These included Black Limelight by Gordon Sherry at the Q Theatre in 1937, where his role as Peter Charrington was described by The Times newspaper's critic as "a skilful, reticent sketch".

[4] He made his film debut in 1936 in The Scarab Murder Case, and during the 1930s he also began appearing on radio and in the newer medium of television.

[2] He returned to acting in 1949, as John Beresford in the TV production of Elizabeth of Ladymead, appearing in several films and increasingly on television again.

[5] With only a short amount of time to cast a replacement, director Rudolph Cartier offered Robinson the role, as the only suitable actor available.

[1] His film appearances were usually minor parts, including uncredited roles in Lawrence of Arabia and The Longest Day (both 1962).