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Tony Robinson Biography

Tony Robinson is an English actor, author, broadcaster, comedian, presenter, and political activist, who was born and brought up in Homerton, London, England, United Kingdom. He is widely known for his roles in the BBC television series ‘Blackadder’ as Baldrick. He has also hosted several historical documentaries including the Channel 4 programmes Time Team and The Worst Jobs in History. He is a member of the Labour Party and has served on its National Executive Committee. As an author he has also written sixteen children’s books.

10 Quick Facts About Tony Robinson

  1. Name: Sir Anthony Robinson
  2. Age: 77 Years (As of 2023)
  3. Birthday: 15 August
  4. Zodiac Sign: Leo
  5. Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m)
  6. Nationality: English
  7. Occupation: Actor, Author, Broadcaster, Comedian, Presenter, and Political Activist
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: Under Review
  10. Net worth: $600,000

Tony Robinson Age

Robinson is 77 years old as of 2023, he was born on 15 August 1946, in Homerton, London, England, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 15 August every year and his birth sign is Leo.

Tony Robinson Height

Robinson stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m).

Tony Robinson Education

Robinson attended Woodford Green Preparatory School and Wanstead County High grammar school. He passed four O-levels (English Language, English Literature, History, and Geography) and continued to study for A-levels, but did not complete them and decided to study at a drama school instead. Since he was too young to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Robinson enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama in 1963, graduating in 1966.

Tony Robinson Family

Robinson was born to his parents Leslie Robinson and Phyliss Robinson in London. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Tony Robinson Wife

Robinson is currently married to his wife Louise Hobbs. The couple tied the knot on 24 June 2011. He was first married to Barbara (“Bardy”) Henshall from 1969 to 1973. He then married Mary Shepherd from 1973 to 1992.

Tony Robinson Children

Robinson is a proud father of two children named Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Luke Shepherd-Robinson.

Tony Robinson Net Worth

Robinson has an estimated net worth of $600,000 dollars as of 2023. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, author, broadcaster, comedian, presenter, and political activist. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Tony Robinson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Tony.

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Tony Robinson Wiki

  • Full Names: Sir Anthony Robinson
  • Popular As: Tony
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Actor, Author, Broadcaster, Comedian, Presenter, and Political Activist
  • Nationality: English
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Tony Robinson Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 77 years (2023)
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Date of Birth: 15 August 1946
  • Place of Birth: Homerton, London, England, UK
  • Birthday: 15 August

Tony Robinson Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m)
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Tony Robinson Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Leslie Robinson
  • Mother: Phyliss Robinson
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Louise Hobbs
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Barbara Henshall ​(m. 1969; div. 1973)​, Mary Shepherd ​(div. 1992)​
  • Children: Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Luke Shepherd-Robinson

Tony Robinson Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $600,000
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Actor, Author, Broadcaster, Comedian, Presenter, and Political Activist

Tony Robinson Time Team

Tony presented a series of programmes for Channel 4 called Walking Through History between 2012 and 2014. The series featured Tony hiking through iconic British landscapes, including the Cairngorms, the Jurassic Coast and Stonehenge.

At least 16 hour-long episodes were aired, in four series. In 2016 a further 3 part series called Britain’s Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson was shown on Channel 4. In 2017 a second 4-part series of Britain’s Ancient Tracks aired.

Tony presented a history of The Great War titled Tony Robinson’s World War 1 in 2014. Tony also presented The Real Mill, revealing the true history to the Channel 4 series, The Mill.

Tony presented an hour-long programme for Discovery TV, Tony Robinson’s Wild West in 2015, in which he attempted to uncover the reality of America’s Wild West in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The programme featured such key figures as Wyatt Earp, Geronimo and Buffalo Bill, it also included artefacts and stereographic images. In 2015 he also hosted a short-lived program Time Crashers.

Tony hosted Hidden Britain By Drone in 2016 , exploring parts of Britain only accessible by Drone. In 2018 a second series ran. Tony hosted his self-titled Channel Five programme Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast in February 2017 .

Tony went on with his work in 2018 with Channel Five presenting Britain’s Great Cathedrals where he uncovers the history behind six of Britain’s best cathedrals. He also presented a two-part series on Ancient Egypt called Egyptian Tomb Hunting.

He presented a four-part series where he walks the River Thames from source to the mouth in late 2018. He premiered Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson on Channel 5 in March 2019 where he travelled to Australia and Asia by rail.

Tony Robinson Books

  • Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of Them All (1986) co-written by Richard Curtis
  • Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989)
    Odysseus Superhero (1996) co-written by Amanda Robinson and Richard Curtis
  • The Hutchinson Book of Kings and Queens of England (1999)
  • Archaeology is Rubbish: A Beginner’s Guide (2002)
  • The Worst Jobs in History (2005)
    Bad Kids: The Worst-Behaved Children in History (2009)
  • Skulduggery (2014)

Tony Robinson Quotes

Some of Tony’s quotes are:

  • When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears
  • Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow
  • If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.
  • The path to success is to take massive, determined action
  • It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently
  • It is your decisions, and not your conditions, that determine your destiny

Frequently Asked Questions About Tony Robinson

Who is Tony Robinson?

Tony is a renowned actor, author, broadcaster, comedian, presenter, and political activist who gained extensive recognition for his roles in the films Blackadder (1983-1989, 1999).

How old is Tony Robinson?

Tony is an American national born on 15th August 1946, in Homerton, London, England.

How tall is Tony Robinson?

Tony stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters).

Is Tony Robinson married?

Yes, Tony is married to Louise Hobbs since 24 June 2011. He was married to Barbara (“Bardy”) Henshall from 1969 to 1973, and Mary Shepherd from 1973 to 1992.

How much is Robinson worth?

Tony has an approximate net worth of $600,000. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Robinson make?

Details about Tony’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Robinson live?

Because of security reasons, Tony has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Robinson dead or alive?

Tony is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Robinson Now?

Tony is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of The Madame Blanc Mysteries.

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