Robin Givens
Date of birth: 1964-11-27
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Robin Simone Givens
Biography
Robin Simone Givens (November 27, 1964) is an American actress and model. She's best known for her roles as Jada Jet in CW's Batwoman, Stephanie Carlisle in OWN's drama Ambitions, Sierra McCoy in CW's Riverdale, Abby in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, Kim in Head of State, Wilma Cuthbert on UPN's sitcom Sparks, Jacqueline Broyer in Boomerang, Imabelle in A Rage in Harlem, Kiswana on the miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, and Darlene Merriman on ABC's sitcom Head of the Class. She first began acting in 1985 with an appearance on The Cosby Show, followed by roles in Diff'rent Strokes and the 1986 television film Beverly Hills Madam, opposite Faye Dunaway. That same year, she landed her breakthrough role as rich girl Darlene Merriman on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class - she reprised her role in the 2021 HBO remake. In 1989, while starring in Head of the Class, she appeared in The Women of Brewster Place with Oprah Winfrey. She later starred in the feature films A Rage in Harlem (1991) and Boomerang (1992). In 1994, she posed nude for Playboy magazine. She was ranked No. 88 on Empire magazine's "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" list in May 1995. From February to April 16, 2006, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway play Chicago. From February to April 16, 2006, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway play Chicago. In 2007, she toured the country playing a part in the I'm Ready Productions play Men, Money & Golddiggers. She starred in the 2009 stage play A Mother's Prayer. After meeting in March 1986, she married boxer Mike Tyson on February 7, 1988. Tyson was then estimated to have $50 million, and they did not have a prenuptial agreement. In October 1988, Givens filed for divorce, citing spousal abuse and was granted a temporary restraining order. Tyson sought an annulment, accusing her of stealing millions of dollars and manipulating the public. She responded by filing a $125 million libel suit for defamation. Their divorce was finalized on Valentine's Day in 1989. She was the spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years. In 1993 she adopted her first son, Michael "Buddy" Givens. In 1997, she married her tennis instructor, Svetozar Marinković; she filed for divorce months later. In 1999, she had a biological son, William "Billy" Jensen, with tennis player Murphy Jensen. They dated from 1999 until 2002. In June 2007, she released her autobiography Grace Will Lead Me Home. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Movie Credits
Boomerang
1992-06-30
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company
Blankman
1994-08-19
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles
A Face to Die For
1996-03-11
A scarred, unattractive young woman is conned into helping with a robbery of her employer. As a resu
Everything's Jake
2000-09-25
A homeless man takes a newly homeless man under his wing and teaches him how to survive on the stree
Head of State
2003-03-28
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party
Antibody
2002-12-04
After a terrorist with an implanted nuclear detonator gets shot, a team of scientists must defuse th
Enemies Among Us
2010-05-12
It's not politics as usual, or is it? The governor of Louisiana is about to become the vice-presiden
A Rage in Harlem
1991-05-03
A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware
Michael Jordan: An American Hero
1999-04-18
Michael Jordan: An American Hero is an American television film that aired on April 18, 1999 on Fox.
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
2008-09-12
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of hig
A Good Night to Die
2003-05-03
One day in the life of a hit man, Ronnie, who spends it trying to save the life of fellow hit man, A
Kimi
2022-02-10
A tech worker with agoraphobia discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resist
Last Looks
2022-01-27
A disgraced ex-cop seeks solace by moving to the woods, but his quiet life comes to an end when a pr
Little Hercules
2009-10-08
Little Hercules travels from Mt. Olympus to live life as a mortal in Los Angeles.
Should've Put a Ring On It
2011-06-06
Robin Givens, Miguel Nunez, and Bobby Valentino star in this faith-based romantic drama about Thea J
Captive Hearts
2005-08-15
A newly hired executive for a multinational corporation is kidnapped at gunpoint. His wife and a det
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
2003-10-19
A Hollywood star (Fawcett), fed up with her husband's cheating, hires a private investigator to tail
Foreign Student
1994-04-20
A French football playing exchange student falls in love.
