Edward G. Robinson

The sitting around on the set is awful. But I always figure that's what they pay me for. The acting I do for free.

Edward G. Robinson (born Emanuel Goldenberg; December 12, 1893 — January 26, 1973) was a Romanian-born American actor. A popular star on stage and screen during "Hollywood's Golden Age", he appeared in 40 Broadway plays and more than 100 films during a 50-year career. He is best remembered for his tough-guy roles as a gangster, such as his star-making film Little Caesar and Key Largo.

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• The sitting around on the set is awful. But I always figure that's what they pay me for. The acting I do for free.
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