Oliver Robins, a talented individual born on July 22, 1971, embarked on a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry as a child actor, only to later transition into a successful career as a writer and director.
His acting debut took place in the 1982 TV movie "Million Dollar Infield," swiftly followed by a role in the 1982 ABC TV movie "Don't Go to Sleep" as Kevin. However, it was his portrayal of Robbie Freeling in the 1982 movie "Poltergeist" and its 1986 sequel "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" that solidified his status as a notable child actor.
Robins' other notable film credit includes a role in the 1982 comedy "Airplane II: The Sequel." He also made a guest appearance on television in the 1986 episode "Monsters!" of the popular series "The Twilight Zone." Unfortunately, he left the acting business after 1986.
As an adult, Robins rediscovered his passion for the entertainment industry, this time as a writer and director. In 2000, he wrote and directed his first film, "Dumped," which was released directly to video. He continued to hone his craft, writing and directing "Roomies" in 2004.
In addition to his work in film, Robins also penned the 1999 movie "Eating L.A." Throughout his career, he has remained the only surviving Poltergeist child actor, following the untimely deaths of Dominique Dunne and Heather O'Rourke.
This biographical information is based on the Wikipedia article about Oliver Robins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, and acknowledges the contributions of numerous individuals.
