1965-11-13 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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Au nord d'Albany | Paul | 2022-12-02 |
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Zoom | Plastic Surgery Doctor | 2015-09-11 |
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Killer Crush | Dr. Lucas Emery | 2015-04-04 |
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Jack | Jack Layton | 2013-03-10 |
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Pete's Christmas | Kenny | 2013-11-16 |
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The Rivalry: Red v. Blue | Himself | 2013-12-27 |
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Foxfire | Mr. Kellogg | 2013-01-02 |
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Relax, I'm From The Future | Percy Sullivan | 2013-09-10 |
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Still Mine | John | 2012-09-10 |
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The Riverbank | Matt Costin | 2012-05-06 |
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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town | Peter Leacock | 2012-02-12 |
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Salem Falls | Amos Duncan | 2011-11-19 |
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The Town Christmas Forgot | Charles Benson | 2010-11-25 |
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When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story | 2010-04-25 | |
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The Night Before the Night Before Christmas | Wayne Fox | 2010-11-20 |
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Pontypool | Ken Loney (voice) | 2009-03-06 |
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Phantom Punch | Father Alios | 2008-09-01 |
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Passage | John Rae | 2008-10-03 |
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Matters of Life & Dating | 2007-10-22 | |
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Jonestown: Paradise Lost | Jim Jones | 2007-01-15 |
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The Note | Truman Harris | 2007-12-08 |
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Man of the Year | Hemmings | 2006-10-09 |
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Night Of Terror | Sean Dunne | 2006-03-26 |
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Haunting Sarah | Edgar Lewis | 2005-10-02 |
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Plague City: SARS in Toronto | Jeremy Neville | 2005-05-29 |
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More Sex & the Single Mom | Steve | 2005-02-07 |
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Descent | Dr. Palmer Drake | 2005-05-20 |
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Student Seduction | Drew Dawson | 2003-05-05 |
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Fallen Angel | Charles Wentworth jeune | 2003-03-23 |
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Eloise at Christmastime | Brooks the Fiance | 2003-11-22 |
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A Town Without Christmas | David Reynolds | 2001-12-16 |
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As Time Runs Out | Alex Redman | 1999-10-06 |
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The Haunting of Lisa | FBI Technician | 1996-04-10 |
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The Man in the Attic | Reporter | 1995-09-10 |
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Love & Human Remains | Robert | 1994-07-22 |
