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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Robinson, ‘12 O'Clock High,' ‘General Hospital' and ‘Bold and the Beautiful' Actor, Dies at 86
Chris Robinson, who starred as a World War II bomber pilot on the 1960s ABC drama 12 O'Clock High and had lengthy stints on the daytime soap operas General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, has died. He was 86. Robinson died Monday on his ranch near Sedona, Arizona, actor and musician MJ Allen announced on Facebook. They worked together on the 2022 film Just for a Week. More from The Hollywood Reporter Jonathan Mayers, Concert Promoter and Bonnaroo Co-Founder, Dies at 51 Sly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer, Dies at 82 Frederick Forsyth, Author of 'The Day of the Jackal,' Dies at 86 During an acting career that spanned eight decades, Robinson worked alongside Burt Lancaster in The Young Savages (1961) and Birdman of Alcatraz (1962), both directed by John Frankenheimer, and with Addams Family icon Ted Cassidy in four films, all of which he directed. The Florida native also starred as Vietnam vet Tim Ochopee, a Seminole with a pet rattlesnake who obeys his commands (for most of the movie, anyway), in the Everglades-set horror film Stanley (1972), from Crown International Pictures. Robinson joined the cast of the Quinn Martin-produced 12 O'Clock High as Technical Sgt. Sandy Komansky for its second season in September 1965. (Also coming on board as a full-time castmember that year: Paul Burke as Col. Joe Gallagher.) He appeared on the final 46 episodes of the show through January 1967. On ABC's General Hospital, he portrayed Dr. Rick Webber (two-time husband of Denise Alexander's Lesley and adoptive father of Genie Francis' Laura) from 1978-86. He came back in 2002, only to have his character bludgeoned to death with a candlestick by Scotty Baldwin (Kin Shriner), Laura's former husband. Robinson also played Jack Hamilton, who enjoyed romances with Stephanie Douglas (Susan Flannery) and her rival Sally Spectra (Darlene Conley), on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful from 1992-2002, with a final appearance in 2005. While he was working on G.H. — and after showing up in Garry Marshall's soapy Young Doctors in Love (1982) — Robinson established his bona fides as a pitchman in a Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup commercial. 'I'm not a doctor,' he noted, 'but I do play one on TV.' But when he encountered legal trouble related to income tax evasion, he was replaced by Peter Bergman, another TV doctor on another soap (All My Children). Born on Nov. 5, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Christopher Brown Robinson appeared uncredited in the Tony Curtis-starring The Midnight Story (1957). Two years later, he played a teenage thug in The Diary of a High School Bride and the spider-like monster in Gene Corman's Beast From Haunted Cave, wearing a costume he had designed. Robinson stayed busy after that, guest-starring on such series as Colt. 45, Hennesey, The Donna Reed Show, Sea Hunt, Death Valley Days, Ben Casey, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train and The Fugitive before landing on 12 O'Clock High. He starred as an albino slave who is on the run with his brother (Anthony Scott) from a plantation owner (Cassidy) in Catch the Black Sunshine (1974), which he also wrote and directed, then did similar triple duty on Thunder County (1974), The Intruder (1975) and The Great Balloon Race (1977). Talking about The Intruder — which also featured Mickey Rooney and Yvonne De Carlo — in a 2017 interview with Nick Thomas, Robinson said he cast it, put the crew together and shot it in a mere six weeks. Asked what became of the movie, Robinson replied: 'I have no idea. I wasn't involved in the editing and didn't even see the finished film, which was never released. I moved on to other projects and just forgot about it.' Robinson's big-screen résumé also included Because They're Young (1960), The Long Rope (1961), Shootout at Big Sag (1962), Lady in Cement (1968), The Cycle Savages (1969), The Hawaiians (1970), Revenge Is My Destiny (1971), Amy (1981), Savannah Smiles (1982) and Just for a Week (2022). Click here for a video tribute to his career. In 1985, Robinson pleaded guilty to federal income tax evasion but was allowed to continue on G.H. by serving his sentence on nights and weekends. In between that soap and The Bold and the Beautiful, he portrayed Jason Frame on NBC's Another World from 1987-89. He married his fourth wife, Jacquie, in April 2011. Survivors also include his children, Shane, Coby, Christian, Christopher, Chris and Taylor, and grandchildren Ivy, Ava, Davey, Brooks and Knox. His son Chris opened a window into the family by producing and directing two documentary shorts: Bankrupt by Beanies (2009), about his dad buying many thousands of Beanie Baby plush toys with the goal of reselling them at a profit, and Bastard: An Illegitimate Film (2010), which explored his 'complicated' family tree (his father had his nine kids with six women). Chris revealed in Bastard that he was 'conceived in [his dad's] dressing room in General Hospital' and pointed out that his father 'practically had as many relationships in his real life as he's had in the movies.' 'No matter how we came to be, all of us are connected,' Chris, talking about his siblings and half-siblings, said in closing the documentary. 'And when our father is gone, even as some of us don't even consider him to be their father, we'll still have each other to look to for love and support. It might not be normal, but it's certainly a hell of a lot more interesting.' 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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful actor Chris Robinson passes away at 86
