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Forbes Robinson
Peter Forbes Robinson (21 May 192613 May 1987) was a British bass, born in Macclesfield, best known for his performances in works by Mozart, Verdi, and Britten.
Career.
He created the title role in Michael Tippett's "King Priam". His recordings include the Philips recording with Sir Colin Davis of Britten's "Peter Grimes", as Swallow; he may also be heard in a live 1972 recording of Arthur Bliss's "The Olympians", in which he plays Joseph
the church secretary, Casietta's sister (both were chatterers and known as "the Hetebrink sisters")
- Jester Hairston as Rolly Forbes, the high-spirited and lively senior citizen, who often acts as the voice of reason
- Elsa Raven as Inga (1988–90), the Deacon's Swedish housekeeper
- Rosetta LeNoire as Leola Henderson Forbes (1987–89), Rolly's love interest and eventual wife
- Montrose Hagins as Leola Henderson Forbes (1989–91), Rolly's wife
- Bumper Robinson as Clarence