[2] She began her career performing on stage productions For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf and A Raisin in the Sun.
[2] In 1990, Robinson made her big screen debut in the science fiction action film Total Recall directed by Paul Verhoeven.
[2] She had the recurring role in the ABC crime drama series Murder One in 1996, and was regular cast member in the WB prime time soap opera, Savannah from 1996 to 1997.
[4] She also guest-starred on Walker, Texas Ranger, Getting Personal, Veronica's Closet, V.I.P., and had the recurring roles on Malcolm & Eddie and Eve.
[10] In 2009, Robinson directed the Burbank, California's production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, receiving positive review from Los Angeles Times.