11/13/1965
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada:
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).
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Cymbeline (2024) as Duke / Roman Soldier |
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The Light Before the Sun (2024) as Freddie |
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Au nord d'Albany (2022) as Paul |
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Zoom (2016) as Plastic Surgery Doctor |
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Killer Crush (2015) as Dr. Lucas Emery |
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The Rivalry: Red v. Blue (2013) as Himself |
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Pete's Christmas (2013) as Kenny |
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Relax, I'm From The Future (2013) as Percy Sullivan |
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Jack (2013) as Jack Layton |
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Foxfire (2013) as Mr. Kellogg |
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Still Mine (2012) as John |
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The Riverbank (2012) as Matt Costin |
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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (2012) as Peter Leacock |
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Salem Falls (2011) as Amos Duncan |
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The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) as Charles Benson |
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The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (2010) as Wayne Fox |
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When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (2010) as Frank Shaw |
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Pontypool (2009) as Ken Loney (voice) |
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Passage (2008) as John Rae |
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Phantom Punch (2008) as Father Alios |
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The Note (2007) as Truman Harris |
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Matters of Life & Dating (2007) as |
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Jonestown: Paradise Lost (2007) as Jim Jones |
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Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story (2006) as Morde |
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Man of the Year (2006) as Hemmings |
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Night Of Terror (2006) as Sean Dunne |
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Haunting Sarah (2005) as Edgar Lewis |
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Plague City: SARS in Toronto (2005) as Jeremy Neville |
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Descent (2005) as Dr. Palmer Drake |
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More Sex & the Single Mom (2005) as Steve |
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Eloise at Christmastime (2003) as Brooks the Fiance |
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Student Seduction (2003) as Drew Dawson |
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Fallen Angel (2003) as Charles Wentworth jeune |
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A Town Without Christmas (2001) as David Reynolds |
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As Time Runs Out (1999) as Alex Redman |
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Time to Say Goodbye? (1997) as Chip Klooster |
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Moonshine Highway (1996) as Travis Saunders |
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The Haunting of Lisa (1996) as FBI Technician |
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The Man in the Attic (1995) as Reporter |
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Love & Human Remains (1994) as Robert |
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The Healer (2011) Associate Producer |
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Blood River (1991) Art Direction |