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Rick Roberts
Actor

Rick Roberts

13 Nov 1965Born
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Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaBirthplace

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.

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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).

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2024CymbelineFilm: Duke / Roman Soldier
  2. 2024The Light Before the SunFilm: Freddie
  3. 2022North of AlbanyFilm: Paul
  4. 2020TransplantSeries: Nick Olsen, Neil Olsen (1 episode)
  5. 2020NursesSeries: Edward Miller (1 episode)
  6. 2019CoronerSeries: Gerald Henry Jones (2 episodes)
  7. 2017Frankie Drake MysteriesSeries: Keith Campbell (1 episode)
  8. 2016Miss SloaneFilm: Senator Mandel
  9. 2016ZoomFilm: Plastic Surgery Doctor
  10. 2015This LifeSeries: Matthew Lawson (20 episodes)
  11. 2015BetweenSeries (1 episode)
  12. 2015Killer CrushFilm: Dr. Lucas Emery
  13. 2013Pete's ChristmasFilm: Kenny
  14. 2013PlayedSeries (1 episode)
  15. 2013Relax, I'm From The FutureFilm: Percy Sullivan
  16. 2013King & MaxwellSeries: Peter Bunting (1 episode)
  17. 2013JackFilm: Jack Layton
  18. 2013FoxfireFilm: Mr. Kellogg
  19. 2012Still MineFilm: John
  20. 2012PerceptionSeries: Philip Klane (1 episode)
  21. 2012The RiverbankFilm: Matt Costin
  22. 2012Sunshine Sketches of a Little TownFilm: Peter Leacock
  23. 2011Salem FallsFilm: Amos Duncan
  24. 2011Against the WallSeries (1 episode)
  25. 2011SuitsSeries: Tom (1 episode)
  26. 2010The Town Christmas ForgotFilm: Charles Benson
  27. 2010The Night Before the Night Before ChristmasFilm: Wayne Fox
  28. 2010Covert AffairsSeries: Joseph Nichols (3 episodes)
  29. 2010HavenSeries: Thornton Aarons (1 episode)
  30. 2010Rookie BlueSeries: Trevor Bennett (1 episode)
  31. 2010When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson StoryFilm: Frank Shaw
  32. 2010Republic of DoyleSeries: William Cadigan Clarke (13 episodes)
  33. 2009The ListenerSeries: Grant Bogle (1 episode)
  34. 2009PontypoolFilm: Ken Loney (voice)
  35. 2009ZOS: Zone of SeparationSeries: Major Gavin Hart (8 episodes)
  36. 2008PassageFilm: John Rae
  37. 2008Phantom PunchFilm: Father Alios
  38. 2008The True StorySeries: Narrator (8 episodes)
  39. 2008Murdoch MysteriesSeries: Dr. Gilbert Birkins (1 episode)
  40. 2007The NoteFilm: Truman Harris
  41. 2007Matters of Life & DatingFilm
  42. 2007The CompanySeries: William Colby (3 episodes)
  43. 2007Jonestown: Paradise LostFilm: Jim Jones
  44. 2006Shades of Black: The Conrad Black StoryFilm: Morde
  45. 2006Man of the YearFilm: Hemmings
  46. 2006Angela's EyesSeries: Gene (6 episodes)
  47. 2006Night Of TerrorFilm: Sean Dunne
  48. 2005Haunting SarahFilm: Edgar Lewis
  49. 2005Life with DerekSeries (1 episode)
  50. 2005Carl²Series: Barney Crashman (voice) (65 episodes)
  51. 2005Plague City: SARS in TorontoFilm: Jeremy Neville
  52. 2005DescentFilm: Dr. Palmer Drake
  53. 2005More Sex & the Single MomFilm: Steve
  54. 2004Kevin HillSeries: D. A. Miller (1 episode)
  55. 2004This Is WonderlandSeries: Cameron Tiernay (7 episodes)
  56. 2003Eloise at ChristmastimeFilm: Brooks the Fiance
  57. 2003Student SeductionFilm: Drew Dawson
  58. 2003Fallen AngelFilm: Charles Wentworth jeune
  59. 2003An American in CanadaSeries: Jake Crewe (16 episodes)
  60. 2002Puppets Who KillSeries (1 episode)
  61. 2001A Town Without ChristmasFilm: David Reynolds
  62. 2001And Never Let Her GoSeries: Daniel Chapman (2 episodes)
  63. 1999As Time Runs OutFilm: Alex Redman
  64. 1999ProvidenceSeries: Dr. Hopper (2 episodes)
  65. 1998L.A. DoctorsSeries: Evan Newman (24 episodes)
  66. 1997Time to Say Goodbye?Film: Chip Klooster
  67. 1996FX: The SeriesSeries: Matt Cherico (1 episode)
  68. 1996Moonshine HighwayFilm: Travis Saunders
  69. 1996The Haunting of LisaFilm: FBI Technician
  70. 1996TradersSeries: Donald D'Arby (83 episodes)
  71. 1995The Man in the AtticFilm: Reporter
  72. 1995The Outer LimitsSeries: Andrew McLaren (1 episode)
  73. 1994Love & Human RemainsFilm: Robert

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