Forrest Robinson | |
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 Black-and-white portrait photograph of Forrest Robinson from studio of C. M. Galbert located on Cherry St. in Philadelphia, date unknown | |
| Born | 1858 |
| Died | January 6, 1924 (aged 65–66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Mabel Bert |
Forrest Robinson (1858 – January 6, 1924) was an American stage and silent era actor.[1] He was a leading man at theBoston Museum Theater and acted in numerous theatrical productions in New York.[2][3] He has also appeared in numerous films.
Robinson was in the Broadway productionsSag Harbor (play) (byJames A. Herne and withLionel Barrymore) at theRepublic Theatre in 1900;[4]Fortune-Hunter (byWinchell Smith and withJohn Barrymore) in 1909 at theGaiety Theatre;[5]The Master of the House[6] at the39th Street Theatre in 1912;John Cort'sThe Iron Door in 1913; andPhilip Moeller's production of Molière in 1919 at theLiberty Theatre.[7] Robinson toured London's West End in 1914 with Smith's Fortune-Hunter. The critic, Boyle Lawrence, described Robinson's performance in thePall Mall MagazineMr. Forrest Robinson, as an inventor, acted charmingly. Without any trace of effort, he projected a real, lovable personality over the footlights.[8]
Robinson's silent film career included starring withWinifred Allen inFrom Two to Six (1918). His role inTess of the Storm Country was described in theNew York Times saying he '"gives the character of simplicity to Tess's father".[9]
Robinson was married to the actressMabel Bert.[10]
