Ann Robinson was born in Hollywood, California on May 25, 1929. She literally grew up in the “shadow of the studios,” acted in school plays and conned her way into the movie business as a stunt woman with roles in Black Midnight (1949), The Story of Molly X (1949) and Frenchie (1950) where she was a stunt rider doubling for Shelley Winters. Although she was part of Paramount’s golden circle of new stars in the 1950’s, she had only one leading role in George Pal’s The War of the Worlds (1953).

Her marriage to Jaime Bravo, a famous Mexican matador, derailed her film career. They were divorced in 1967 but both her sons ended up working in the film and TV business. She married Joseph Valdez in 1987 and revived her film career the next year. Ann has appeared in 55 TV productions and 24 films.

1950 The Damned Don’t Cry – Girl at Poolside in Home Movie (uncredited)

1950 I Was a Shoplifter – Sales Clerk (uncredited)

1950 Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion – Bathing Suit Girl in Mirage (uncredited)

1950 A life of Her Own – Woman Showing Legs (uncredited)

1951 Goodbye, My Fancy – Clarisse Carter (uncredited)

1951 Callaway Went Thataway – Hatcheck Girl at Mocambo’s (uncredited)

1951 I Want You – Gloria (uncredited)

1952 The Cimarron Kid – Stella (uncredited)

1952 Son of Ali Baba – Girl at Palace (uncredited)

1953 City Beneath the Sea – Girl in Bar (uncredited)

1953 The Glass Wall – Nancy

1953 The War of the Worlds – Sylvia Van Buren

1953 Bad for Each Other – Lucille Grellet

1954 Dragnet – Officer Grace Downey

1956 Gun Brothers – Rose Fargo

1956 Julie – Valerie

1957 Gun Duel in Durango – Judy Ollivant

1958 Damn Citizen – Cleo

1959 Imitation of Life – Showgirl

1988 Midnight Movie Massacre – Dr. Sylvia Van Buren

1991 My Lovely Monster – Party Guest

2005 The Naked Monster – Dr. Sylvia Van Buren

2005 War of the Worlds – Grandmother