The Elite
2001-02-28
After the murder of their families by a terrorist bomb, five young adults are trained as a hi-tech,
Preaching To The Pastor
2009-01-01
Preaching To The Pastor is a musical comedy about the controversy going on at High And Mighty Missio
The Love You Save
2011-09-17
Alexis is a successful single mother who has it all - except happiness. When a down and out stranger
The Women of Brewster Place
1989-03-19
A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
Waiting For Angels
2012-05-08
Jack, a rich entrepreneur, lies dying in a hospital bed, unable to aid his family in turmoil. While
Church Girl
2012-01-31
A pastor's daughter drifts from her faith when she falls in with a strong willed producer who wants
A Mother's Prayer
2009-01-01
A Mother's Prayer, starring Robin Givens (Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys), Johnny Gill (legenda
Beverly Hills Madam
1986-04-06
A bordello catering to rich and wealthy clients, run by Lil Hutton experiences a series of crises as
The Expendables
2000-04-25
A group of female convicts volunteers for a mission to rescue a woman from a Cuban prison.
He's Not Worth Dying For
2022-06-25
Based on a true story, Isla and Grace were two typical teenage girls in love. Unfortunately, they fe
The Pastor's Secret
2012-01-01
After paying his debt to society, a convicted man is redeemed, called by God to become the pastor of
Will a Man Rob God?
2013-07-09
Corey and his family grew up listening to their pastor preach about the importance of donating money
Airplane vs Volcano
2014-03-28
When a commercial airliner is trapped within a ring of erupting volcanoes, the passengers and crew m
God Send Me A Man
2009-06-07
A stage play about a young lady in her 20's who keeps dating the wrong men, her friends and family t
Christmas Rescue
2023-12-14
A man abducts the love of his life from her holiday-themed wedding in a desperate last attempt to wi
Four Seasons
2014-01-01
Christopher Nolen's "Four Seasons" is a story about Xavier Lamar (Keith Robinson), a 35 year old man
Spinning Out of Control
2001-03-18
A popular TV sitcom actress struggles with her drug and alcohol-addled private life while her manage
A New Diva's Christmas Carol
2022-12-14
Aphrodite was made famous back in the day for performing THE timeless love song of the era. The song
Perfect Match
2015-06-21
When an engaged couple can’t agree on anything, the mother of the groom hires a wedding planner and
God's Not Dead 2
2016-04-01
When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her
The Making of Trump
2015-11-30
As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hou
On Angel's Wings
2014-09-01
When the Angel's Soccer team's top player is injured, the Coach decides to play water girl McKenzie
Definitely Divorcing
2016-02-20
Co-workers question their marriages for a variety of issues, including anger management, child-like
A Christmas to Remember
2015-11-13
Two families that hated each other for years are forced to spend Christmas together.
Dreams I Never Had
2018-04-01
A teenage girl is held captive in the home of a wealthy family. She is befriended by the family's yo
The Penthouse
1989-03-05
A rich young woman fights to save her life when she is held captive by an obsessed former friend in
Dangerous Intentions
1995-01-03
A man stalks his wife and child when they leave for an abused women's shelter.
God Bless the Broken Road
2018-09-07
The story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young
JK's House
2013-11-03
Blending family values and life lessons with music and dance, JK's House entertains while teaching k
Never Heard
2018-11-01
After Aaron is charged with murder, he uses the power of prayer to help prove his innocence turning
Love Chronicles
2003-06-30
A disc jockey invites a relationship therapist as an on-air guest. They explore LA relationship stru
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
2002-02-14
Book of Love delivers humor along with the mysteries of unrequited love and relationships gone bad.
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990-07-18
Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at
Gully
2021-06-04
A slightly dystopian vision of LA, we follow three disaffected teenagers, Jessie, Calvin and Nicky,
Tyson
2008-05-16
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost so
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson
1993-02-12
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson is a 1993 film made by acclaimed American documentary f
Breathe
2011-08-08
A woman's dream of becoming a mother turns into a nightmare as she is stalked by a silent killer dur
La Vengeance à double face
1996-03-11
Dear Christmas
2020-11-27
Natalie Morgan is an author and host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories o
The Products of the American Ghetto
2018-12-12
A young boy is fighting to protect his mother from prostitution and ends up joining the drug game of
The Perfect Match
2016-03-11
Charlie is a charming playboy who doesn't believe in serious relationships. His best friends bet him