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Edward G. Robinson Biography

Birth Name:Emmanuel Goldenberg

Birth Place:Bucharest, Romania

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

In 1960 he was presented with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his contributions to motion pictures
In 1970, three years before his death, he was awarded by the Screen Actors Guild with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Ranked No․ 24 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years․․․ 100 Stars" list for Male Legends
Began his acting career after receiving an American Academy of Dramatic Arts scholarship, and made his Broadway debut in 1915
Quote: "To my mind, the actor has this great responsibility of playing another human being․ It's a great responsibility, you know, it's like taking on another person's life and you have to do as sincerely and honestly as you can․"
He planned to play the role of Dr․ Zaius in "Planet of the Apes," but had to drop out due to his heart complications
His role as a gangster in the Broadway production of "The Racket" led him to being cast in films with similar roles

Awards

1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1942NBR Award-Best Acting: winner
1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1945Gold Medal-Best Actor: nominated
1946Gold Medal-Best Actor: nominated
1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1949Best Actor-: winner
1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1966Golden Laurel-Supporting Performance, Male: nominated