Andrew J. Robinson (1) (1942–)
Author of A Stitch in Time
For other authors named Andrew J. Robinson, see the disambiguation page.
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- Robinson, Andrew Jordt
- Birthdate
- 1942-02-14
- Gender
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- Education
- New School for Social Research (BA)
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- actor
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- Matrix Theatre Company,
- Awards and honors
- Feature Film Award (2003)
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- Andrew Jordt Robinson (born February 14, 1942) is an American film, stage, and television actor. Robinson is a character actor known to specialize in playing devious and psychotic roles. Originally a stage actor, he works predominantly in supporting roles on television and in low-budget films. He is best known for his role as the serial-killer Scorpio in the crime film Dirty Harry (1971), the role of Larry Cotton in the horror film Hellraiser (1987), and close to the end of Hellraiser he played the role as Frank Cotton after his character (Larry) was skined alive by his brother Frank. And he also did the recurring role as Elim Garak on the television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999).
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When I watched Deep Space 9 in the winter of 2024/2025, I was captivated by several characters: TV's greatest villain Gul Dukat, absolute girlboss Kira Nerys, and everybody's plain simple tailor Garak. Garak is a secondary character, but he's core to some of the show's greatest moments, such as Sisko's "I can live with it" monologue, and his own "Even the lies?" "Especially the lies" exchange with Dr. Bashir. I love
Garak, and I'm not the only one, since his actor, Anthony J Robinson, show more extended his supporting character with an entire novel detailing his backstory and future on the devastated post-Dominion Cardassia.
By far the best part of this book is how Robinson captures Garak's voice (I also got the audiobook performed by Robinson, so literal voice.) Garak is a keen observer, a perennial outsider with a desperate need for connection, and a person who will give all for the cause, any cause. Through his life, he suffers numerous betrayals: from his family, from his school, and from his profession. Meanwhile, he gains the skills to master himself, to act as a skilled agent, and to eventually do the right thing.
Truly a glorious and fun read. show less
Garak, and I'm not the only one, since his actor, Anthony J Robinson, show more extended his supporting character with an entire novel detailing his backstory and future on the devastated post-Dominion Cardassia.
By far the best part of this book is how Robinson captures Garak's voice (I also got the audiobook performed by Robinson, so literal voice.) Garak is a keen observer, a perennial outsider with a desperate need for connection, and a person who will give all for the cause, any cause. Through his life, he suffers numerous betrayals: from his family, from his school, and from his profession. Meanwhile, he gains the skills to master himself, to act as a skilled agent, and to eventually do the right thing.
Truly a glorious and fun read. show less
I feel bad for not giving this a five, but I'd only knock it up for Andrew Robinson's wonderful narration. I am so glad fans and Andrew were able to get the audiobook greenlit, with physical copies of this book costing sometimes hundreds of dollars, being able to listen to it while reading the kindle version really does make it a unique experience.
Deep Space Nine is truly the greatest Star Trek ever created, and as a queer man Garak has always been really important to me. While Garak's show more sexuality is never directly stated, and Andrew has made different comments on Garak's identity, Ira Steven Behr in the documentary "What We Left Behind" wanted Garak to come out as gay. I didn't need that to happen in this novel, and I don't think I need Garak to be specifically gay, but Garak and Palandine's romance, did not work for me. I understood their relationship and the dynamic of it, but I hoped to see Garak's budding sexuality stem from Pythas or Barkan. I don't blame Andrew at all for it, but the potential to explore that side of Garak, which I honestly felt was hinted at a few times in the novel, was lost for Palandine instead. Don't get me wrong those first moments with Palandine and Garak were well written and stunning, but it didn't feel right.
Overall a really enjoyable Star Trek book, and I would definitely recommend it to fans, especially because it has become more accessible. show less
Deep Space Nine is truly the greatest Star Trek ever created, and as a queer man Garak has always been really important to me. While Garak's show more sexuality is never directly stated, and Andrew has made different comments on Garak's identity, Ira Steven Behr in the documentary "What We Left Behind" wanted Garak to come out as gay. I didn't need that to happen in this novel, and I don't think I need Garak to be specifically gay, but Garak and Palandine's romance, did not work for me. I understood their relationship and the dynamic of it, but I hoped to see Garak's budding sexuality stem from Pythas or Barkan. I don't blame Andrew at all for it, but the potential to explore that side of Garak, which I honestly felt was hinted at a few times in the novel, was lost for Palandine instead. Don't get me wrong those first moments with Palandine and Garak were well written and stunning, but it didn't feel right.
Overall a really enjoyable Star Trek book, and I would definitely recommend it to fans, especially because it has become more accessible. show less
A must read for Star trek DS9 fans who enjoyed Garak. While at times it feels abit sluggish, this book is worthy of being part of the star trek legacy. Often profound and heart wrenching, it was easy at times to almost hear Robinson speak the lines through the page.
This book just blew me away. Robinson, knowing his character so well, gives us both a compelling story and a penetrating character sketch. And he's a great writer to boot. If you have even the slightest interested in DS9, this is a must read.
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