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Ann Robinson
Ann Robinson (May 25, 1929–September 26, 2025) was an American actress.
Born May 25, 1929† September 26, 2025 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California1 movie on MoviHero
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Ann Robinson (May 25, 1929–September 26, 2025) was an American actress. Robinson was born in Hollywood, California to a bank employee father. She began her professional life as a stunt woman. Paramount signed her as an actress in the 1950s, and her first leading role was as "Sylvia Van Buren" in that studio's 1953 film, The War of the Worlds, a role she reprised 35 years later in three episodes of the War of the Worlds television series. She also had a small role in Steven Spielberg's 2005 film remake. Her career as a leading woman was effectively ended when she eloped to Mexico to marry a matador, Jaime Bravo, with whom she had two sons, Jaime Jr. and Estefan. Following that, she played minor roles, mainly in science fiction films. The couple divorced in 1967 and Bravo died in an automobile accident in 1970. She married real estate broker Joseph Valdez in 1987. In her later years, Robinson made guest appearances at autograph shows and science fiction conventions. She died on September 26, 2025.
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- 2021Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!Self
- 2018Tales of FrankensteinElsa
- 2005The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds'Self
- 2005The Naked MonsterDr. Sylvia Van Buren
- 2001Drive-In Movie MemoriesActor
- 1996The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr.Herself - Bonus Premiere Footage
- 1991My Lovely MonsterParty Guest
- 1991Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and FantasySelf
- 1988Midnight Movie MassacreDr. Sylvia Van Buren
- 1959Imitation of LifeShowgirl
- 1958Damn CitizenCleo
- 1957Gun Duel in DurangoJudy Ollivant
- 1956JulieValerie
- 1956Gun BrothersRose Fargo
- 1955FuryHelen Watkins
- 1954A Star Is Born World PremiereSelf
- 1954DragnetOfficer Grace Downey
- 1953Bad for Each OtherLucille Grellett
- 1953The War of the WorldsSylvia Van Buren
- 1953The Glass WallNancy
- 1952Son of Ali BabaGirl at Palace (uncredited)
- 1951I Want YouGloria (uncredited)
- 1951Callaway Went ThatawayHatcheck Girl at Mocambo's (uncredited)
- 1951Goodbye, My FancyClarisse Carter (Uncredited)
- 1950All About EveGirl in a Lobby of the 21 Club (uncredited)
- 1950A Life of Her OwnWoman Showing Legs (uncredited)
- 1950Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign LegionBathing Suit Girl in Mirage (uncredited)
- 1950The Damned Don't CryGirl at Poolside in Home Movie (uncredited)
- 1939King of the UnderworldSecond Nurse (uncredited)
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