Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Model, Director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Robin Givens
07/10/2026
Robin Givens joined the guest cast of Hulu's legal drama All's Fair for its second season, which premieres November 4, 2026 with a three-episode opening. She appears alongside Grant Show, Denise Richards, Jaime Pressly, and Margo Martindale, among others.
24/07/2026
Robin Givens was announced as joining the recurring cast of Prime Video's crime drama Cross for Season 3, playing Senator Mulrooney, an intellectually conservative politician. The role is described as a parent and partner who keeps a closely guarded family secret. Givens is best known for playing Darlene in Head of the Class.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robin Simone Givens |
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| Summary | American stage, television and film actress and model, known for the sitcom Head of the Class. She has also worked as a television director in recent years. |
| Early Life | Raised by her mother in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, New York, after her parents divorced when she was two. Raised Catholic. |
| Acting Start | Began acting classes at age ten and first appeared on screen in the 1980s. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | New Rochelle Academy |
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| College | Sarah Lawrence College (pre-medical studies) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Catholic |
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| Marital History | Married boxer Mike Tyson in 1988, divorced in 1989. Later married tennis instructor Svetozar Marinković in 1997, divorced in 1998. |
Relationships & More
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| Early Relationship | Dated comedian Eddie Murphy for about a year as a teenager. |
Family
| Father | Reuben Givens |
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| Mother | Ruth Roper (née Newby) |
| Sibling | Sister Stephanie |
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Career
| Breakthrough Role | Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986-1991), appearing across the show's five seasons |
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| Stage | Broadway production of Chicago |
| Hosting | Hosted the syndicated talk show Forgive or Forget from January 2000 |
| Directing | Also credited as a director; television directing credits include episodes of Riverdale, Dynasty, Nancy Drew, So Help Me Todd, and four episodes of CBS's Elsbeth (2024-2026) |
| Author | Autobiography Grace Will Lead Me Home (2007) |
| Advocacy | Former spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a teen model who appeared in magazines such as Seventeen and Mademoiselle. | |
| 2. Initially studied pre-medicine before turning to acting. | |
| 3. Was encouraged to pursue acting by Bill Cosby. | |
| 4. Her 2004 Florida car accident led to a civil suit, though criminal charges were later dismissed. | |
| 5. Reports claiming she received a $10 million divorce settlement from Mike Tyson are not verified. |
