Born into a show-business family - his parents were circus aerialists - Frankie Darro appeared in his first film at age six. Frankie Darro, Actor: On the Spot. They sit down to a meal prepared by Robbys food synthesizer and Morbius shows the visitors Robbys … In 2008, a robot apparently inspired by Robby was included in the video game Fallout 3 as the Protectron. After that Frankie appeared sporadically in films and on TV . That's right folks, here's an amazingly accurate replica of one of the most iconic robots in SF history, Robby the Robot! He had a recurring role on The Red Skelton Hour (1951), unrecognized by his fans, he played "Robby The Robot" in the groundbreaking sci-fi film "The Forbidden Planet" (1956), though Marvin Miller, best remembered as Michael Anthony of TVs "Millionaire"(1955-60), was the robot's voice. Anyone with information or photos on Frankie who wish to … By the mid-1930s his roles became smaller and he spent much of the rest of his career in unbilled or bit parts, including Robby the Robot in Forbidden Planet (1956), although the robot’s voice belonged to another actor. . Although he had not been acknowledged, he was the operator inside Robby the Automatic robot for the popular sci-fi flick, Forbidden World. In 2004, Robby the Robot was inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame. Adams, Farman and Doc Ostrow (Warren Stevens) arrive at the residence and are greeted by Morbius. He was also the (uncredited) operator inside the Robby the Robot walking screen prop in the classic 1956 sci-fi movie "Forbidden Planet". The Sin of Madelon Claudet, 1931 (Larry as a Boy) , 1931 (Larry as a Boy) These images are promotional shots for the " Forbidden Planet " movie with Anne Francis . If anyone has any problems with anything posted here, let me know! It was originally designed for the 1956 MGM movie Forbidden Planet, [1] and quickly became an icon. Frankie Darro (1917-1976), Actor Edit. By the mid-1930s his roles became smaller and he spent much of the rest of his career in unbilled or bit parts, including Robby the Robot in Forbidden Planet (1956), although the robot’s voice belonged to another actor. It's so accurate that it even comes with a 12-inch fully articulated figure of actor Frankie Darro to wear the Robby suit, just like the actual prop costume! Robby welcomes the crew to Altair 4 and invites members of the crew to Morbious residence. $125 Featuring Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Robby the Robot, Walter Pidgeon and others. Adams realizes it is a vehicle, and as it arrives the driver is discovered to be a robot (Robby).