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Matthew Thomas Robinson Jr. (January 1, 1937 – August 5, 2002) was an American actor, writer and television producer. Robinson was the first actor to portray the character of Gordon Robinson on the PBS children's TV program Sesame Street.
Matt Robinson was born on 1 January 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Sesame Street (1969), The Cosby Show (1984) and Amazing Grace (1974). He was married to Dolores Robinson. He died on 5 August 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Apr 26, 2021 · Matt Robinson played the original Gordon on Sesame Street. The actor debuted the role of the friendly neighbor married to Susan (Loretta Long) in the first episode of the PBS children’s series ...
Matt Robinson (January 1, 1937 - August 5, 2002) was a writer, producer, and actor who originated the role of Gordon on Sesame Street, playing the part from 1969 to 1972. Robinson also created the character of Roosevelt Franklin, and performed Roosevelt's voice.
May 10, 2021 · Adapted from the book by Michael Davis, the documentary focuses on the experiences of Matt Robinson, a Black actor and activist who originated the role of longtime Sesame Street character,...
Matthew Thomas Robinson Jr. (January 1, 1937 – August 5, 2002) was an American actor, writer and television producer. Robinson was the first actor to portray the character of Gordon Robinson on the PBS children's TV program Sesame Street.
Aug 7, 2002 · Matt Robinson. Actor known as Gordon on 'Sesame Street'. By Variety Staff. Matthew Thomas “Matt” Robinson Jr., the actor beloved as the first to play kindly neighbor Gordon on children’s TV ...
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1937-2002. Television writer, producer, performer. Even though he is best known as the first actor to play the amiable history teacher Gordon on the popular children's television series Sesame Street, Matt Robinson made many more contributions to the small screen.
Aug 8, 2002 · Matt Robinson, a writer for the 1980's ''Cosby Show'' and the first actor to play the endearing neighbor Gordon on ''Sesame Street,'' died on Monday at his home in Los...
Matt Robinson, a writer for the 1980s sitcom "The Cosby Show" and the first actor to play kindly neighbor Gordon on the children's show "Sesame Street," has died. He was 65.
