robinson Jr. appeared in 23 films and television series, beginning in 1952 with Invasion, U.S.A.. 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.

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.

Robinson was arrested for drunk driving in June 1956.

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 found unconscious by his wife, Nan, in their West Hollywood home on February 26, 1974. He was pronounced dead of a heart attack at age 40.

In popular culture In the 2022 Netflix film Blonde, Robinson was portrayed by Evan Williams.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1952 Invasion, U.S.A. Radio Dispatcher 1956 Screaming Eagles Pvt. Smith 1956 Bus Stop Cowboy Uncredited1958 Tank Battalion Corp. Corbett 1959 Some Like It Hot Johnny Paradise 1960 Visit to a Small Planet Melnick Uncredited