Charlie Robinson dead: 'Mac' from sitcom Night Court dies aged 75

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Charlie Robinson was an actor best known for starring as Mac, the clerk of the court on the 1980s and ‘90s sitcom “Night Court.”Robinson’s “Night Court” character, Mac, was known for his level-headedness in a court filled with wacky antics – and for his regular outfit of a plaid shirt with a cardigan and necktie. Before taking his most famous role on “Night Court,” Robinson co-starred on the 1983 sitcom “Buffalo Bill” as well as appearing in movies including “Sugar Hill” (1974) and “Gray Lady Down” (1978).

Charlie Robinson, known for playing Mac the court clerk in the 1980s and ’90s sitcom "Night Court," died on Sunday in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest and cancer. He was 75.

Charlie Robinson, best known for his role on the beloved NBC sitcom “Night Court”, has died. He was 75.

Charlie Robinson has died aged 75. The 'Night Court' star - who portrayed Macintosh "Mac" Robinson in the NBC sitcom for eight series - passed away on Sunday (11.

Rapper Indian Red Boy 'shot dead during Instagram Live'Rapper KTS Dre 'shot 64 times in ambush' as he leaves jailJada Pinkett Smith is a vision after shaving head at request of daughter WillowRobinson had over 125 screen credits to his name throughout his five-decade long career.Robinson was also an accomplished stage actor, and won an Ovation Award for best actor for playing Troy in Fences, as well as an NAACP Theatre Award for playing Simon in The Whipping Man.The actor is survived by his wife Dolorita, his children Luca, Charlie, Christian and Byron, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.His family have asked for privacy while they plan Robinson’s funeral.

Charlie Robinson, who became a regular on the hit comedy Night Court starting in its second season, has died at age 75.The actor passed on Sunday at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center from cardiac arrest with multisystem organ failures due to septic shock and metastatic adenocarcinoma, according to The Hollywood Reporter.He had a career spanning more than five decades that featured major roles in films and in the theater, though he was best known for his work in television.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterA Hollywood legend who starred in Night Court, as well as loved shows such as Home Improvement and NCIS, has died.Charlie Robinson, 75, died from cardiac arrest with organ failure due to septic shock, The Wrap reports.The star was battling a type of glandular cancer, the publication states.The actor, who played Mac the court clerk in the Night Court sitcom, passed away on Monday in Los Angeles.He played the character for seven seasons, between the years 1984 and 1992.His career also saw him in the movies Secret Santa, The River, and Set it Off.Other characters on the small screen include Buffalo Bill and Mom.The star featured in many guest appearances and cameos and

has died. He was 75.The actor died on Sunday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, according to multiplereports.

Charlie Robinson has sadly died at the age of 75.

Charlie Robinson, a prolific actor who played the clerk on Night Court for most of the NBC sitcom’s run and before that was a regular on its lauded series Buffalo Bill, died Sunday of cancer complications at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 75.

TheWrap.Over the course of his 50 years in Hollywood, the actor played various roles in well-known productions, such as Sergeant Jeffries in “Hart of Dixie” and Don Robinson in “This Is Us.”He also appeared as a guest in smaller roles in shows such as “NCIS,” “House” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” and played various theater roles, such as Willy Loman in “Death of a Salesman.”The NBC star attended the acting school Studio 7 in his hometown at the Houston Music Theatre.

Ethan Shanfeld Charlie Robinson, known for playing Mac the court clerk in the 1980s and ’90s sitcom “Night Court,” died on Sunday in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest and cancer. He was 75.Throughout his 50-year career, Robinson appeared in movies such as “Secret Santa,” “The River,” “Set It Off,” “Antwone Fisher,” “Jackson,” “Even Money” and “Miss Lettie and Me,” and TV series including “Buffalo Bill,” “Home Improvement,” “Mom,” “Hart of Dixie,” “NCIS” and “The Guestbook.”Born in Houston, Robinson began his career as a theater actor and singer for R&B groups Archie Bell and the Drells and Southern Clouds of Joy.