Oliver Robins
Biography
Oliver Robins is an American former child actor. His acting career began with roles in the 1982 TV movie Million Dollar Infield and the 1982 ABC TV movie Don't Go to Sleep. He is known for his role as Robbie Freeling in the 1982 movie Poltergeist and in its 1986 sequel Poltergeist II: The Other Side. His other feature film role was in the 1982 comedy Airplane II: The Sequel. He made a guest appearance on television in the 1986 Twilight Zone episode "Monsters!". Oliver left the acting business after 1986.
Career overview
Oliver Robins began his acting career in the early 1980s. His first film roles were in the 1982 TV movie Million Dollar Infield and the 1982 ABC TV movie Don't Go to Sleep. He is best known for his role as Robbie Freeling in the 1982 movie Poltergeist and in its 1986 sequel Poltergeist II: The Other Side.
Oliver Robins also appeared in the 1982 comedy Airplane II: The Sequel. His only guest appearance on television was in the 1986 Twilight Zone episode "Monsters!". He left the acting business after 1986.
Oliver Robins' acting credits include a total of 16 known roles. His early career was marked by a series of film and television appearances in the early 1980s.
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Full Filmography
18 titles- Skate to Hell (2026) as Greg
- The Rideshare Killer (2022) as Billy Smith
- Celebrity Crush (2019) as Jonathan Blakely
- Celebrity Crush (2019) Writer
- Celebrity Crush (2019) Director
- Devil's Whisper (2017) Writer
- Man Overboard (2010) Director
- You've Got a Friend (2007) Writer
- Wild Roomies (2004) Director
- The Curse of Poltergeist (2002) as Himself
- Dumped! (2000) Director
- Eating L.A. (1999) Writer
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) as Robbie Freeling
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Monsters!")
- Poltergeist (1982) as Robbie Freeling
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) as Jimmy Wilson
- The Million Dollar Infield (1982) as Aaron Miller
- Don't Go to Sleep (1982) as Kevin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Oliver Robins best known for?
Oliver Robins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You've Got a Friend (2007), Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), The Twilight Zone (1985), Poltergeist (1982).
When and where was Oliver Robins born?
Oliver Robins was born on July 22, 1971.
How many credits does Oliver Robins have?
Oliver Robins has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Oliver Robins's background in cinema and television?
Oliver Robins is an American former child actor. His acting career began with roles in the 1982 TV movie Million Dollar Infield and the 1982 ABC TV movie Don't Go to Sleep. He is known for his role as Robbie Freeling in the 1982 movie Poltergeist and in its 1986 sequel Poltergeist II: The Other Side. His other feature ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Monsters!") — aged about 13
- Poltergeist (1982) as Robbie Freeling — aged about 10
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) as Jimmy Wilson — aged about 10
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) as Robbie Freeling — aged about 14
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