Edward G. Robinson was born on December 12, 1893 in Bucharest,
Romania. On January 26, 1973 Edward G. Robinson passed away in
Hollywood, California from cancer.
Sometimes Edward G. Robinson was credited as E. G. Robinson or
Edward Robinson, even though is birth name is Emanuel Goldenberg.
Shortly after finishing up the filiming for SOYLENT GREEN Edward G. Robinson
passed away, just two weeks later.
In 1913 the American Academy of Dramatic Arts awarded Edward
G. Robinson a scholarship, and he began work in stock, with his
new name.
Edward G. Robinson co wrote the comedy THE KIBITZER with Jo Sterling.
In 1923 Edward G. Robinson made his film debut with a part in
the silent film THE BRIGHT SHAWL.
Issued on October 24 , 2000 Edward G. Robinson was captured on
a 33ยข USA commemorative postage stamp in the Legends of Hollywood
series.
Setting the character type as the gangster Rico Bandello in LITTLE
CAESAR in 1930, Edward G. Robinson set the role the
industry.
In 1973 Edward G. Robinson was awarded a special Oscar for his
lifetime achievement. Incredibly, Robinson was never even nominated
for an Academy Award. Edward G. Robinson was awarded a special
"Lifetime Achievement" Oscar two months after his death, collected
by his friend and co-star Charlton Heston.
Edward G. Robinson's other notable credits include...
SOYLENT GREEN (1973)
NEITHER BY DAY NOR BY NIGHT (1972)
SONG OF NORWAY (1970)
MACKENNA'S GOLD (1969)
NEVER A DULL MOMENT (1968)
THE CINCINNATI KID (1965)
SEVEN THIEVES (1960)
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956)
BLACK TUESDAY (1954)
THE RED HOUSE (1947)
DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)
THE MAN WITH TWO FACES (1934)
EAST IS WEST (1930)
THE HOLE IN THE WALL (1929)
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