Robin Givens

Darsteller, Regie, Produzent, Autor

27. November 1964 (61 Jahre)
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.

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Filme & Serien auf plex.tv

  • Reich und Schön
    Reich und Schön3 Staffeln
  • Airplane vs. Volcano
    Airplane vs. Volcano2014
  • Are We There Yet?
    Are We There Yet?3 Staffeln
  • Eine gute Nacht zum Sterben
    Eine gute Nacht zum Sterben2003
  • Codename: Elite
    Codename: Elite2001
  • Everything's Jake
    Everything's Jake2000
  • Captive Hearts
    Captive Hearts2005
  • Definitely Divorcing
    Definitely Divorcing2016
  • Four Seasons
    Four Seasons2014
  • The Nana Project
    The Nana Project2023
  • Should've Put a Ring on It
    Should've Put a Ring on It2011
  • Fear Files
    Fear Files2015
  • On Angel's Wings
    On Angel's Wings2014
  • The Love You Save
    The Love You Save2011
  • Preaching to the Pastor
    Preaching to the Pastor2009
  • Will a Man Rob God?
    Will a Man Rob God?2013
  • JK's House
    JK's House2013
  • Waiting for Angels
    Waiting for Angels2012
  • The Women of Brewster Place
    The Women of Brewster Place1989

Bekannt aus

  • Boomerang
    Boomerang1992
  • Gott ist nicht tot 2
    Gott ist nicht tot 22016
  • Elsbeth
    Elsbeth3 Staffeln
  • Riverdale
    Riverdale7 Staffeln
  • L.A. Rebels - Ausbruch der Gewalt
    L.A. Rebels - Ausbruch der Gewalt2019
  • Blöd-Man
    Blöd-Man1994
  • Das Weiße Haus sieht schwarz
    Das Weiße Haus sieht schwarz2003
  • Der Denver-Clan
    Der Denver-Clan5 Staffeln
  • Nancy Drew
    Nancy Drew4 Staffeln
  • The Family That Preys
    The Family That Preys2008
  • Airplane vs. Volcano
    Airplane vs. Volcano2014
  • Last Looks
    Last Looks2021
  • Ganz große Klasse
    Ganz große Klasse5 Staffeln
  • Harlem Action - Eine schwarze Komödie
    Harlem Action - Eine schwarze Komödie1991
  • Haunted Trail
    Haunted Trail2021
  • So Help Me Todd
    So Help Me Todd2 Staffeln
  • Ann Rule's A Murder to Remember
    Ann Rule's A Murder to Remember2020
  • Antibody
    Antibody2002
  • Eine perfekte Hochzeit
    Eine perfekte Hochzeit2015
  • Brewster Place
    Brewster Place2 Folgen

Filmografie

2024
Deadly Ruphoria · as Kim
2023
2022
2022
2022
Kimi · as Angela's Mother
2021
Harlem · as Jacqueline
2021
Last Looks · as Fontella Davis
2021
2021
Queens · as Robin
2021
Saints & Sinners Judgment Day · as Wilhelmina Parker
2020
Dear Christmas · as Penny
2020
Katy Keene · as Sierra Mccoy
2019
Gully · as Irma
2019
Batwoman · as Jada Jet
2019
Ambitions · as Stephanie Carlisle
2019
The Fix · as Julianne Johnson
2018
Never Heard · as Shala Davis
2018
God Bless the Broken Road · as Karena Williams
2018
Step Up · as Cast
2018
2017
Malibu Dan the Family Man · as Jessica Dankles
2017
Dreams I Never Had · as Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez
2017
Riverdale · as Sierra Mccoy
2016
God's Not Dead 2 · as Principal Kinney
2016
The Perfect Match · as Geneva
2016
Saints & Sinners · as Wilhelmina Hayworth
2016
2016
Definitely Divorcing · as Monicaauf plex.tv
2016
Lucifer · as Leila Simms
2015
2015
Perfect Match · as Wedding Coordinator
2015
Fear Files · as Elaine Channing (segment: Mama's Boy)auf plex.tv
2015
Man Seeking Woman · as Vicki Claus
2014
On Angel's Wings · as Amberauf plex.tv
2014
Airplane vs. Volcano · as Lisa Whitmoreauf plex.tv
2014
Four Seasons · as Helenauf plex.tv
2013
JK's House · as Dr. Amber Jenkinsauf plex.tv
2013
2013
Twisted (2013) · as Judy
2013
2012
The First Family · as Melanie
2012
Waiting for Angels · as Jack's Daughterauf plex.tv
2012
2011
Church Girl · as Cat
2011
2011
Reed Between the Lines · as Dominique
2011
Suburgatory · as Tulsa
2011
The Love You Save · as Alexisauf plex.tv
2011
Breathe · as Nurse Nancy
2011
Should've Put a Ring on It · as Sherriauf plex.tv
2011
Retired at 35 · as Dr. Keller
2010
Nikita · as Mary Miracle
2010
Are We There Yet? · as Castauf plex.tv
2010
Enemies Among Us · as Gloria
2009
Little Hercules · as Dana
2009
Drop Dead Diva · as Anne Simpson
2009
2009
A Mother's Prayer · as Brenda
2009
Preaching to the Pastor · as Dr. Williamsauf plex.tv
2008
2008
90210 · as Cheryl Harwood
2008
2007
Chuck · as Jane Bentley
2007
Burn Notice · as Kandi
2007
2006
2006
2006
Restraining Order · as Diane Mcneil
2005
2005
Captive Hearts · as Jade Marloauf plex.tv
2005
Flip the Script · as Rain Jones
2003
Love Chronicles · as Monifa Burly
2003
2003
A Good Night to Die · as Danaauf plex.tv
2003
Head of State · as Kim
2002
Antibody · as Dr. Rachel Saverini
2002
2001
One On One · as Sheila Kerr
2001
2001
The Elite · as Asheauf plex.tv
2000
DAG · as Jennifer Daggett
2000
Everything's Jake · as Publisherauf plex.tv
2000
The Expendables · as Randy
1999
1999
Michael Jordan: An American Hero · as Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan
1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave · as Dana Chase
1996
1996
Sparks · as Wilma Cuthbert
1996
1996
A Face to Die For · as Claudia
1996
Moesha · as Ladonna
1995
Courthouse · as Suzanne Graham
1995
1995
Dangerous Intentions · as Kaye Ferrar
1994
1994
Blankman · as Kimberly Jonz
1994
Foreign Student · as April
1992
Angel Street · as Detective Anita King
1992
Angel Street · as Det. Anita King
1992
Boomerang · as Jacqueline 'jackie / Jack' Broyer
1992
1991
A Rage in Harlem · as Imabelle
1990
1989
The Women of Brewster Place · as Kiswana / Melanie Browneauf plex.tv
1989
The Women of Brewster Place · as Kiswana / Melanie Browne
1989
The Penthouse · as Dinah St. Clair
1988
Sonny Spoon · as Alvita
1987
The Bold and the Beautiful · as Dr. Phillipsauf plex.tv
1986
Head of the Class · as Darlene Merriman
1986
Beverly Hills Madam · as April Baxter
1984
The Cosby Show · as Susanne
1983
1978
1978
The Wiz · as Guest At Aunt Emma's Party
1952
Guiding Light · as Diana