This classic film actor was frequently pegged in gangster roles - which he did well. In reality, some of his finest performances were on the good side of the law. Some were tender, like in Our Vines Have Tender Grapes opposite Agnes Moorehead or in his role as an underdog in Tales of Manhattan.

Born Emanuel Goldenberg in Bucharest, Romania, Edward G. Robinson was one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. He was not the romantic leading man stereotype, yet he had several love interests in his films. He even took a few comedy roles like Mr. Winkle Goes to War and Disney's Never a Dull Moment. Robinson traveled to Normandy to entertain the troops and personally donated $1,000,000 to the USO. He also campaigned for the rights of African-Americans and spoke out against fascism and Nazism.

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