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Born Frankie Robinson in Detroit, the youngest of seven children born to Clarence and Elizabeth Robinson. He was nicknamed "Sugar Chile" by his mother. Although neither parent was a musician, Frankie began playing piano by ear at the age of two. At the age of three, he won a talent show at the Paradise Theatre in Detroit. By six, he was playing ...
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 28, 1938 |
| Place Of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Height | 4' 5" (1.35 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Soundtrack |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
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| 1 | I had to make a decision about whether to keep entertaining or to get an education. And that's what I did. |
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| 1 | In 1948, the American Federation of Musicians gave special consent for Robinson to be granted membership, making him the youngest ever member of the AFM at that time. |
| 2 | In 2006, his 1950 recording of "Go Boy Go!" was used in a television commercial for Dockers. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| No Leave, No Love | 1946 | | Boy Piano Player |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| No Leave, No Love | 1946 | performer: "Caldonia" | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1951 | TV Series | Himself |
| 'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet | 1951 | Short | Himself |
| The Star-Spangled Revue | 1950 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Texaco Star Theatre | 1948-1950 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Pianist |
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