Robin Harris

1953 - 1990

Robin Harris  American Comic

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Robin Harris was previously married to Exetta Harris (1984 - 1990).

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American Comic Robin Harris was born Robin Hughes Harris Sr. on 30th August, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 18th Mar 1990 Four Season Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA aged 36. He is most remembered for his "old school" brand of humor and his recurring comic sketch about Bébé's Kids, in addition to his roles as Sweet Dick Willie in the 1989 comedy-drama film Do the Right Thing, Jerome in the 1989 crime comedy-drama film Harlem Nights, Christopher "Pop" Robinson, Sr. in the 1990 teen comedy film House Party, and Butterbean Jones in the 1990 musical comedy-drama film Mo’ Better Blues. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Robin Harris is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American comedians and American stand-up comedians.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married16 years, 2 months--
Total16 years, 2 months--

Details

First NameRobin
Middle NameHughes
Last NameHarris
Full Name at BirthRobin Hughes Harris Sr.
Birthday30th August, 1953
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA
Died18th March, 1990
Place of DeathFour Season Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Cause of DeathHeart Attack
BuriedInglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Height5' 9" (175 cm)
BuildLarge
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Zodiac SignVirgo
SexualityStraight
ReligionBaptist
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolManual Arts High School, Los Angeles, California, USA (1971)
UniversityOttawa University, Ottawa, Kansas, USA
Occupation TextComic, Actor, Writer
OccupationComic
Claim to Famehis "old school" brand of humor and his recurring comic sketch about Bébé's Kids, in addition to his roles as Sweet Dick Willie in the 1989 comedy-drama film Do the Right Thing, Jerome in the 1989 crime comedy-drama film Harlem Nights, Christopher "Pop" Robinson, Sr. in the 1990 teen comedy film House Party, and Butterbean Jones in the 1990 musical comedy-drama film Mo’ Better Blues
Music Genre (Text)Satire, Observational comedy, Improvisational comedy
Year(s) Active1980–1990, 1979–1990

Robin Hughes Harris Sr. (August 30, 1953 – March 18, 1990) was an American comedian and actor, best known for his recurring comic sketch about "Bébé's Kids". He was posthumously nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in film House Party.

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