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American actor (–)

For other people named Edward Robinson, see Edward Robinson (disambiguation).

Edward G. Robinson (born Emanuel Goldenberg; December 12, &#;&#; January 26, ) was an American actor of stage and screen, who was popular during Hollywood's Golden Age.

He appeared in 30 Broadway plays,^[1] and more than films, during a year career,^[2] and is best remembered for his tough-guy roles as gangsters in such films as Little Caesar and Key Largo.

Biography edward g robinson actor photos

During his career, Robinson received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in House of Strangers.

During the s and s, Robinson was an outspoken public critic of fascism and Nazism, which were growing in strength in Europe in the years which led up to World War II.

His activism included contributing over $, to more than organizations that were involved in war relief, along with contributions to cultural, educational, and religious groups. During the s