His first works before the cameras date from the early 70’s: His debut was marked by the feature film starring Jacqueline bisset, “Believe in Me“(1971). Later he could be seen in various roles in feature films”It’s my turn“(1980),”The lonely guy” (1984), “Brother to brother“(2004),”The Pleasure of Your Company“(2006) or”The Pack“(2009).
In his vast television career, Robinson has worked in the miniseries “King“, biographical drama about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King; and has had recurring roles in the series “Kojak” Y “Kate brasher“; in addition to having been a guest artist on countless programs such as”Ironside“,”Starsky and hutch“,”The Jeffersons“,”A Man Called Hawk“,”Law & Order“,”New York Undercover“,”Homicide: Life on the Street“,”Emergencies (ER)” Y “NYPD Blue“.
His last work for this medium was playing Ed bancroft in the series “Rubicon“, issued in 2010.
Robinson he is also a prominent theatrical actor. He made his debut in 1969 in the play starring Al Pacino “Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?“; having been nominated for the awards Tony in the category Best Actor in 1996 and, subsequently winning it in 2009 for his performance in the play “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone“Presented at the Lincoln Center in New York City.