8 actors have played Robbins in Porgy and Bess.
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| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Henry Davis | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Henry Davis | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Henry Davis | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1944 |
| Howard Roberts | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1953 |
| Glover Parham | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Rodrick Ross | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| John McDaniels | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Tyrone Jolivet | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Michael Austin | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 2000 |
| James Earl Jones | US Tour The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2013 |
Other Roles in Porgy and Bess
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Annie | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Bess | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Chorus | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Clara | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Coroner | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Crab Man | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Crown | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Detective | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Frazier | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Jake | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Jim | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Lily | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Maria | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Mingo | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Nelson | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Peter | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Policeman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Porgy | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Robbins | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Serena | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Sportin' Life | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Strawberry Woman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Undertaker | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
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