Robbins followed his dad Floyd Levine, a prolific character actor, into acting. He made his television acting debut on an episode of Trapper John, M.D. He would go on guest star on a number and television series and a recurring role on General Hospital. As an actor, he is perhaps best known from his role as Eric Mardian on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class. He also hosted the children's version of the TV game show Pictionary in 1989.