Robin Givens
Full Name
Robin Simone Givens
Date of Birth
November 27, 1964
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- Graduated from Sarah Lawrence College
- Attended American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City
Spouses Names
- Mike Tyson (m. February 7, 1988 - February 14, 1989) (divorced)
- Svetozar Marinkovic (m. August 22, 1997 - September 23, 1998) (divorced)
Children Names
- Adopted her first child as a single mother, a son named Michael Givens (b.1992)
- Gave birth to a second son, William “Billy” Jensen, fathered by her longtime partner, tennis player Murphy Jensen
Parents Names
- Father: Reuben Givens
- Mother: Ruth (Newby) Givens
Robin Givens is an American actress and model known for her roles in both television and film. She first gained national prominence as a regular on the TV series “Head of the Class,” where she played the role of Darlene Merriman from 1986 through 1991. Givens’ marriage to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson in 1988 brought her additional fame, though the relationship was tumultuous and ended in divorce a year later amid allegations of abuse. Givens continued her acting career with notable roles in “The Women of Brewster Place” (1989) and “Boomerang” (1992). She has also appeared in a variety of other projects, including TV shows like “Riverdale” and “Ambitions,” and has directed films for the Lifetime Network. Beyond her acting career, Givens has been an advocate for victims of domestic violence