Jimmy Robinson (actor) explained

Jimmy Robinson
Birth Name:James O. Robinson Jr.
Birth Date:30 July 1918
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California
Death Place:California
Occupation:Actor, entertainer
Years Active:1927–1966

James O. Robinson Jr. (1918–1967) was an American film actor.

Early life

Robinson was born on 30 July 1918, in Los Angeles, California, as the son of James O. Robinson Sr.

Career

He played the role of "Hambone" Johnson in Fontaine Fox's Mickey McGuire film series of short subjects. He was in the series from its beginning in 1927 until its end in 1934, appearing in most of the shorts in series. During his Mickey McGuire days, Robinson also appeared in other films, such as Tenderfeet and Penrod and Sam. After the McGuire series, Robinson continued to act, but mostly in bit parts.

Death

Robinson died from an illness on 2 November 1967, at the age of 49, in his California home.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1928Tenderfeet
1931Penrod and Sam Herman Washington
1934Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Mose, Newspaper Office Boy Uncredited
1935On Probation Negro Lad Uncredited
1935Becky Sharp Sedley's Page
1936Anthony Adverse Black Man Uncredited
1937A Day at the Races Extra in Jazz Number Uncredited
1938The Buccaneer Poster Boy Uncredited
1938Phantom Gold Pancake
1939Long Shot Tucky
1940South of Suez Spying Native Boy Uncredited
1940The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date Second Black Newsboy Uncredited
1966The Black Klansman Barnaby (final film role)

See also