Robin Givens
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 27, 1964 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1978–2024 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 119 credits in database
Biography
Robin Givens is an American actress and model born on November 27, 1964, in New York City, New York, USA. She began acting in 1985 with an appearance on The Cosby Show. Givens has also appeared in Diff'rent Strokes and the 1986 television film Beverly Hills Madam, opposite Faye Dunaway. She is known for her roles in various television shows and films, including Batwoman, Ambitions, Riverdale, The Family That Preys, Head of State, Sparks, Boomerang, A Rage in Harlem, The Women of Brewster Place, and Head of the Class. Givens has a total of 117 known credits in her acting career, with a focus on television and film.
Career overview
Robin Givens is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 1985 with an appearance on The Cosby Show. This early start was followed by roles in Diff'rent Strokes and the 1986 television film Beverly Hills Madam, opposite Faye Dunaway.
Givens has continued to work in the entertainment industry, taking on various roles in film and television. Her known credits include appearances in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, Head of State, and Sparks, a sitcom that aired on UPN. She has also appeared in several other notable projects, including Boomerang, A Rage in Harlem, and The Women of Brewster Place.
Givens' acting career spans multiple decades and a range of genres. Her known credits total 117, indicating a prolific and diverse body of work. She has appeared in a variety of roles, from television sitcoms to drama series and films.
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Full Filmography
119 titles- Elsbeth (2024) Director
- Deadly Ruphoria (2024) as Kim
- The Nana Project (2023) Director
- Favorite Son Christmas (2023) Director
- Christmas Rescue (2023)
- Christmas Rescue (2023) Writer
- So Help Me Todd (2022) Director
- Kimi (2022) as Angela's Mother
- Last Looks (2022) as Fontella Davis
- He's Not Worth Dying For (2022) as Cher
- The Christmas Clapback (2022) Director
- A New Diva's Christmas Carol (2022) as Sahra
- Favorite Son (2021) Director
- Head of the Class (2021) as Darlene
- Gully (2021) as Irma
- Horror Noire (2021) Director
- Haunted Trail (2021) Director
- A Jenkins Family Christmas (2021) Director
- Dear Christmas (2020) as Penny
- A Murder to Remember (2020) Director
- Ambitions (2019) as Stephanie Carlisle
- Batwoman (2019) as Jada Jet
- Nancy Drew (2019) Director
- The Fix (2019) as Julianne Johnson
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- God Bless the Broken Road (2018) as Karena Williams
- Dreams I Never Had (2018) as Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez
- Never Heard (2018) as Shala Davis
- The Products of the American Ghetto (2018) as Penny
- Riverdale (2017) as Sierra McCoy
- Riverdale (2017) Director
- Dynasty (2017) Director
- Lucifer (2016) as Leila Simms
- About Him (2016)
- God's Not Dead 2 (2016) as Principal Kinney
- The Perfect Match (2016) as Geneva
- Definitely Divorcing (2016) as Monica
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Vicki Claus
- Perfect Match (2015) as Wedding Coordinator
- The Making of Trump (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- A Christmas to Remember (2015) as Veronica
- Fear Files (2015) as Elaine Channing
- Airplane vs Volcano (2014) as Lisa Whitmore
- On Angel's Wings (2014) as Amber
- Four Seasons (2014) as Helen
- JK's House (2013) as Dr. Amber Jenkins
- Will a Man Rob God? (2013)
- The First Family (2012) as Melanie
- Church Girl (2012) as Cat
- The Pastor's Secret (2012)
- Waiting For Angels (2012) as Jack's Daughter
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as Eudora
- Suburgatory (2011) as Tulsa
- Retired at 35 (2011) as Dr. Keller
- Breathe (2011) as Nurse Nancy
- Should've Put a Ring On It (2011) as Sherri
- The Love You Save (2011) as Alexis
- Nikita (2010) as Mary Miracle
- Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
- Enemies Among Us (2010) as Gloria
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Anne Simpson
- Preaching To The Pastor (2009) as Dr. Williams
- Little Hercules (2009) as Dana
- God Send Me A Man (2009) as Kim
- A Mother's Prayer (2009) as Brenda
- 90210 (2008) as Cheryl Harwood
- The Wendy Williams Show (2008)
- Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) as Abby
- Tyson (2008) as Self - Ex-Wife
- Chuck (2007) as Jane Bentley
- Burn Notice (2007) as Kandi
- Saints & Sinners (2007)
- The Game (2006)
- Captive Hearts (2005) as Jade Marlo
- Head of State (2003) as Kim
- A Good Night to Die (2003) as Dana
- Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (2003) as Kyndra
- Love Chronicles (2003) as Monifa Burly
- Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs (2002) as Iyanna
- Antibody (2002) as Dr. Rachel Saverini
- One on One (2001) as Sheila Kerr
- The Elite (2001) as Ashe
- Spinning Out of Control (2001) as Erin
- DAG (2000) as Jennifer Daggett
- Everything's Jake (2000) as Publisher
- The Expendables (2000) as Randy
- Michael Jordan: An American Hero (1999) as Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) as Dana Chase
- The View (1997) as Self
- Moesha (1996) as Ladonna
- Cosby (1996)
- Sparks (1996) as Wilma Cuthbert
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- A Face to Die For (1996) as Claudia
- In the House (1995)
- Courthouse (1995) as Suzanne Graham
- Dangerous Intentions (1995) as Kaye Ferrar
- Blankman (1994) as Kimberly Jonz
- Me and the Boys (1994)
- Foreign Student (1994) as April
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- HBO First Look (1992)
- Boomerang (1992) as Jacqueline 'Jackie / Jack' Broyer
- Angel Street (1992) as Detective Anita King
- A Rage in Harlem (1991) as Imabelle
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Denise
- Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990) as Self (with husband Mike Tyson) (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Kiswana / Melanie Browne
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Kiswana / Melanie Browne
- The Penthouse (1989) as Dinah St. Clair
- Head of the Class (1986) as Darlene Merriman
- Beverly Hills Madam (1986) as April Baxter
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Susanne
- Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983) as Token Ware
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robin Givens best known for?
Robin Givens is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Elsbeth (2024), Deadly Ruphoria (2024), So Help Me Todd (2022), Kimi (2022).
When and where was Robin Givens born?
Robin Givens was born on November 27, 1964 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Robin Givens have?
Robin Givens has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.
What is Robin Givens's background in cinema and television?
Robin Givens is an American actress and model born on November 27, 1964, in New York City, New York, USA. She began acting in 1985 with an appearance on The Cosby Show. Givens has also appeared in Diff'rent Strokes and the 1986 television film Beverly Hills Madam, opposite Faye Dunaway. She is known for her roles in va...
Robin Givens by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sparks (1996) as Wilma Cuthbert — aged about 31
- Riverdale (2017) as Sierra McCoy — aged about 52
- Lucifer (2016) as Leila Simms — aged about 51
- One on One (2001) as Sheila Kerr — aged about 36
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Denise — aged about 25
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Anne Simpson — aged about 44
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