Personal Life
In 1958, Robinson was arrested on a narcotics violation. His conviction was overturned, but he later served 15 months in prison after unknowingly missing a date for retrial. Robinson credits letters of encouragement from friend Bette Davis with helping him find the strength to overcome his problem. She helped him get his first film role in 13 years, in 1971's Bunny O'Hare. Robinson married twice: to Pauline Flowers from 1960 until her death in 2002, and to Gloria Casas since 2004. He had one son with Flowers.
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