Jay Robinson has died

Discussion in 'Star Trek - The Original & Animated Series' started by Grant, Oct 2, 2013.

  1. Grant

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  2. Gary Mitchell

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    I just saw him in an episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century the other day. Rest in peace.
     
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    :( Farewell, Dr. Shrinker.

    [yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZYT2SfduXA[/yt]
     
  4. bbailey861

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    Pretty decent career. RIP Lord Petri.
     
  5. ZapBrannigan

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    Along with Star Trek, I remember him primarily from Buck Rogers and Bewitched. He was one of those guys who were always distinctive and memorable, kind of like Jonathan Harris.
     
  6. bbailey861

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    It was that voice. It was a great voice.
     
  7. RandyS

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    Would that be the Slavemaster fellow in the PLANET OF THE AMAZON WOMEN? I always thought so. Same voice and all.

    Also, sad to hear...
     
  8. 22 Stars

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    Sad to hear. May the wind be at his back.
     
  9. NickintheATL

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    Before I knew him for being in "Elaan of Troyius," I remember him playing Emperor Caligula in "The Robe." A great performance there.
     
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    He was very funny in a 1970s "Barney Miller" episode playing a conman who split his time between living in Fargo and on Saturn.
     
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    Watching "The Robe" when I was a kid, I remember how scary Robinson's Caligula was. He played the role to the hilt. I think he would have made a great Zachary Smith had Jonathan Harris passed on the part.
     
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    Melakon Admiral In Memoriam

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    I thought I had once seen him on a talk show, but there doesn't seem to be any corresponding entry on IMDB. I might be remembering the documentary he helped produce on The Robe's restoration. Such a wonderful voice, and his Caligula is still a marvel in those two films. I was watching "Elaan of Troyius" a lot last month while my computer was sick, and he's hilarious in it.
     
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    Interesting thing about his voice. The older he got, the deeper it got, but his distinctive diction and intonation remained the same. If he'd wanted, he could have been a narrator of a really creepy series a'la Tales From the Crypt or some such.
     
  15. LMFAOschwarz

    LMFAOschwarz Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    I know, I love his Petri character. Right from the beginning, he's packed with personality, and great, well-delivered lines to boot!

    "These are the most prized of jewels...for your lovely neck!"

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