His first professional acting job was in the musical Oliver! when he was only 12 years old.
Passed four O-Levels (English Language, English Literature, History and Geography) and although he planned to continue to his A-Levels he ended up not doing so.
Rose to fame as the character Baldrick in the comedy series Blackadder and his catchphrase "I have a cunning plan" has become very well-known.
Was vice-president of Equity, the actors' union, from 1996 to 2000.
Was knighted in 2013 as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Supports Burma Campaign UK, the NGO focusing on human rights in Burma.
Tony Robinson
August 15, 1946 (age 77)
London, England, UK
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His first professional acting job was in the musical Oliver! when he was only 12 years old.
Passed four O-Levels (English Language, English Literature, History and Geography) and although he planned to continue to his A-Levels he ended up not doing so.
Rose to fame as the character Baldrick in the comedy series Blackadder and his catchphrase "I have a cunning plan" has become very well-known.
Was vice-president of Equity, the actors' union, from 1996 to 2000.
Was knighted in 2013 as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Supports Burma Campaign UK, the NGO focusing on human rights in Burma.
