Conversation so far:
How does the actor Bill Robinson relate to Shirley Temple?
The idea for bringing, Bill Robinson, a black dancer to star with Temple in The Little Colonel was first proposed by Winfield Sheehan after a discussion with D. W. Griffith.
What did Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple perform in?
The Little Colonel stars Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge, Bill Robinson, and Hattie McDaniel.
Was working on The Little Colonel the only interaction Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple had?
Bill Robinson and Temple became close friends as a result of his dance coaching and acting with her. Temple considered him a lifelong friend.

Question: How old was Robinson when he and Temple worked together?
Self-contained rewrite: How old was Bill Robinson when he and Shirley Temple worked together?