Robin Sherwood

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Robin Sherwood
Born1951or1952(age 73–74)
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active1972–present

Robin Sherwood (born Robin Cohen; 1951or1952 [1] ) is an American actress, best known for her roles in Tourist Trap (1979), Blow Out (1981), and as the role of Carol Kersey in Charles Bronson's film Death Wish II (1982). [2]

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Sherwood was born Robin Cohen, the daughter of Wolfie Cohen and his wife Miriam. She is Jewish, and she has a brother. She began working as a model at age 13. She attended Miami Beach High School. When she was 16 she moved to New York "and found out that I really wanted to be an actress". [3] After taking a course in theater at Sarah Lawrence College, she graduated from Franconia College with a degree in creative writing and drama. During her time at Franconia she performed in repoertory theater, school plays, and summer stock. [3]

Sherwood produced the play Voice of the Turtle at the Zephyr Theater in California in 1975. [4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNote
1975 The Love Butcher Sheila
1978 Loose Shoes Biker Chic #2
1978Outside ChanceTootieTV movie
1979 Tourist Trap Eileen
1980 Hero at Large Lab. Assistant
1980 Serial Woman Saltzburger
1981 Blow Out Betty
1982 Death Wish II Carol Kersey
2014 Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films Herself

References

  1. "Wearing Turn-of-the-Century". The Miami Herald. July 15, 1962. p. 11 E. Retrieved October 3, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Death Wish II". American Film Institute . Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Matera, Dary (March 24, 1982). "Wolfie's daughter cuts the mustard in movies". The Miami News. pp.  1 A, 4 A . Retrieved October 3, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Huddy, John (July 24, 1975). "Quinn: 'I Can Handle Merrick'". The Miami Herald. p. 15 E. Retrieved October 3, 2025 via Newspapers.com.