Robin Sherwood
Robin Sherwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 or 1952 (age 73–74) |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Robin Sherwood (born Robin Cohen; 1951 or 1952[1]) is an American actress, notable for her roles in Tourist Trap (1979), Blow Out (1981), and as the role of Carol Kersey in Charles Bronson's film Death Wish II (1982).[2]
Sherwood was born Robin Cohen, the daughter of Wolfie Cohen and his wife Miriam. She is Jewish, and she has a brother. She began working as a model at age 13. She attended Miami Beach High School. When she was 16 she moved to New York "and found out that I really wanted to be an actress".[3] After taking a course in theater at Sarah Lawrence College, she graduated from Franconia College with a degree in creative writing and drama. During her time at Franconia she performed in repoertory theater, school plays, and summer stock.[3]
Sherwood produced the play Voice of the Turtle at the Zephyr Theater in California in 1975.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | The Love Butcher | Sheila | |
| 1978 | Loose Shoes | Biker Chic #2 | |
| 1978 | Outside Chance | Tootie | TV movie |
| 1979 | Tourist Trap | Eileen | |
| 1980 | Hero at Large | Lab. Assistant | |
| 1980 | Serial | Woman Saltzburger | |
| 1981 | Blow Out | Betty | |
| 1982 | Death Wish II | Carol Kersey | |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films | Herself |
References
- ^ "Wearing Turn-of-the-Century". The Miami Herald. July 15, 1962. p. 11 E. Retrieved October 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death Wish II". American Film Institute. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Matera, Dary (March 24, 1982). "Wolfie's daughter cuts the mustard in movies". The Miami News. pp. 1 A, 4 A. Retrieved October 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Huddy, John (July 24, 1975). "Quinn: 'I Can Handle Merrick'". The Miami Herald. p. 15 E. Retrieved October 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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