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Occupation
  
Actor

Years active
  
1990–present


Name
  
Rick Roberts

Role
  
Actor

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Born
  
November 13, 1965 (age 58) (
1965-11-13
)

Education
  
Children
  
Benjamin Roberts, Isaac Roberts

Awards
  
Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series

Movies
  
The Night Before the Night Bef, Pontypool, Still Mine, Student Seduction, Haunting Sarah

Similar People
  
Michael McGowan, James Orr, Bruce McDonald, Gage Munroe, Jack Layton

Profiles

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Richard Charles "Rick" Roberts (born November 13, 1965) is a Canadian actor.

Contents

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Early life

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Roberts was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. He studied acting at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, graduating in 1991.

Career

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Both a stage and screen actor for nearly three decades, Rick Roberts has been nominated for numerous awards and is arguably one of Canada's most versatile actors.

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He played 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.

Most recently, Roberts was featured in Michael McGowan's series Between, guest starred opposite Kim Cattrall in Sensitive Skin (TMN/Movie Central), appeared in Zoom (Pedro Morelli), God and Country (Ken Finkleman) and the miniseries The Book of Negroes (CBC).

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.

He played Dennis MacDonald on Family's Life with Derek, and the role of explorer John Rae in the 2008 docudrama Passage. He also played the role of Jim Jones in Jonestown: Paradise Lost which aired on the History Channel and the Discovery Channel. He also played the evil Brooks in Eloise at Christmastime.

In 2012 he was tapped to play Jack Layton in the CBC biopic Jack, alongside Sook-Yin Lee as Olivia Chow. Jack garnered him a Canadian Screen Award and an ACTRA Award for Best Actor.

He can be seen as Matthew in the CBC series THIS LIFE.

Theatre

A popular fixture on Canadian stages, Roberts recently headlined the Tarragon Theatre hit, Enemy of the People as well as The Accidental Death of an Anarchist for Soulpepper Theatre Company. Additional theatre credits include the Belfry Theatre's production of Proud, Tuesdays with Morrie, and he made his Stratford Festival debut in the title role of Zastrozzi.

Writing

As a writer, Rick's 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)

Personal life

Roberts is married to Marjorie Campbell, they have two sons.

