Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson

Actor

Cambridge, England, UK
June 1, 1950

Biography

Thomas Giles Robinson (born 1 June 1950) is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and "Don't Take No for an Answer", with his Tom Robinson Band. He later peaked at No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart with his solo single "War Baby".

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Representative Works

White Riot
White Riot
6.1
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27: Gone Too Soon
27: Gone Too Soon
5.8
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Babylon's Burning
Babylon's Burning
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
6.4
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Hating Peter Tatchell
Hating Peter Tatchell
4.1
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George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
6.7
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Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line
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Days Like These
Days Like These
10.0
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A Different Kind of Love
A Different Kind of Love
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Freedom: 50 Years of Pride
Freedom: 50 Years of Pride
8.0
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Legendary Children [All of Them Queer]
Legendary Children [All of Them Queer]
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The Private Life of the Ford Cortina
The Private Life of the Ford Cortina
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

White Riot
2020Nominee

Best Performance

White Riot

27: Gone Too Soon
2018Nominee

Best Performance

27: Gone Too Soon

The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979Nominee

Best Performance

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Career Highlights

Hating Peter Tatchell
2021Highlight

Best Performance

Hating Peter Tatchell

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist
2023Highlight

Best Performance

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

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