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Frank Robinson(1935-2019)

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Frank Robinson was born on 31 August 1935 in Beaumont, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Dans les griffes du tigre (1992), Arliss (1996) and Cosby Show (1984). He was married to Barbara Ann Cole. He died on 7 February 2019 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornAugust 31, 1935
DiedFebruary 7, 2019(83)
BornAugust 31, 1935
DiedFebruary 7, 2019(83)
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Known for

Cynthia Rothrock, Bolo Yeung, and Jalal Merhi in Dans les griffes du tigre (1992)
Dans les griffes du tigre
5.4
  • Officer King
  • 1992
Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arliss (1996)
Arliss
7.1
TV Series
  • Frank Robinson
Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Cosby Show (1984)
Cosby Show
7.4
TV Series
  • Frank Potter
Mike O'Malley, Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Liza Snyder in Oui chérie! (2000)
Oui chérie!
6.9
TV Series
  • Frank Robinson

Credits

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  • Mike O'Malley, Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Liza Snyder in Oui chérie! (2000)
    Oui chérie!
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Frank Robinson
    • 2003
  • Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arliss (1996)
    Arliss
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Frank Robinson
    • 1997
  • Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Mr. Cooper et nous (1992)
    Mr. Cooper et nous
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Frank Robinson
    • 1995
  • Cynthia Rothrock, Bolo Yeung, and Jalal Merhi in Dans les griffes du tigre (1992)
    Dans les griffes du tigre
    5.4
    • Officer King
    • 1992
  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Cosby Show (1984)
    Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Frank Potter
    • 1991

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 1.85 m
  • Born
    • August 31, 1935
    • Beaumont, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • February 7, 2019
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(bone cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Ann ColeOctober 28, 1961 - February 7, 2019 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Frank Kevin Robinson
  • Parents
    • Ruth Shaw
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Robinson became the first African-American to manage in the major leagues in 1975.
  • Quotes
    Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back. But I didn't hit on my back. I got up.
  • Nickname
    • Robbie

FAQ

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  • When did Frank Robinson die?
    February 7, 2019
  • How did Frank Robinson die?
    Bone cancer
  • How old was Frank Robinson when he died?
    83 years old
  • Where did Frank Robinson die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Frank Robinson born?
    August 31, 1935

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