Edward G. Robinson [SEP] educated at
criminal attorney. An interest in acting and performing in front of people led to him winning an American Academy of Dramatic Arts scholarship, after which he changed his name to "Edward G. Robinson" (the G. standing for his original surname).
He served in the United States Navy during World War I, but was never sent overseas.
Career.
Career Theatre.
He began his acting career in the Yiddish Theater District in 1913 and made his Broadway debut in 1915. He made his film debut in "
NY Times Obituary 1951 http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F00A13F63D5A137B93C5AB1782D85F458585F9 $3.95 - New York Times - Sep 27, 1951 EDWARD JOHNSON Mrs. Alice F. Johnson, an artist and widow of Edward F. ... Born and educated on Staten Island, Mrs. Johnson studied art at the New York Art.