An actress--best known for her role in Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets" (1973)--turned independent producer, Robinson has worked primarily in partnership with Griffin Dunne, forming Triple Play Productions with him and Mark Metcalfe in 1977 and Double Play Productions, sans Metcalfe, in 1982. She enjoyed critical and commercial success with "After Hours" (1985), which reunited her with director Scorsese. Robinson is also active with Robert Redford's Sundance Institute.
Education
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Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York
Milestones
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1973 First film appearance in Sisters
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1973 TV movie acting debut, A Brand New Life
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1977 Formed Triple Play Productions with Griffin Dunne and Mark Metcalfe
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1979 First feature as producer, Chilly Scenes of Winter (released by UA as Head Over Heels, with ending changed by studio; finally released with original title and ending in 1982)
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1982 Formed Double Play Productions with Dunne to produce Baby It s You