Chris Robinson , who appeared on General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, has passed away at 86. His death was posted on Facebook by actor and musician MJ Allen. Allen, who co-starred with Robinson in the 2022 film Just for a Week, said Robinson "peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona. " He went on to say that Robinson had been experiencing heart failure for some time and that it was listed as the official cause of death. Robinson started his acting career in the early 1960s in roles for The Young Savages and Birdman of Alcatraz, both of which featured Burt Lancaster. In 1967, he landed his first regular series role as Sgt. Alexander "Sandy" Komansky on ABC's military drama 12 O'Clock High, where he appeared during seasons two and three. Robinson started playing Dr. Rick Webber on General Hospital in 1978, a role he played periodically through 2013. While working on the show, Robinson also became famous for his exposure in a commercial for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup, in which he said, "I'm not a doctor but I do play one on TV." The catchphrase became a household one. Robinson was subsequently replaced in the commercial promotion by All My Children actor Peter Bergman due to Robinson's taking part in a tax fraud case. He returned to General Hospital in 2022. His character, Rick Webber, was killed off the show with a plot where he was beaten to death with a candlestick by Scotty Baldwin, played by Kin Shriner.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital' and ‘Bold and the Beautiful' star, dead at 86
Chris Robinson, the soap opera star best known for his roles as Dr. Rick Webber in 'General Hospital' and Jack Hamilton in 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' has died. He was 86. Robinson's death was announced by his friend and colleague MJ Allen. The pair worked together on the 2022 film 'Just for a Week.' 'Prolific Hollywood actor Chris Robinson has passed away at the age of 86,' Allen, a writer and director, announced on Facebook Monday. Advertisement 5 Soap opera star Chris Robinson passed away early Monday morning at the age of 86. WireImage 'He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona at 12:30am on June 9, 2025,' the director added. According to Allen, the actor died of heart failure. Advertisement 'He had been in heart failure for some time,' the director claimed, 'and [that] is his official cause of death.' 5 Robinson starred as Dr. Rick Webber on 'General Hospital' from 1978 to 1986. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images The official 'General Hospital' X account paid tribute to the late star. 'General Hospital's enduring legacy owes a debt of gratitude to Chris Robinson and his portrayal of Dr. Rick Webber,' the statement read. 'Our hearts go out to his family and friends as they mourn their loss. May he rest in peace.' Advertisement Born on November 5, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Fla., Robinson first gained recognition in 1965 when he starred as Technical Sgt. Sandy Komansky in the second season of the World War II series '12 O'Clock High.' 5 The soap opera actor also starred in 'The Bold and the Beautiful' from 1992 to 2002. ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection He later gained mainstream popularity in 1978 when he joined the ABC soap opera 'General Hospital' as Dr. Rick Webber, the two-time husband of Dr. Lesley Webber (Denise Alexander) and the adoptive father of Laura Spencer (Genie Francis). Alexander passed away on May 11, 2025. She was 85. Advertisement Robinson left 'General Hospital' in 1986 and went on to star as Jack Hamilton in 'The Bold and the Beautiful' from 1992 to 2002. His final final appearance was in 2005. 5 Robinson with his 'General Hospital' co-stars Jacklyn Zeman and Leslie Charleson. WireImage But it was his role as a spokesman for Vicks, and a commercial he did for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup in 1984, that established him as a household name. 'I'm not a doctor,' he said in the famous advertisement, 'but I do play one on TV.' Although Robinson pleaded guilty to federal income tax evasion in 1985, he remained on 'General Hospital' by serving his four-month sentence under a prison work-release provision on nights and weekends. 5 Robinson starred in more than 100 shows and movies during his decades-long acting career. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Robinson also starred in more than 100 roles on the small and big screen during his decades-long acting career from 1957 to 2022. Advertisement His final acting role was in August 2022. He starred as the main character, Ted Hurst, in Miller's 'Just for a Week.' Robinson is survived by his fourth wife, Jacquie Shane-Robinson, as well as sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher Robinson and Christopher Lance, and five grandchildren.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who was Chris Robinson? General Hospital, Bold and Beautiful star dies at 86
