Edward G. Robinson was a Romanian-American actor renowned for his powerful performances during Hollywood's Golden Age. He appeared in over 100 films and 30 Broadway plays, becoming an icon for his tough-guy roles, most notably as gangster Rico Bandello in 'Little Caesar'. Despite his on-screen persona, he was a sophisticated polyglot and a celebrated art collector in his private life. His final film role in the sci-fi classic 'Soylent Green' provided one of cinema's most memorable and chilling revelations.