Edward G. Robinson

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Edward G. Robinson Fast Facts:

Emigrated from Romania with his family in 1903 and settled on New York's Lower East Side.
Made his Broadway debut in 1915 in the play Under Fire and his (uncredited) film debut a year later in Arms and the Woman.
Achieved stardom as a "tough guy" in the 1931 gangster drama Little Caesar.
Made five films with Humphrey Bogart, most notably Key Largo.
Significant films include Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940), Double Indemnity (1944) and The Ten Commandments (1956)
Threatened with blacklisting during the McCarthy era, he cooperated with the House Un-American Activities Committee and was cleared of any ties to Communist organizations.
Awarded an honorary Oscar in 1973, but died two months before the ceremonies.
Finished his final film, Soylent Green, less than two weeks before his death from cancer.
Pictured on a 33-cent U.S. stamp as part of the U.S. Postal Service's "Legends of Hollywood" series.

Edward G. Robinson Relationships:
Gladys Lloyd - Ex-wife
Edward G. Robinson Jr. - Son
Jane Bodenheimer - Wife
Morris Goldenberg - Father
Sarah Goldenberg - Mother
Edward G. Robinson Awards:
1956 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
1969 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award - Winner
1972 Oscar: Honorary Award - Winner
College:
City University of New York, City College, New York, NY (1914); American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York, NY