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Gil Robbins(1931-2011)

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Gil Robbins was born on 3 April 1931 in Spokane, Washington, USA. He was an actor, known for Cradle Will Rock (1999), Dead Man Walking (1995) and Savior (1998). He was married to Mary Robbins. He died on 5 April 2011 in Esteban Cantú, Tecate, Baja California, Mexico.
BornApril 3, 1931
DiedApril 5, 2011(80)
BornApril 3, 1931
DiedApril 5, 2011(80)
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Known for

Cradle Will Rock (1999)
Cradle Will Rock
6.8
  • Congressman Starnes
  • 1999
Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking (1995)
Dead Man Walking
7.5
  • Bishop Norwich
  • 1995
Dennis Quaid in Savior (1998)
Savior
7.2
  • Music Department(choral arrangements)
  • 1998
John Cusack and Tim Robbins in Tapeheads (1988)
Tapeheads
5.7
  • Soundtrack("Repave Amerika")
  • 1988

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Actor



  • Cradle Will Rock (1999)
    Cradle Will Rock
    6.8
    • Congressman Starnes
    • 1999
  • Wide Awake (1998)
    Wide Awake
    5.8
    • Cardinal Geary
    • 1998
  • Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking (1995)
    Dead Man Walking
    7.5
    • Bishop Norwich
    • 1995
  • Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
    Bob Roberts
    7.0
    • Reverend Best
    • 1992

Music Department



  • Dennis Quaid in Savior (1998)
    Savior
    7.2
    • conductor
    • music arranger: choral arrangements
    • 1998
  • Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking (1995)
    Dead Man Walking
    7.5
    • choral arrangement
    • conductor
    • 1995

Soundtrack



  • Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking (1995)
    Dead Man Walking
    7.5
    • arranger: "Sacred Love"
    • 1995
  • John Cusack and Tim Robbins in Tapeheads (1988)
    Tapeheads
    5.7
    • performer: "Repave Amerika"
    • 1988

Personal details

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  • Born
    • April 3, 1931
    • Spokane, Washington, USA
  • Died
    • April 5, 2011
    • Esteban Cantú, Tecate, Baja California, Mexico(prostate cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Mary RobbinsJuly 12, 1952 - April 5, 2011 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
    • Tim Robbins
  • Relatives
    • Jack Henry Robbins(Grandchild)

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  • Trivia
    Grandfather of Jack Henry Robbins and Miles Robbins.

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