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Jimmy Robinson
Born
James O. Robinson Jr.

(1918-07-30)July 30, 1918
Died November 2, 1967(1967-11-02) (aged 49)
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

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

See also

  • Mickey McGuire (1927–1934)
  • Mickey Rooney
  • Billy Barty
  • Delia Bogard
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