Jay Robinson

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Characters played by Jay Robinson

Caligula — The Robe (1953)

Cruel and paranoid Roman Emperor who orders the retrieval of the Robe, abuses his power, and is ultimately assassinated by his own Praetorian Guard.

Cook — Big Top Pee-wee (1988)

Diner or farm cook preparing meals for locals.

Monroe Feather — Three the Hard Way (1974)

Leader of a secret Neo-Nazi organization and the mastermind behind a black genocide plot. He and his chief scientist developed a lethal poison targeting African Americans, aiming to deploy it into major U.S. cities' water systems.

Dracula — Train Ride to Hollywood (1975)

Dracula is a famous movie character traveling among the dream’s unusual train passengers. He is present when the group gathers after the murders and later awakens in horror as Johnny Strabler comes for him. The plot does not describe him fighting back or speaking, but he is among the figures endangered by the killer.

Caligula — Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

Cruel Roman emperor who exploits Demetrius, demands the robe, and meets his end by his own guards.

Gage Freeposter — The Wild Party (1956)

A drifter, Gage is one of the companions in Tom Kupfen’s circle of drinking and drug use. He joins the group when, on a whim, they decide to rob wealthy socialite Erica London; the scheme leads to Erica and her fiancé, Arthur Mitchell, being held captive at an amusement park.

Dr. James Portman — Dying to Remember (1993)

Portman is the doctor Lynn visits for hypnotherapy after her recurring nightmares about a woman falling down an elevator shaft. During the sessions, Lynn learns that the falling woman is herself in a previous life, giving her the impetus to investigate the death in San Francisco.

Drake — Skeeter (1993)

Drake is a corrupt, greedy developer whose illegal dumping of toxic waste into mines around Clear Sky causes mosquitoes to mutate into giant, deadly beasts. His wrongdoing is the source of the town's crisis, and people try to prevent Sarah Crosby and Gordon Perry from discovering the waste's origin because of his deeds.

Career Overview

Jay Robinson has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Demetrius Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Malibu Bikini Shop, This Is a Hijack, The Virgin Queen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
44
Birth Date
1930-04-14
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q633755), public domain (CC0).