Chris Robinson
Biography
Chris Robinson was an American actor who also wrote and directed films, starting out in the 1950s as a young adult actor and stunt man. He appeared in Diary of a High School Bride and in Beast from Haunted Cave (1959). On ABC's 12 O'Clock High he was cast as Technical Sgt. Alexander Komansky for the drama's final two seasons, and in 1972 he starred in the horror movie Stanley (1972) as a fanatical snake charmer. He played Dr. Rick Webber on General Hospital from 1978 to 1986, returned to the part in 2002, and came back for a 50th anniversary episode in 2013. He also played Jason Frame on Another World and Jack Hamilton on The Bold and the Beautiful, and he appeared in Savannah Smiles (1982). His directing credits included Catch the Black Sunshine and Thunder County, and his last screen role was in Just for a Week in 2022. He died in 2025.
86years old at death
- Born West Palm Beach
- Died Sedona
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Christopher Brown Robinson (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 23 years1959 to 1982
Every film, newest first
- 1982Savannah SmilesIMDb rating 7.2
- 1972StanleyIMDb rating 4.6
- 1970The HawaiiansIMDb rating 6.2
- 1959Beast from Haunted CaveIMDb rating 4.4
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A change of course
In 1984, Chris Robinson promoted Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup. The commercials, which opened with the line "I'm not a doctor, but I do play one on TV", aired on national television.
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Worked with
Chris Robinson made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Pierre De MoroDirector, 1 film, 1982
All films by Pierre De Moro
Tom GriesDirector, 1 film, 1970
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