<div><p>If you grew up watching old movies, you probably saw the science fiction hit <em>Forbidden Planet</em>. The movie starred Leslie Nielsen as a spaceship captain investigating a strange planet.</p><p>While the movie features incredible, cutting edge special effects, audiences fell in love with a waddling robot named Robby. For some reason, this strange robot with a glass head really impressed people, and he had career most actors could only dream of.</p><p>Just a year after his movie debut, Robby was promoted from a bit-part to a movie star, and was featured in his own movie called <em>The Invisible Boy.</em></p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="SKdTYaAY1V8"></amp-youtube></div></div></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/d863dbdf8c77884c3fb4dd5d50826ca7.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/d863dbdf8c77884c3fb4dd5d50826ca7_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>But who, exactly, was Robby? He was actually a suit built by MGM's props department. If he makes you think of a big washing machine with legs, you're not alone. He was created by Robert Kinoshita, an artist who actually designed washing machines.</p><p>On set, he was controlled by a stuntman named Frankie Darro. Despite all of Darro's hard work, his name never showed up in the credits, but Robby's did. Maybe the robot just had a better agent.</p><p>Finally, actor Marvin Miller gave Robby his famous deep voice. </p><p></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p>Like many Hollywood actors, after his early success Robby's career hit a rough patch. He spent most the 70s in a movie memorabilia museum, where lots of guests drew on him and tore off his parts.</p><p>Thankfully, he was bought by movie historian William Malone, and he finally started to find more roles.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/7944976_f520.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>ReelRundown</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>You probably recognize Robby from lots of TV shows. He's had guest roles on everything from <em>Wonder Woman </em>and <em>Lost in Space</em> to <em>Columbo </em>and <em>The Addams Family.</em></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Addam-s-Family.PNG" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Addam-s-Family_GH_content_550px.PNG 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Addam-s-Family_GH_content_650px.PNG 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>The Addams Family Wiki</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="IEp6ca9Ppks"></amp-youtube></div></div></div><p>After decades of work in the entertainment business, Robby has finally earned the respect he deserves.</p><p>In 2004 he was inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame. He hasn't shot any new parts in a while, but lots of fans are still discovering his long career. And unlike most actors, he can keep it going for decades and decades to come.</p><p><strong>Share if you remember this famous robot!</strong></p></div>