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Profile of Michael Robbins
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Michael Robbins |
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14th November 1930 |
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London, England, UK |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia Michael Robbins (November 14, 1930 - December 11, 1992) was a British actor known for his television work. Formerly a bank clerk, he became an actor after appearing in Amateur Dramatic performances.
Primarily a comedy actor, he is best known for the role of Arthur Rudge (the husband of Olice played by Anna Karen) in the popular sitcom On the Buses. This led to spin-offs and film roles in the same character. His other comedy credits include non-recurring roles in One Foot in the Grave The New Statesman and You Rang, M'Lord?.
His straight roles included parts in some of the major British television shows of the 1970s including Minder,The Sweeney. Z Cars, The Avengers, Dixon of Dock Green and the Doctor Who story The Visitation (which he is reputed to have loathed appearing in).
He died of cancer.
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