Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson began his acting career appearing in various films, such as "Dixiana" (1930), the action picture "The Fighting Parson" (1933) with Hoot Gibson and the musical comedy "Hooray For Love" (1935) with Ann Sothern. He also appeared in "In Old Kentucky" (1935). He continued to work steadily in film throughout the thirties, appearing in "The Big Broadcast of 1936" (1935), the historical feature "The Little Colonel" (1935) with Shirley Temple Black and "The Littlest Rebel" (1935) with Shirley Temple Black. Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in "One Mile From Heaven" (1937), "Just Around the Corner" (1938) and the Shirley Temple Black musical "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" (1938). Robinson last acted in "Stormy Weather" (1943). Robinson was married to Sue Dash. Robinson passed away in November 1949 at the age of 71.