Chris Robinson, known for his commanding presence on 12 O'Clock High, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, died on Monday at the age of 86. He breathed his last at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona, as confirmed by actor-musician MJ Allen, who had collaborated with Robinson on the 2022 film Just for a Week. A career that spanned over eight decades, Robinson's legacy is etched in the annals of American television and cult cinema. He was the man who once said on national television, 'I'm not a doctor, but I do play one on TV.' The 1960s brought him serious screen time. In John Frankenheimer's The Young Savages and Birdman of Alcatraz, he held his own alongside Burt Lancaster. It was 1965's 12 O'Clock High that made him a household name. Cast as Technical Sgt. Sandy Komansky, Robinson joined in Season 2 and remained a staple till the show's final episode in 1967. If you watched daytime television in the '70s and '80s, chances are you've seen Robinson in action. He stepped into General Hospital in 1978 as Dr. Rick Webber-twice married to Lesley, adoptive father to Laura. His presence on the ABC soap ran until 1986 and saw a dramatic return in 2002, only for his character to be fatally bludgeoned with a candlestick. He later joined The Bold and the Beautiful as Jack Hamilton, entangled in love triangles with Susan Flannery's Stephanie and Darlene Conley's Sally Spectra. His tenure on the CBS hit lasted a decade, with a brief encore in 2005. Outside the limelight, Robinson famously became the face of Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup. Though legal trouble interrupted the endorsement, conviction for income tax evasion led to Peter Bergman replacing him. Robinson, ever the survivor, served his sentence on nights and weekends while continuing to film General Hospital. Robinson's love for storytelling extended beyond acting. He wrote, directed, and starred in several indie films throughout the '70s-including Catch the Black Sunshine, The Intruder, and Thunder County. In a 2017 interview, he revealed, 'I wasn't involved in the editing and didn't even see the finished film, which was never released. I moved on to other projects and just forgot about it.' The actor reportedly had six children with multiple partners and countless stories tucked behind every chapter. His son, Chris, offered a glimpse into their unconventional family history in the documentaries Bankrupt by Beanies and Bastard: An Illegitimate Film. The latter revealed candid details about Chris's conception and their family dynamic: 'No matter how we came to be, all of us are connected.' Robinson is survived by his wife Jacquie (whom he married in 2011), his children Shane, Coby, Christian, Christopher, Chris and Taylor, and grandchildren Ivy, Ava, Davey, Brooks and Knox. He is widely remembered for his roles in 12 O'Clock High, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful. Yes. In the mid-1980s, he pleaded guilty to income tax evasion. He served his sentence during evenings and weekends, continuing his role on General Hospital simultaneously. He had six children from multiple relationships and was also a grandfather to five.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV soap star Chris Robinson dies aged 86
Soap star Chris Robinson has died at the age of 86, it has been confirmed. The actor, whose career spanned more than six decades, passed away in Arizona on Monday. Musician MJ Allen, who directed his last screen role in the 2022 feature film Just for a Week, wrote on Facebook: 'Prolific Hollywood actor Chris Robinson has passed away at the age of 86. 'He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona at 12:30am on June 9, 2025. 'He had been in heart failure for some time, and is his official cause of death.' Robinson kickstarted his career in films alongside Burt Lancaster and Ted Cassidy, but it was for his roles on the small screen that is is best remembered. Between 1978 and 1986 he assumed the role of Dr Rick Webber from originator Michael Gregory on General Hospital. Storylines included a love triangle with his wife Lesley Webber and the married Monica Quartermaine, and later wedding the biological mother of his adopted son – who he would later leave the show with. More Trending He reprised the part in 2002 for a brief stint, appearing as a ghost during scenes that aired in 2013. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Following his GH departure, Chris had a two year contract with NBC's Another World, before his alter ego Jason Frame was murdered. Chris is survived by wife of fourteen years, the artist Jacqui Shane-Robinson, who also acted alongside him in his three last projects, his seven sons, and five grandchildren. View More » According to MJ Allen, the couple enjoyed the tranquilities of their Oak Creek ranch, taking in the nature and maintaining an art gallery and studio on site. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Leeds General Infirmary 'goes into lockdown' after suspicious package is found MORE: Coronation Street legends who played iconic duo reunite in new snap MORE: Cast of series getting Netflix reboot admit one episode 'wouldn't happen today'
