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Edward G. Robinson

Birth Name:
Emmanuel Goldenberg
Birth Place:
Bucharest, Romania
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
Edward G. Robinson

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 (July):Winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):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 (November):Winner
  • 1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
  • 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
  • 1942NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
  • 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
  • 1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):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 ActorWinner
  • 1949Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1966Golden Laurel - Supporting Performance, Male:Nominated
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