Charlie Robinson (actor) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charlie Robinson
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Robinson in 2009
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| Born | November 9, 1945 |
| Died | July 11, 2021 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1971–2021 |
| Spouse(s) | Arvis Robinson (m. 1968; div. 1978) Venus Duran (m. 19??; div. 19??) Dolorita Noonan-Robinson (m. 1996–2021, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Charlie Robinson was an American actor who starred in movies and TV shows. He was born on November 9, 1945, and passed away on July 11, 2021. Many people know him best for playing Macintosh "Mac" Robinson, the court clerk, on the popular TV show Night Court. His character was also a Vietnam War veteran.
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Becoming an Actor
Early Life and Music
Before becoming a well-known actor, Charlie Robinson was a singer. When he was a teenager, he sang with a group called Archie Bell and the Drells. Later, he also performed with another group called Southern Clouds of Joy.
Starting in Show Business
Charlie Robinson began his acting career in 1971. He appeared in many different films and TV shows. Some of his early movie roles were in Sugar Hill (1974) and The Black Gestapo (1975).
Life on Screen
His Big Role in Night Court
Charlie Robinson became very famous for his role on the NBC sitcom Night Court. He joined the show in 1984, during its second season. He played Mac Robinson, the friendly and helpful court clerk. He stayed on the show until it ended in 1992. He even got to direct three episodes of Night Court himself!
Other TV Shows and Movies
After Night Court, Charlie Robinson continued to act a lot. From 1992 to 1995, he was in the sitcom Love & War. He also had a recurring role as Bud Harper on Home Improvement.
He appeared in many other popular TV shows, such as:
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- House
- The Bernie Mac Show
- My Wife and Kids
- Charmed
- How I Met Your Mother
- Mom, where he played a blind tenant named Mr. Munson.
Charlie Robinson also acted in commercials. He was in ads for NEXTEL and Old Spice. In the Old Spice commercials, he played the head coach of the NFL's Denver Broncos. He even appeared with famous football player Von Miller.
Stage Work
Besides TV and movies, Charlie Robinson loved acting on stage. In 2010, he worked at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He also performed in a play called Fences by August Wilson. In 2013, he played the main character, Willy Loman, in the play Death of a Salesman.
His Legacy
Awards and Recognition
Charlie Robinson was recognized for his talent. He received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. This award celebrates excellent performances by people of color in entertainment.
His Passing
Charlie Robinson passed away on July 11, 2021, at the age of 75. He was a beloved actor who brought joy to many through his roles.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1971 | Drive, He Said | Jollop | |
| 1973 | Set This Town on Fire | Brad Wells | TV film |
| 1974 | Sugar Hill | Fabulous | |
| 1975 | The Black Gestapo | Colonel Kojah | |
| 1977 | Nowhere to Hide | Deputy Ted Willoughby | TV film |
| A Killing Affair | Buck Fryman | TV film | |
| The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald | Melvin Johnson | TV film | |
| 1978 | Gray Lady Down | McAllister | |
| 1979 | Apocalypse Now | Soldier | Uncredited |
| Buffalo Soldiers | Private Wright | TV film | |
| 1980 | Haywire | Male Nurse | TV film |
| 1982 | Rehearsal for Murder | The Second Officer | TV film |
| 1984 | The River | Truck | |
| 1988 | Crash Course | Larry Pearle | TV film |
| 1990 | Murder C.O.D. | Lieutenant Silk | TV film |
| 1996 | Project: ALF | Dr. Stanley | TV film |
| Set It Off | Nate | ||
| 1998 | Land of the Free | Matt McCaster | |
| 1999 | Malevolence | Henry Wilson | |
| Beowulf | Weaponsmaster | ||
| 2000 | The Last Dance | Ned | TV film |
| The Playaz Court | Ike | ||
| 2001 | Scam | Larry the Lawyer | Short film |
| 2002 | Antwone Fisher | Howard | |
| Santa Jr. | Judge Wheeler | TV film | |
| Miss Lettie and Me | Isaiah Griffin | TV film | |
| 2003 | Secret Santa | Russell | TV film |
| 2004 | Barbershop Blues | TC | Direct-to-video |
| The Passage of Mrs. Calabash | The Professor | Short film | |
| 2005 | Break a Leg | Captain Stevens | |
| Taco! | Detective Furlong | Short film | |
| Triple Cross | Alex | Direct-to-video | |
| River's End | Deputy 'Fetch' Brown | ||
| 2006 | Even Money | Coach Washington | |
| McBride: Requiem | Judge Jeffries | TV film | |
| Mercy Street | Mr. King | ||
| 2007 | McBride: Dogged | Judge Jeffries | TV film |
| King Baby | Chuck | Short film | |
| Steam | Reverend Patterson | ||
| 2008 | The House Bunny | Francis | |
| Jackson | Sam | ||
| Natural Disasters | Charlie | ||
| 2009 | Ronna and Beverly | Leron | TV film |
| Alligator Point | TV film | ||
| 2010 | Krews | Mr. Davis | |
| 2011 | Light | Store Clerk | |
| 2012 | Falling Away | Mr. King | |
| Swerve | Charlie | Direct-to-video | |
| Rosita Lopez for President | Thomas Hamilton | Short film | |
| 2015 | Hoovey | Coach Wilson | |
| Russell Madness | Mike | ||
