Jimmy Robinson (actor) facts for kids

James O. Robinson Jr. (born in 1918, died in 1967) was an American actor. He appeared in many films, starting when he was a child. He was known for playing "Hambone" Johnson in the popular Mickey McGuire film series.

Early Life of Jimmy Robinson

James O. Robinson Jr. was born on July 30, 1918. His birthplace was Los Angeles, California. His father was James O. Robinson Sr.

Jimmy Robinson's Acting Career

Jimmy Robinson began his acting career when he was quite young. He became well-known for his role as "Hambone" Johnson. This character was part of the Mickey McGuire film series. These were short films based on Fontaine Fox's comic strip.

He was in the Mickey McGuire series from its very beginning in 1927. He continued acting in it until the series ended in 1934. Jimmy appeared in almost all of the short films in the series.

While working on Mickey McGuire, Jimmy also acted in other movies. These included films like Tenderfeet and Penrod and Sam. After the Mickey McGuire series finished, Jimmy kept acting. However, he mostly played smaller roles in movies.

Later Life and Passing

Jimmy Robinson passed away on November 2, 1967. He was 49 years old at the time. He died from an illness at his home in California.

Filmography

Here are some of the movies Jimmy Robinson appeared in:

See also

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