Jay Robinson

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Jay Robinson, born April 14, 1930 in New York, is an American actor specialising in character roles.

Robinson began his acting career in summer stock and repertory companies and he made his way to the Broadway stage where he appeared in Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and "Much Ado About Nothing".

His first film role was as the insane Emperor Caligula in "The Robe" (1953), which he reprised in "Demetrius and the Gladiators" (1954). This was followed by roles in "The Virgin Queen" (1955) starring Bette Davis,"My Man Godfrey" (1957) with David Niven and June Allyson and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask) (1972), the Woody Allen comedy.

Although he is perhaps most well known to American audiences as the host and narrator for the Discovery Channel special (and later series) "Beyond Bizarre", his many television guest spots include "Star Trek TOS"(Episode 58, "Elaan Of Troyius"), the soap opera "Days Of Our Lives", (Monty, the homeless drunk), and in the late 70s he played the title role in Sid & Marty Krofft's Dr. Shrinker, prominently featured on the Krofft Supershow. He also guest starred in an episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

His distinctive voice is often confused with that of actor and voiceover artist Tony Jay.

Robinson married twice: Pauline Flowers from 1960 until her death (2002), Gloria Casas (2004 - present).

External links

[http://www.accuracyproject.org/cbe-Robinson,Jay.html Jay Robinson - Internet Accuracy Project]