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Robin Soans
Actor

Robin Soans

1 Jan 1947Born
79Age
44Credits
Northamptonshire, England, UKBirthplace

Biography

obin Soans (born 20 June 1946, Northamptonshire, England) is a British actor and playwright specialising in verbatim and documentary theatre, with a career spanning over five decades. His plays include Talking to Terrorists (2005) and Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage (2015). In theatre he has performed at the National Theatre, Royal Court, RSC, and Shakespeare's Globe, including Justice Shallow in Player Kings (West End, 2024). His film credits include The Queen (2006), Viceroy's House (2017), Victoria & Abdul (2017), Red Joan (2018), and Napoleon (2023). On television he has appeared in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, Endeavour, Victoria (6 episodes), and Dalgliesh (2023).

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBADarkness and LightFilm: Maj. Roland Scott Thomas, Writer
  2. TBAOld Man, Con ManFilm: MICKY
  3. 2023NapoleonFilm: Pope Pius VII
  4. 2022FlawsFilm: The Superintendent
  5. 2021The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the StarFilm: Elf Man
  6. 2021DalglieshSeries: Major Rupert Arkwright (2 episodes)
  7. 2020The Princess Switch: Switched AgainFilm: Elf Man
  8. 2019Harry KiriFilm: Mr. Cohen
  9. 2018The Princess SwitchFilm: Kindly Man
  10. 2018Red JoanFilm: Clement Attlee
  11. 2018Open WideFilm: Dentist
  12. 2017Victoria & AbdulFilm: Arthur Bigge
  13. 2017Viceroy's HouseFilm: Governor Jenkins
  14. 2016VictoriaSeries: Sir James Clark (6 episodes)
  15. 2011SilkSeries: Henry Zucker (1 episode)
  16. 2006The QueenFilm: Equerry
  17. 2005Pierrepoint: The Last HangmanFilm: Governor Paton-Walsh
  18. 2005Doctor WhoSeries: Chronolock Guy (1 episode)
  19. 2004Not Only But AlwaysFilm: Mr. Boylett
  20. 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleSeries: Dr. Haydock (1 episode)
  21. 2004MethodFilm: Mr. Helgelein
  22. 2002DickensSeries: George Reynolds (1 episode)
  23. 2002AKAFilm: Neil Frost
  24. 2001Waking the DeadSeries: Mr. Adamson (2 episodes)
  25. 2001The Russian BrideSeries: Clive (3 episodes)
  26. 2000Sabotage!!Film: King George III
  27. 1997Jonathan CreekSeries: Alan Rokesmith (1 episode)
  28. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Perkins (1 episode)
  29. 1995Blue JuiceFilm: Young Bob
  30. 1995Clockwork MiceFilm: Millwright
  31. 1993Anna Lee: HeadcaseFilm: Dr. Stickle
  32. 1992So Haunt MeSeries (1 episode)
  33. 1989Tales of Sherwood ForestSeries: Ken (7 episodes)
  34. 1987ComradesFilm: George Loveless
  35. 1987Hidden CityFilm
  36. 1986LovejoySeries: Auctioneer (1 episode)
  37. 1985The Last Place on EarthSeries: PO Keohane (7 episodes)
  38. 1984The BillSeries (1 episode)
  39. 1981The Patricia Neal StoryFilm: Dr. Hawks
  40. 1981BergeracSeries: Eddie Lyle (1 episode)
  41. 1981Doctor Who: The Keeper of TrakenFilm: Luvic
  42. 1978AbsolutionFilm: Father Henryson
  43. 1972The ReprieveFilm: Bolshevik
  44. 1963Doctor WhoSeries: Luvic (1 episode)

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