Entrepreneur. With Burt Baskin he co-founded the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain in 1945.  They also pioneered in franchising their stores. Famed for its “31 flavors” concept, Baskin-Robbins now has over 5500 outlets around the world.  Robbins was born in Winnepeg,  Manitoba,  Canada,  and raised in Washington state. (bio by: Bobb Edwards)  Family links:  Spouse:  Irma Doris Gevurtz Robbins (1920 – 2010)* *Calculated relationship