Robyn Hilton

Robyn Hilton (born Robyn J. Molyneux; July 13, 1944) is an American film and television actress and model.[1] Hilton was active in the 1970s and 1980s following her debut supporting role as Miss Stein, the secretary to Governor William J. Le Petomane, in Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.

Robyn Hilton
Born
Robyn J. Molyneux

(1944-07-13) July 13, 1944
Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1974–1985

Life and career

Hilton was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was the daughter of James Elias Molyneux[lower-alpha 1] and Erma Jeanne Upp.[lower-alpha 2] Her father, who served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and her mother are buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California.

Hilton grew up on a farm near Twin Falls, Idaho.[2] She graduated from Jerome High School in 1958. Hilton attended Boise Junior College and Utah State University before becoming a weather forecaster in her home town.[3]

In 1974, she was featured fully clothed twice in Playboy magazine. In addition to other film and television work, Hilton appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on January 17, 1974. Her last credited role was in 1985.

Filmography

Notes
  1. James Elias Molyneux: b. October 3, 1920, White Pine County, Nevada; d. August 7, 2008, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., California
  2. Erma Jeanne Upp - Molyneux, Molyneaux, Beard, Rapp: b. July 3, 1924, Eldorado, Clay Co., Nebraska; d. April 30, 2003

References
  1. Kleiner, Dick (February 27, 1974). "Robyn Hilton started emoting before cows". The Fort Scott Tribune. 90 (69). p. 6.
  2. "Native of Idaho stars in film". Deseret News. 383 (166). July 12, 1975. p. W5.
  3. "Hollywood's New Sex Symbol". Parade. July 6, 1974. p. 6 – via The Spokesman-Review.
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