Robin Givens

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Biography

Encouraged by none other than Bill Cosby to pursue a career in acting, Givens soon landed a starring role on the popular sitcom "Head of the Class" (1986-1991). Her scandalous marriage to Tyson in 1988, however, took her from TV darling to tabloid temptress, resulting in Givens being dubbed the "Most Hated Woman in America" at one point. Looking to shift the focus away from her turbulent personal life and back to her professional work, the …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

November 27, 1964

Career Milestones

2006

Cast in the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of "Chicago"

2000

Hosted the syndicated TV show "Forgive and Forget"

Starred in the UPN sitcom "Sparks"

1995

Returned to series TV in the short-lived CBS drama "Courthouse"

1991

First major role in a feature, "A Rage in Harlem"

1986

Acted first major role in a TV movie, "Beverly Hills Madam"

1986

Won major role as Darlene in TV series, "Head of the Class"

1981

Appeared in first film, "Fort Apache, The Bronx"

Acted guest roles in soap operas "Loving" and "The Guiding Light" during school

Modeled in New York at Ford Agency; appeared in "Seventeen" and "Mademoiselle"