Jackie Robinson — 42 Character Profile

About Jackie Robinson

Central figure and Brooklyn Dodgers player who breaks the MLB color line. Faces intense racial hostility, maintains composure per Rickey's advice, and excels on the field, ultimately inspiring his team and paving the way for future African American players.

Jackie Robinson — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Jackie Robinson

Education

University of California, Los Angeles, John Muir High School, Pasadena City College

Occupation

vice president, military officer, athlete

Manner of Death

Natural causes

Jackie Robinson's Known Relations

• Rachel Robinson — Spouse
• Mack Robinson — Sibling
• Jackie Robinson Junior — Child
• Sharon Robinson — Child

Character Facts

Played by

Chadwick Boseman

Appears in

42 (2013)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (8)

• Jackie Robinson — Alliance Ally — Pee Wee Reese (Lucas Black)
• Jackie Robinson — Conflict Rival — Dixie Walker (Ryan Merriman)
• Jackie Robinson — Social Chronicler — Wendell Smith (André Holland)
• Jackie Robinson — Professional Manager — Burt Shotton (Max Gail)
• Jackie Robinson — Professional Manager — Leo Durocher (Christopher Meloni)
• Jackie Robinson — Professional Scout — Clyde Sukeforth (Toby Huss)
• Jackie Robinson — Family Wife — Rachel Robinson (Nicole Beharie)
• Jackie Robinson — Professional Architect — Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford)

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