Born in Lons-le-Saunier, Jura, France, Robinson emerged as one of France's most versatile actors of the new generation, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. This talented individual's impact was not solely a result of his own innate abilities, as he hails from a family of performers, with his siblings, older brother Sagamore Stévenin and younger sister Salomé Stévenin, also pursuing careers in acting.
Robinson's early foray into the world of acting began at the tender age of 5, when he made his debut in his father's second feature, Double messieurs, released in 1986. This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career, during which he went on to appear in numerous TV movies, plays, and small supporting roles in films such as L'hydrolution, released in 1989, and La révolte des enfants, released in 1992.
Robinson's exceptional talent and dedication to his craft were recognized at a young age, as he earned his first nomination and award for Best Actor at the Paris Film Festival at just 10 years old. This prestigious accolade served as a testament to his immense potential and hinted at the great things to come from this gifted actor.
The early career of Robinson was characterized by a thoughtful and strategic approach to television roles, where he deliberately declined numerous film opportunities to prioritize his artistic growth and development as an actor.
This deliberate focus allowed him to take on two particularly nuanced and complex roles, first playing the cunning and manipulative Laurent in the 1999 film "Mauvaises fréquentations". In this role, he portrayed a young boy who, in a difficult and sensitive situation, chooses to enable his girlfriend's involvement with a prostitute, earning him his first César Award for Best Male Hope in the year 2000.
Robinson's impressive performance in this role was followed by his portrayal of Bo, a shy and introverted young transvestite, in Francis Girod's 2001 film "Transfixed". This role not only showcased his remarkable ability to inhabit and bring to life a wide range of characters, but also earned him his second successive César Award for Best Male Hope, this time winning the prestigious award.
Through his remarkable range and versatility as an actor, Robinson has established himself as one of France's most talented and gifted performers, known for his ability to seamlessly transform into a variety of characters and bring depth and nuance to each role he takes on.
After achieving success, Robinson teamed up with his father once more to co-create the 2002 film Mischka. Shortly after, he made a brief appearance in Deux, playing a charming young stranger on a bicycle who captivated Isabelle Huppert. He then stole the show with a memorable performance in His Brother in 2003. Robinson is known for his meticulous approach to selecting roles, regardless of their size or significance. He went on to star in Claude Miller's La petite Lili in 2003, where he forged a lasting bond with co-star Ludivine Sagnier. In the years that followed, Robinson could be seen in Mon colonel (2006),where he portrayed Guy Rossi, a lawyer officer grappling with the harsh realities of torture during the Algerian War, in a film written and produced by Costa-Gavras. He then appeared in the highly controversial Trance in 2006, followed by the eagerly anticipated C'est beau une ville la nuit (2006) and Actresses in 2007.
