Almost got the part of Odo on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) after first reading for the part. He was chosen for the recurring role of Elim Garak instead.
Along with Lawrence Dobkin, he is one of only two "Star Trek" non-regulars to both appear in and direct an episode of "Star Trek". (He appeared in many episodes of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) and directed the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) episode, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places (#5.3)" (1996) and the "Star Trek: Voyager" (1995) episodes, "Star Trek: Voyager: Blood Fever (#3.16)" (1997) and "Star Trek: Voyager: Unforgettable (#4.22)" (1998).
Fluent in Japanese and French.
Has a daughter, Rachel Robinson, who appeared in the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) episode "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Visitor (#4.2)" (1995) (as "Melanie", an aspiring writer) and was a leading candidate for the role of "Ezri Dax" on DS9.
Has an action figure made in his likeness of his character, Garak, on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993).
Is the godfather of Nana Visitor and Alexander Siddig's son, Django El Tahir El Siddig.
Robinson's portrayal of the chilling Scorpio Killer in Dirty Harry (1971) led to him receiving serious death threats via telephone after the film's release.
While it's tempting to make the connection, Andrew Robinson is not related to Edward G. Robinson. Andy's father died in WWII, when Andy was only three.
Wrote a novel about the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) character he played, Elim Garak, entitled "A Stitch in Time".