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Robin Givens
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Born: Nov 27, 1964
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Ruth and Reuben Givens gave birth to Robin Simone Givens in New
York City on 27th of November, 1964. Robin's father, Reuben,
abandoned his family when Robin was a young girl and she seldom saw
him after that. Robin's mother raised her and her younger sister in
Westchester, CT. Her mother (once linked to Yankee outfielder 'Dave
Winfield (I)' (qv)) always encouraged her children's creativity and
helped them develop an interest in the arts. When she was young,
Robin began playing the violin but quickly decided it was not for
her. She chose instead to channel her artistic energy through
acting and, at the age of ten, she started acting classes at the
American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. In 1980, at
fifteen, Robin enrolled as a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College to
study pre-med. By her junior year, however, Robin's excitement
about the idea of a career in acting intensified and she began
taking her craft more seriously. Robin's first experience in
Hollywood was on _"Cosby Show, The" (1984)_ (qv), the hottest show
on television. As a result of the role, she and comedian 'Bill
Cosby' (qv) forged a great friendship which would prove
instrumental in Robin's career. She also landed a guest appearance
on _"Diff'rent Strokes" (1978)_ (qv). Her career was just about to
take off. Robin first made it big in Hollywood in 1986. She took a
role in a television movie, _Beverly Hills Madam (1986) (TV)_ (qv),
as April Baxter. But it was later that year that Robin became a
recognizable actress in Hollywood. She was given a role on the
television series _"Head of the Class" (1986)_ (qv) as Darlene
Merriman. The series was a comedy about a group of gifted high
school students that were placed in an enrichment class. In 1988,
Robin married boxing legend 'Mike Tyson' (qv). This union put her
into the nat...[MORE]
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Robin Givens Nude and Sexy
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