Ann Robinson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 25, 1929
- Died
- September 26, 2025
- Birthplace
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Ann Robinson (May 25, 1929–September 26, 2025) was an American actress. Robinson was born in Hollywood, California to a bank employee father. She began her professional life as a stunt woman. Paramount signed her as an actress in the 1950s, and her first leading role was as "Sylvia Van Buren" in that studio's 1953 film, The War of the Worlds, a role she reprised 35 years later in three episodes of the War of the Worlds television series. She also had a small role in Steven Spielberg's 2005 film remake. Her career as a leading woman was effectively ended when she eloped to Mexico to marry a matador, Jaime Bravo, with whom she had two sons, Jaime Jr. and Estefan. Following that, she played minor roles, mainly in science fiction films. The couple divorced in 1967 and Bravo died in an automobile accident in 1970. She married real estate broker Joseph Valdez in 1987. In her later years, Robinson made guest appearances at autograph shows and science fiction conventions. She died on September 26, 2025.
Filmography
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! 2021
as Self
Tales of Frankenstein 2018
as Elsa
The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds' 2005
as Self
War of the Worlds 2005
as Grandmother
The Naked Monster 2005
as Dr. Sylvia Van Buren
Drive-In Movie Memories 2001
Actor
The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr. 1996
as Herself - Bonus Premiere Footage
My Lovely Monster 1991
as Party Guest
- Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy 1991
as Self
Midnight Movie Massacre 1988
as Dr. Sylvia Van Buren
Imitation of Life 1959
as Showgirl
Damn Citizen 1958
as Cleo
Gun Duel in Durango 1957
as Judy Ollivant
Julie 1956
as Valerie
Gun Brothers 1956
as Rose Fargo
Fury 1955
as Helen Watkins
A Star Is Born World Premiere 1954
as Self
Dragnet 1954
as Officer Grace Downey
Bad for Each Other 1953
as Lucille Grellett
The War of the Worlds 1953
as Sylvia Van Buren
The Glass Wall 1953
as Nancy
Son of Ali Baba 1952
as Girl at Palace (uncredited)
I Want You 1951
as Gloria (uncredited)
Callaway Went Thataway 1951
as Hatcheck Girl at Mocambo's (uncredited)
Goodbye, My Fancy 1951
as Clarisse Carter (Uncredited)
All About Eve 1950
as Girl in a Lobby of the 21 Club (uncredited)
A Life of Her Own 1950
as Woman Showing Legs (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion 1950
as Bathing Suit Girl in Mirage (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry 1950
as Girl at Poolside in Home Movie (uncredited)
King of the Underworld 1939
as Second Nurse (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.