Edward G. Robinson
ActingAbout Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson (born Emanuel Goldenberg; December 12, 1893 – January 26, 1973) was a Romanian-born American actor. Although he played a wide range of characters, he is best remembered for his roles as a gangster, most notably in his star-making film Little Caesar. Description above from the Wikipedia article Edward G. Robinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edward G. Robinson reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Crime
The majority of Edward G. Robinson's filmography leans towards the Crime genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edward G. Robinson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Movie Tough Guys, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edward G. Robinson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward G. Robinson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward G. Robinson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Warner at War | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Little Caesar: End of Rico, Beginning of the Antihero | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Checking Out: Grand Hotel | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Movie Tough Guys | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Soylent Green | Sol Roth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mackenna's Gold | Old Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Grand Slam | Prof. James Anders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Cincinnati Kid | Lancey Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn | Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Good Neighbor Sam | Simon Nurdlinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Prize | Max Stratman/Walter Stratman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | My Geisha | Sam Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Seven Thieves | Theo Wilkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Dathan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | House of Strangers | Gino Monetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Night Has a Thousand Eyes | John Triton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Key Largo | Johnny Rocco | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Stranger | Federal Agent Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Scarlet Street | Christopher Cross | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Our Vines Have Tender Grapes | Martinius Jacobson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Woman in the Window | Professor Richard Wanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Winkle Goes to War | Wilbert Winkle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Double Indemnity | Barton Keyes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Marshall Tyler (segment 2) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Destroyer | Steven 'Boley' Boleslavski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Larceny, Inc. | 'Pressure' Maxwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unholy Partners | Bruce Corey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Hank McHenry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Sea Wolf | 'Wolf' Larsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Little John T. 'Johnny' Sarto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet | Dr. Paul Ehrlich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Breakdowns of 1939 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | I Am the Law | John Lindsay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Kid Galahad | Nick 'Nicky' Donati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bullets or Ballots | Johnny Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Whole Town's Talking | Arthur Ferguson 'Jonesy' Jones / 'Killer' Mannion | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Man with Two Faces | Damon Welles / Jules Chautard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Little Giant | James Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Five Star Final | Joseph W. Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Smart Money | Nick 'The Barber' Venizelos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Caesar Enrico 'Rico' Bandello aka 'Little Caesar' | Hit | Similar → |
Edward G. Robinson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward G. Robinson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward G. Robinson is "Movie Tough Guys" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edward G. Robinson acted in?
Edward G. Robinson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward G. Robinson?
Other notable films include "Rat Pack", "You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story", and "Double Indemnity".