Quotes by Edward G. Robinson

About Edward G. Robinson:

Edward Goldenberg Robinson is best remembered for his roles as gangsters, such as Rico in his star-making film Little Caesar, and as Rocco in Key Largo.
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I didn't play at collecting. No cigar anywhere was safe from me.

Edward G. Robinson

My father and uncles and all their friends turned their lungs black trying to satisfy my collector's zeal.

Edward G. Robinson

In those days I would go for an interview and find myself competing with this other chap who would always be younger and taller, and much handsomer than I.

Edward G. Robinson

I know I'm not much on face value, but when it comes to stage value, I'll deliver for you.

Edward G. Robinson

I had the advantage of reading the book, and when the script was first submitted to me, it was just another gangster story - the east side taking over the west side and all that.

Edward G. Robinson

Things got so bad that when I went shopping for a house, some people would refuse to open the door if they saw it was me standing there. And drunks would always want to challenge me.

Edward G. Robinson

Author Bio

  • NameEdward G. Robinson
  • Descriptionactor from the United States
  • AliasesEdward Goldenberg Robinson
  • BornDecember 12, 1893
  • DiedJanuary 26, 1973
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Kingdom Of Romania
  • ProfessionActor; Film Actor; Art Collector