Bumper Robinson facts for kids
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Bumper Robinson
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Larry Clarence Robinson II
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| Other names | Larry Robinson |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
Larry Clarence "Bumper" Robinson II is an American actor. He is famous for acting in live-action TV shows and movies, and for his many voice roles in cartoons and video games.
You might know him as the voice of Bumblebee and Blitzwing in Transformers: Animated. He also voiced Rook Blonko in Ben 10: Omniverse and the superhero Falcon in several Marvel shows.
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Acting Career
Bumper Robinson started his acting career when he was a child. His first big role was in a 1983 television movie where he played the son of O. J. Simpson's character. A decade later, in 1995, he played a young O.J. Simpson in the TV movie The O. J. Simpson Story.
Early Television Roles
Throughout the 1980s, Robinson appeared in many popular TV shows. He played Zammis in the movie Enemy Mine and had regular roles as Clarence on Amen and Leon on Night Court.
He also made guest appearances on shows like The Jeffersons, Webster, The Facts of Life, and Family Matters. His voice acting career also began in the 80s, with a role in the cartoon The Flintstone Kids.
Success in the 1990s
In the 1990s, Robinson's career grew even more. He played the important role of Jackie Jackson in the TV miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, which told the story of the famous musical family.
After that success, he joined the cast of the popular show A Different World as Dorian Heywood. He also appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Sister, Sister, and had a main role in the TV series Guys Like Us.
21st Century Roles
Robinson has continued to act in both television and film. In 2001, he starred in the PBS movie The Old Settler. He later had a role in the show Sabrina The Teenage Witch from 2002 to 2003.
He has also appeared in popular crime shows like CSI: NY and Bones. From 2007 to 2015, he had a recurring role as Juvon Glenn on the series The Game.
Famous Voice Roles
Bumper Robinson is one of the most successful voice actors in the industry. He has given his voice to characters in cartoons, animated movies, and video games.
Animation
His voice work is well-known to cartoon fans. He has voiced characters in many shows, including:
- Transformers: Animated: Bumblebee, Blitzwing, and others
- Ben 10: Omniverse: Rook Blonko, Bloxx, and many other aliens and characters
- Avengers Assemble: Sam Wilson / Falcon
- Justice League: Doom: Victor Stone / Cyborg
- The Owl House: Principal Hieronymus Bump
- Futurama: Dwight Conrad
- Static Shock: Derek Barnett / D-Struct
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Black Lightning
Video Games
He is also a major voice actor in video games. Some of his famous video game roles include:
- Jak 3: Damas
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League: Deadshot
- Skylanders series: Bouncer
- Starfield: Vladimir Sall
- Lego DC Super-Villains: Cyborg
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order: Falcon
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners: The Tourist (Male)
