Robin Givens
Acting
Born: November 27, 1964 (age 61) · New York City, New York, USA
Highest Rated
Biography
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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known for
Lucifer
2016
Riverdale
2017
Once Upon a Time
2011
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Batwoman
2019
Chuck
2007
Kimi
2022
Dynasty
2017
Boomerang
1992
Burn Notice
2007
Nikita
2010
The Cosby Show
1984
Photos (8)
Movies (55)
Last Looks
Fontella Davis
The Perfect Match
Geneva
God's Not Dead 2
Principal Kinney
Boomerang
Jacqueline 'Jackie / Jack' Broyer
Head of State
Kim
Dear Christmas
Penny
Kimi
Angela's Mother
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Abby
Perfect Match
Wedding Coordinator
Blankman
Kimberly Jonz
Airplane vs Volcano
Lisa Whitmore
A Rage in Harlem
Imabelle
Gully
Irma
He's Not Worth Dying For
Cher
God Bless the Broken Road
Karena Williams
Preaching To The Pastor
Dr. Williams
Enemies Among Us
Gloria
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Kyndra
Michael Jordan: An American Hero
Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan
The Products of the American Ghetto
Penny
A New Diva's Christmas Carol
Sahra
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
Iyanna
Dangerous Intentions
Kaye Ferrar
On Angel's Wings
Amber
Fear Files
Elaine Channing
Beverly Hills Madam
April Baxter
A Good Night to Die
Dana
The Love You Save
Alexis
A Face to Die For
Claudia
Should've Put a Ring On It
Sherri
The Women of Brewster Place
Kiswana / Melanie Browne
Everything's Jake
Publisher
Church Girl
Cat
Foreign Student
April
The Elite
Ashe
Definitely Divorcing
Monica
Never Heard
Shala Davis
A Christmas to Remember
Veronica
Christmas Rescue
2023
Breathe
Nurse Nancy
Deadly Ruphoria
Kim
Captive Hearts
Jade Marlo
Antibody
Dr. Rachel Saverini
Spinning Out of Control
Erin
God Send Me A Man
Kim
The Expendables
Randy
Dreams I Never Had
Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez
Little Hercules
Dana
The Penthouse
Dinah St. Clair
A Mother's Prayer
Brenda
Love Chronicles
Monifa Burly
Four Seasons
Helen
Will a Man Rob God?
2013
JK's House
Dr. Amber Jenkins
Waiting For Angels
Jack's Daughter
TV Shows (36)
Lucifer
Leila Simms · 1 eps
Once Upon a Time
Eudora · 2 eps
Riverdale
Sierra McCoy · 29 eps
Burn Notice
Kandi · 1 eps
Chuck
Jane Bentley · 3 eps
The Cosby Show
Susanne · 1 eps
90210
Cheryl Harwood · 3 eps
The Wendy Williams Show
1 eps
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Denise · 1 eps
Drop Dead Diva
Anne Simpson · 1 eps
Nikita
Mary Miracle · 1 eps
Moesha
Ladonna · 1 eps
The Game
Robin Givens · 7 eps
Batwoman
Jada Jet · 13 eps
One on One
Sheila Kerr · 2 eps
Suburgatory
Tulsa · 1 eps
Head of the Class
Darlene Merriman · 114 eps
Man Seeking Woman
Vicki Claus · 1 eps
In the House
2 eps
HBO First Look
1 eps
Cosby
1 eps
Ambitions
Stephanie Carlisle · 18 eps
Saints & Sinners
50 eps
The Fix
Julianne Johnson · 7 eps
Love Boat: The Next Wave
Dana Chase · 1 eps
The First Family
Melanie · 1 eps
Retired at 35
Dr. Keller · 1 eps
DAG
Jennifer Daggett · 1 eps
Sparks
Wilma Cuthbert · 40 eps
About Him
14 eps
Head of the Class
Darlene · 2 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
Token Ware · 1 eps
Angel Street
Detective Anita King · 8 eps
The Women of Brewster Place
Kiswana / Melanie Browne · 2 eps
Diff'rent Strokes
1 eps
Self / Appearances (12)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The View
Self · 2 eps
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · 5 eps
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · 1 eps
25 Words or Less
Self · 1 eps
Intimate Portrait
Self · 1 eps
Worst Cooks in America
Self - Contestant · 4 eps
Tyson
Self - Ex-Wife
The Making of Trump
Self (archive footage)
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Toni Braxton: From Toni with Love... The Video Collection
Self
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson
Self (archive footage)
Directing (13)
Riverdale
Director
Elsbeth
Director
Dynasty
Director
Nancy Drew
Director
So Help Me Todd
Director
Horror Noire
Director
Haunted Trail
Director
A Jenkins Family Christmas
Director
Favorite Son
Director
Favorite Son Christmas
Director
A Murder to Remember
Director
The Nana Project
Director
The Christmas Clapback
Director