Born Thomas Glenn Robinson in Idaho, USA. Entered American film as an uncredited special prop designer and special effects technician on FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956) at MGM. Unnominated special effects credits include THE BAMBOO SAUCER (1968), BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1969), HURRICANE, METEOR and KALA PATTHAR (all 1979), FLASH GORDON and ISLAND CLAWS (both 1980), PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (1981) and DEAD MEN DON'T WEAR PLAID and AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION (both 1982).  Scientific or Technical Awards (Class III) 1951: For the development of a new music wire and cable cutter. (MGM Studio Construction Department)  Scientific or Technical Awards (Class III) 1959: For the design of a multiple cable remote controlled winch. (w. E. L. Stones, Winfield Hubbard & Luther Newman of the MGM Studio Construction Department)  Special Achievement Award - Visual Effects 1974: EARTHQUAKE (w. Frank Brendel & Albert J. Whitlock)  Special Achievement Award - Visual Effects 1975: THE HINDENBURG (w. Albert J. Whitlock)  Special Achievement Award - Visual Effects 1976: KING KONG (w. Carlo Rambaldi & Frank Van Der VeerFrank Van Der Veer)  Special Achievement Award - Visual Effects 1976: LOGAN'S RUN (w. L. B. Abbott & Matthew YuricichMatthew Yuricich) 4 Special Achievement Awards, 2 Scientific/Technical Awards