Person Details
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Homepage: http://ggagency.ca/roberts-r/
Movie Involvements: 33
TV Involvements: 26
Most Famous Work
Biography
Richard Charles Roberts (born November 13, 1965) is a Canadian film, TV and stage actor. His most substantial role to date is as Donald D'Arby in the series Traders, for which he was nominated for a Gemini Award. He moved briefly to Los Angeles in 1998 appearing in the CBS series L.A. Doctors alongside Ken Olin and Sheryl Lee. He returned to Canada to star in An American in Canada, which ran for two seasons. In 2012, he was tapped to play Jack Layton in the CBC biopic Jack, alongside Sook-Yin Lee as Olivia Chow. His portrayal of Jack garnered him a Canadian Screen Award and an ACTRA Award for Best Actor. Other work includes guest starring roles on Saving Hope (CTV/NBC), Copper (BBC America), Cracked (CBC), Republic of Doyle (CBC), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Cra$h & Burn (Showcase), Haven (SyFy), ZOS (Whizbang Films), and was featured regularly in the hit CBC series, This is Wonderland. As a writer, his work Mimi (which he co-wrote with Allan Cole and Melody Johnson) premiered at The Tarragon Theatre and was nominated for a Dora Award. His play Kite premiered to critical acclaim earning numerous Dora Award nominations for writing and production. Other writing credits include Nod (Theatre Gargantua) and Fish/Wife (Tarragon Theatre).
Most Famous Work
Suits
(2011) TomMurdoch Mysteries
(2008) Dr. Gilbert BirkinsHaven
(2010) Thornton AaronsThe Outer Limits
(1995) Andrew McLarenThe Listener
(2009) Grant BogleCovert Affairs
(2010) Joseph NicholsRookie Blue
(2010) Trevor BennettProvidence
(1999) Dr. HopperActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Duke / Roman Soldier | |
| Freddie | ||
| 2022 | Paul | |
| 2020 | Nick Olsen | |
| Neil Olsen | ||
| Edward Miller | ||
| 2019 | Gerald Henry Jones | |
| 2017 | Keith Campbell | |
| 2015 | Matthew Lawson | |
| Plastic Surgery Doctor | ||
| N/A | ||
| Dr. Lucas Emery | ||
| 2013 | Himself | |
| Kenny | ||
| N/A | ||
| Percy Sullivan | ||
| Peter Bunting | ||
| Jack Layton | ||
| Mr. Kellogg | ||
| 2012 | John | |
| Philip Klane | ||
| Matt Costin | ||
| Peter Leacock | ||
| 2011 | Amos Duncan | |
| N/A | ||
| Tom | ||
| 2010 | Charles Benson | |
| Wayne Fox | ||
| Deputy DCI Joseph Nichols | ||
| Joseph Nichols | ||
| Thornton Aarons | ||
| Trevor Bennett | ||
| N/A | ||
| Mayor William Cadigan Clarke | ||
| William Cadigan Clarke | ||
| William Cadigan Clarke (voice) | ||
| 2009 | Grant Bogle | |
| Ken Loney (voice) | ||
| Major Gavin Hart | ||
| 2008 | John Rae | |
| Father Alios | ||
| Dr. Gilbert Birkins | ||
| 2007 | Truman Harris | |
| N/A | ||
| William Colby | ||
| Jim Jones | ||
| 2006 | Morde | |
| Hemmings | ||
| N/A | ||
| Gene | ||
| Sean Dunne | ||
| 2005 | Edgar Lewis | |
| N/A | ||
| Barney Crashman (voice) | ||
| Jeremy Neville | ||
| Dr. Palmer Drake | ||
| Steve | ||
| 2004 | D. A. Miller | |
| Cameron Tiernay | ||
| 2003 | Brooks the Fiance | |
| Drew Dawson | ||
| Charles Wentworth jeune | ||
| Jake Crewe | ||
| 2002 | N/A | |
| 2001 | David Reynolds | |
| Daniel Chapman | ||
| 1999 | Alex Redman | |
| Dr. Hopper | ||
| 1998 | Evan Newman | |
| 1997 | Chip Klooster | |
| 1996 | Matt Cherico | |
| Travis Saunders | ||
| FBI Technician | ||
| Donald D'Arby | ||
| 1995 | Reporter | |
| Andrew McLaren | ||
| 1994 | Robert | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Associate Producer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Art
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Art Direction | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |