Robyn Hilton, also known as Robyn J. Molyneux, is an American model and actress. She rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, beginning with her supporting role in the comedy film ‘Blazing Saddles’ in 1974. Throughout this period, she also made appearances on various television series, including ‘The Rookies’, ‘Police Woman’, and ‘Starsky and Hutch’. Her final accredited acting role was in 1985.
Robyn Hilton Bio Summary
Full name: Robyn J. Molyneux
Date of birth: 13th July 1944
Birthplace: Twin Falls, Idaho, US
Age: 80 years old (2024)
Horoscope: Cancer
Nationality: American
Height: 5 ft. 9 in
Relationship status: Divorced
Ex-husbands’ names: William Hilton (1961-1968) & Alan Mihoces (1990-2016)
Children: 3
Hair color: Blonde
Occupation: Actress
Early Life
Robyn J. Molyneux, who was later known as Robyn Hilton, was born on 13 July 1944 in Twin Falls, Idaho, USA. She hails from a Mormon family and has a mixed heritage of Cherokee Indian and Scandinavian. She attended Jerome High School and later pursued her education at Boise Junior College before receiving her degree from Utah State University.
Career
In 1964, Robyn Hilton embarked on her journey as an actress. She began with small parts in the movies ‘My Tale Is Hot’ and ‘Kiss Me Quick’. In 1974, she landed the role of Miss Stein in the satirical Western ‘Blazing Saddles’. She also played Denise in ‘The Single Girls’ and Linda Loveman in ‘The Last Porno Flick’ that same year.
In 1975, Hilton appeared in small parts on the TV series ‘The Rookies’ and ‘Police Woman’. Shortly after, she landed a role in the comedy ‘Video Vixens’. That same year, she starred as Karen in the action movie ‘Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze’.
In 1977, she played a role in the TV show ‘Starsky and Hutch’ in an episode called “Huggy Bear and the Turkey.” However, she took a break from acting until 1985 when she appeared as Maid Maria in the action-adventure movie ‘Malibu Express.’
Robyn Hilton’s modeling career has been featured in various publications. One of her notable mentions was in an article titled ‘Sex in Cinema’ in November 1974, which was published in ‘Playboy’ magazine. A month after that, she was also featured in the magazine’s piece on “Sex Stars”.
Personal Life
During her younger years, Robyn Hilton was romantically involved with multiple partners. She had relationships with Peter Knecht and Mitch Orenstien before tying the knot with William Hilton in 1961. They had two children before ending their marriage in 1968.
Following their divorce, the actress remained unattached for a few years before marrying Alan Mihoces in 1990. They had one child together before also divorcing.
Robyn Hilton’s top three favorite celebrities are Neil Diamond, Carol Lombard, and Clark Gable. Despite her lack of indulgence in drinking or smoking, she has other habits she is drawn to.
At one stage in her life, she was deeply interested in numerology and astrology. Though she never explicitly confirmed or denied it, there is speculation that she underwent breast augmentation surgery in her younger years.
Net Worth
After a successful career as both an actress and a model, Robyn Hilton accumulated a significant amount of wealth, increasing her net worth to approximately $2 million.
She graced the covers of various magazines as a model and also received financial settlements from her divorces. The exact amount she earned from her role in “Blazing Saddles” is unknown, as the film is reported to have made over $119 million at the global box office.
Where is Robyn Hilton now?
Hilton’s departure from the entertainment industry in 1985 has left her largely mysterious. She deliberately keeps a low profile and does not maintain any presence on social media. It wasn’t until 2009, when she initiated divorce proceedings against her spouse of 21 years, that she resurfaced in the public eye. The divorce was finalized in 2011.