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Matt Robinson(1937-2002)

  • Producer
  • Actor
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Matt Robinson was born on 1 January 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Sesame Street (1969), Captain Kangaroo (1955) and Amazing Grace (1974). He was married to Dolores Robinson. He died on 5 August 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJanuary 1, 1937
DiedAugust 5, 2002(65)
BornJanuary 1, 1937
DiedAugust 5, 2002(65)
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    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Sesame Street (1969)
Sesame Street
8.1
TV Series
  • Producer
Captain Kangaroo (1955)
Captain Kangaroo
8.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Amazing Grace (1974)
Amazing Grace
5.6
  • Producer
  • 1974
Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
The Cosby Show
7.4
TV Series
  • Producer

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Producer

  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
    The Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • co-producer
    • 1987–1991
  • La settimana della sfinge (1990)
    La settimana della sfinge
    6.1
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Amazing Grace (1974)
    Amazing Grace
    5.6
    • producer
    • 1974
  • Save the Children (1973)
    Save the Children
    7.1
    • producer
    • 1973
  • Sesame Street (1969)
    Sesame Street
    8.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1969–1970

Actor

  • Kevin Clash in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 (2001)
    Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
    7.5
    Video
    • (voice)
    • 2001
  • Peter Sallis in M.U.G.E.N (1999)
    M.U.G.E.N
    7.2
    Video Game
    • 1999
  • Sesame Street (1969)
    Sesame Street
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Roosevelt Franklin
    • Gordon
    • Gordon Robinson
    • 1969–1998
  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
    The Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • French scientist
    • 1990
  • The Candy Apple News Company
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Rick
    • 1979–1981

Additional Crew

  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
    The Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • executive story editor
    • executive story consultant
    • story editor
    • 1985–1987

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Matthew Thomas Robinson Jr.
  • Born
    • January 1, 1937
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • August 5, 2002
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(complications from Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Dolores RobinsonFebruary 13, 1960 - February 27, 1981 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Holly Robinson Peete
  • Relatives
    • Rodney Peete Jr.(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Father of Holly Robinson Peete and Matt Robinson (full name: Matthew Thomas Robinson III).

FAQ

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  • When did Matt Robinson die?
    August 5, 2002
  • How did Matt Robinson die?
    Complications from Parkinson's disease
  • How old was Matt Robinson when he died?
    65 years old
  • Where did Matt Robinson die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Matt Robinson born?
    January 1, 1937

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