Irv Robbins

1917–2008 (age 91)

ice cream entrepreneur

Biography

Irv Robbins co-founded Baskin-Robbins and turned the simple pleasure of ice cream into a beloved institution, promoting the idea of sampling any of thirty-one flavors and spreading joy through inventive treats.

He matched his entrepreneurial creativity with generosity in his community, and his kindness is remembered by those who visit Forest Lawn Cemetery where he rests.

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