| Sweet Kandy | Eddie Morehouse | ||
| Come Away with Me | Michael Blake | Short film | |
| How Sarah Got Her Wings | Max | ||
| 2016 | Pee-wee's Big Holiday | Police Captain | |
| 2017 | Maybe Someday | Edgar | |
| 2020 | Blindfire | Albert Hughes | |
| 2021 | Senior Entourage | Charlie | |
| Sleepwalker | Charlie | Short film |
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law | Cal Morgan | Episode: "The Forest and the Trees" |
| 1974 | Firehouse | Episode: "Burst of Flame" | |
| 1975 | Caribe | Kishara | Episode: "The Assassin" |
| Cannon | Hank Colcutt | Episode: "To Still the Voice" | |
| 1978 | King | Detective Ed Redditt | Miniseries, 3 episodes |
| The White Shadow | Jackie Solomon | Episode: "Bonus Baby" | |
| 1979 | Lou Grant | Don | Episode: "Vet" |
| Roots: The Next Generations | Luke Bettiger | Episode: "Part IV" | |
| 1981 | Flamingo Road | Phil | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 1982 | Hill Street Blues | Roy | Episode: "Pestolozzi's Revenge" |
| St. Elsewhere | Bill Austin | Episode: "Tweety and Ralph" | |
| 1983-1984 | Buffalo Bill | Newdell | Series regular, 18 episodes |
| 1984-1992 | Night Court | Mac Robinson | Series regular, 180 episodes |
| 1986 | Hotel | Curtis Powell | Episode: "Hidden Talents" |
| 1992-1995 | Love & War | Abe Johnson | Series regular, 57 episodes |
| 1993 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Sam Raynor | Episode: "Other Mothers" |
| 1995 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Ernest | Episode: "To Thine Own Self Be Blue... and Gold" |
| 1995-1999 | Home Improvement | Bud Harper | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 1996 | The John Larroquette Show | Norm Jones | Episode: "John's Lucky Day" |
| In the House | Major | Episode: "A Major Problem" | |
| The Crew | Reverend William Edwards | Episode: "The Man We Love" | |
| 1996-1997 | Ink | Ernie Trainor | Series regular, 22 episodes |
| 1997 | Malcolm & Eddie | Marcus McGee | Episodes: "The Courtship of Eddie's Mother" & "Mixed Nuts" |
| 1998-2000 | Buddy Faro | El Jefe | Series regular, 13 episodes |
| 1999 | Touched by an Angel | Cyrus | Episode: "Black Like Monica" |
| 2001 | Soul Food | Reverend Pryor | Episode: "Take Me to the Water" |
| First Years | Judge | Episode: "The First Thing You Do..." | |
| Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | Officer Harris | Episode: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" | |
| DAG | Russell Daggett | Episode: "Mr. Daggett Goes to Washington" | |
| The Trouble with Normal | Mr. Lindquist | Episode: "Help Yourself" | |
| 2002 | My Wife and Kids | Joe Kyle | Episode: "Failure to Communicate" |
| 2003 | Yes, Dear | Goodwill Guy | Episode: "Space Jam" |
| Abby | Hank Newton | Episode: "The Mama and the Papa" | |
| Andy Richter Controls the Universe | Warden | Episode: "Charity Begins in Cellblock D" | |
| Carnivàle | Walter | Episode: "Tipton" | |
| 2004 | The Bernie Mac Show | Earl Davis | Episode: "Hair Jordan" |
| 2005 | Committed | Marvin | Episode: "The Mother Episode" |
| Charmed | Mike | Episode: "Show Ghouls" | |
| House M.D. | Robert | Episode: "Humpty Dumpty" | |
| Cold Case | Anton | Episode: "Committed" | |
| 2006 | Still Standing | Scully | Episode: "Still Deceitful" |
| How I Met Your Mother | Bank President | Episode: "Aldrin Justice" | |
| 2007 | The Riches | Dr. Dibadeaux | Episode: "The Big Floss" |
| My Name Is Earl | Doctor | Episode: "Two Balls, Two Strikes" | |
| 2007-2014 | The Game | Thomas Pitts | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2008 | 30 Rock | Charles Robinson | Episode: "The One with the Case of 'Night Court'" |
| 2009 | Big Love | Baptist | Episode: "Come, Ye Saints" |
| Hank | Reuben | Episode: "Relax, Don't Do It" | |
| 2010 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Episode: "Ben There, Done That" | |
| $h*! My Dad Says | Mr. Campbell | Episode: "You Can't Handle the Truce" | |
| 2011 | Harry's Law | Judge Marvin Baum | Episode: "Bangers in the House" |
| 2012 | The Soul Man | Ike | Episode: "Lost in the Move" |
| 2012-2015 | Hart of Dixie | Sergeant Jeffries | Series regular, 16 episodes |
| 2013 | Key & Peele | Pawn Shop Owner | Episode: "Season 3, Episode 12" |
| 2015 | Reed Between the Lines | Monroe Reed | Episodes: "You Have to Let Go" & "I'm Not Superman" |
| K.C. Undercover | Pops | Episode: "Off the Grid" | |
| Key & Peele | Dying Father | Episode: "The End" | |
| 2015-2019 | Mom | Mr. Munson | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Grey's Anatomy | Leo Polson | Episode: "You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side" |
| 2017 | K.C. Undercover | Othello King | Episode: "Out of the Water and Into the Fire" |
| Disjointed | Scooter Boots | Episode: "Donna Weed" | |
| 2017-2018 | The Guest Book | Wilfred | Series regular, 11 episodes |
| 2018 | This Is Us | Don Robinson | Episodes: "Katie Girls" &"Toby" |
| NCIS | Ray Jennings | Episode: "Fragments" | |
| 2019 | Better Things | Sylvester | Episode: "Holding" |
| 2020 | Raven's Home | Mr. Arthur | Episodes: "Close Shave" & "On Edge" |
| Russell Maniac | Mike | Episode: "Ferraro Family Business" | |
| Love in the Time of Corona | Charles | Miniseries, 4 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Charles Robinson (actor) para niños
