California native Ann Robinson embarked on a journey in the entertainment industry, initially participating in grade-school plays, and later, through a series of clever fibs, managed to secure a position as a stunt woman on various film projects, including Black Midnight (1949),The Story of Molly X (1949),and Frenchie (1950).
As part of Paramount's esteemed circle of new stars in the early 1950s, Robinson's career flourished, with a notable leading role in producer George Pal's iconic science fiction film, The War of the Worlds (1953),a production that cemented her status as a rising star.
However, in 1957, Robinson made a dramatic change, leaving behind her Hollywood career to marry a renowned matador, Jaime Bravo, a decision that, as she later reflected, "blew my career right out of the water." Their son, Jaime Jr., would go on to achieve great success, earning multiple Emmy awards as a director with ABC Sports.
In 1987, Robinson entered into a new chapter of her life, marrying real estate broker Joseph Valdez, and has since become a beloved fixture at science fiction conventions and autograph shows, where fans gather to celebrate her enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.
