Robinson (ˈrɒbɪnsən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) |
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| 1. | Edward G., real name Emanuel Goldenberg. 1893--1973, US film actor, born in Romania, famous esp for gangster roles. His films include Little Caesar (1930), Brother Orchid (1940), Double Indemnity (1944), and All My Sons (1948) |
| 2. | Edward Arlington. 1869--1935, US poet, author of narrative verse, often based on Arthurian legend. His works include Collected Poems (1922), The Man Who Died Twice (1924), and Tristram (1927) |
| 3. | (William) Heath. 1872--1944, British cartoonist and book illustrator, best known for his comic drawings of fantastic machines |
| 4. | John (Arthur Thomas)1919--83, British bishop and theologian, best known for his controversial Honest to God (1963), which popularized radical theological discussion. He was suffragan Bishop of Woolwich (1959--69) |
| 5. | Mary. born 1944, Irish barrister and politician: president of Ireland 1990--97; U.N. high commissioner for human rights (1997--2001) |
| 6. | Smokey, real name William Robinson. born 1940, US Motown singer, songwriter, and producer. His hits include "The Tears of a Clown" (1970) (with the Miracles) and "Being with you" (1981) |
| 7. | "Sugar" Ray, real name Walker Smith. 1921--89, US boxer, winner of the world middleweight championship on five separate occasions |