Filmography

Actor
2022
Transplant (TV Series) as
Neil Olsen
- The Luxury of Memory (2023) - Neil Olsen
- Tariq (2023) - Neil Olsen
- A Sort of Homecoming (2023) - Neil Olsen
- Work to Rule (2022) - Neil Olsen
- Multiple Choices (2022) - Neil Olsen
2022
North of Albany as
Paul
2021
Far Cry 6 (Video Game) as
Sean McKay (voice)
2021
All My Puny Sorrows as
Elder
2021
Frankie Drake Mysteries (TV Series) as
Keith Campbell
- Scavenger Hunt (2021) - Keith Campbell
2020
Fortunate Son (TV Series) as
Ted Howard
- Suspicious Minds (2020) - Ted Howard
- Ruby Tuesday (2020) - Ted Howard
- White Rabbit (2020) - Ted Howard
- For What Its Worth (2020) - Ted Howard
- Eve of Destruction (2020) - Ted Howard
- All Along the Watch Tower (2020) - Ted Howard
- Chimes of Freedom (2020) - Ted Howard
- Fortunate Son (2020) - Ted Howard
2020
Nurses (TV Series) as
Edward Miller
- Risky Behavior (2020) - Edward Miller
2019
Such a Small Thing (Short) as
Dove's Dad
2019
Coroner (TV Series) as
Gerald Henry Jones
- Bridges (2019) - Gerald Henry Jones
- The Suburbs (2019) - Gerald Henry Jones
2018
Designated Survivor (TV Series) as
General
- Overkill (2018) - General
- Fallout (2018) - General
- Summit (2018) - General
- Grief (2018) - General
2018
Ghost BFF (TV Series) as
Mr. Emerson
- Say Goodbye Part 2 (2018) - Mr. Emerson
- Say Goodbye Part 1 (2018) - Mr. Emerson
- Snap Out Of It (2018) - Mr. Emerson
- Episode #2.5 - Mr. Emerson
2016
The Beaverton (TV Series) as
Youth Correspondent
- Episode #1.6 (2016) - Youth Correspondent
2015
This Life (TV Series) as
Matthew Lawson
- Choose Life (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Well Fought, My Love (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Destruction as Creation (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Joyride (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Intervention (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Scanxiety (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Communion (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Coping Cards (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Perfect Day (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Stay Positive (2016) - Matthew Lawson
- Should Have Known Better (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- Dark Retreat (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- My Body Lies Over the Ocean (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- Seeing Red (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- Holy Water (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- The Unbelieving (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- Love Your Tumour (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- The Part That Decides My Fate (2015) - Matthew Lawson (credit only)
- Everything Must Go (2015) - Matthew Lawson
- Gut Punch (2015) - Matthew Lawson
2016
Miss Sloane as
Senator Mandel
2016
Sensitive Skin (TV Series) as
David
- Episode #2.3 (2016) - David
2015
Who Is Hannah? (Short) as
Michael Krane
2015
Zoom as
Plastic Surgeon
2015
Between (TV Series)
- War (2015)
- End of the Rope (2015)
2015
Killer Crush (TV Movie) as
Dr. Lucas Emery
2015
The Book of Negroes (TV Mini Series) as
General Washington
- Episode #1.4 (2015) - General Washington
2014
Covert Affairs (TV Series) as
Deputy DCI Joseph Nichols
- Gold Soundz (2014) - Deputy DCI Joseph Nichols
- Spit on a Stranger (2014) - Deputy DCI Joseph Nichols
- Shady Lane (2014) - Deputy DCI Joseph Nichols
2011
Republic of Doyle (TV Series) as
Mayor William Cadigan Clarke / William Cadigan Clarke
- Judgement Day (2014) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Expansion (2014) - William Cadigan Clarke
- St. John's Town (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Don't Gamble with City Hall (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- The Special Detective (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Will the Real Des Courtney Please Stand Up? (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Sympathy for the Devil (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Crashing on the Couch (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- The Ryans and the Pittmans (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- The Son Also Rises (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- A Stand Up Guy (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Live and Let Doyle (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
2012
Saving Hope (TV Series) as
Dr. Druckerberg
- Stand by Me (2014) - Dr. Druckerberg
- Ride Hard or Go Home (2012) - Dr. Druckerberg
2014
The Ron James Show (TV Series)
- Episode #5.5 (2014)
- Episode #5.3 (2014)
2014
Suits (TV Series) as
Tom
- Moot Point (2014) - Tom
2013
Pete's Christmas (TV Movie) as
Ronald Kidder
2013
Played (TV Series)
- Lawyers (2013)
2013
Issues (Short) as
Diner Manager
2013
Relax, I'm from the Future (Short) as
Percy Sullivan
2013
Rookie Blue (TV Series) as
Trevor Bennett
- Poison Pill (2013) - Trevor Bennett
2013
King & Maxwell (TV Series) as
Peter Bunting
- Pilot (2013) - Peter Bunting
2013
The Listener (TV Series) as
Grant Bogle
- The Blue Line (2013) - Grant Bogle
2013
Jack (TV Movie) as
Jack Layton
2013
Cracked (TV Series) as
Garrett Burke
- How the Light Gets In (2013) - Garrett Burke
2012
Sockeye as
Father
2012
The Riverbank as
Matt Costin
2012
Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang as
Mr. Kellogg
2012
Still Mine as
John
2012
Copper (TV Series) as
Winfred Haverford
- Husbands and Fathers (2012) - Winfred Haverford
- Surviving Death (2012) - Winfred Haverford
2012
Perception (TV Series) as
Philip Klane
- Pilot (2012) - Philip Klane
2012
Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II (TV Mini Series)
- Night 2 (2012)
2012
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (TV Movie) as
Peter Leacock
2012
Little Mosque on the Prairie (TV Series) as
Steve
- The Dating Game (2012) - Steve
2011
Unlucky as
Mr. Harjin
2011
Salem Falls (TV Movie) as
Amos Duncan
2011
Against the Wall (TV Series)
- We Have a Cop in Trouble (2011)
2010
The Reception (Short) as
Kent
2010
The Town Christmas Forgot (TV Movie) as
Charles Benson
2010
Heartland (TV Series) as
Robert Worth
- What Dreams May Become (2010) - Robert Worth
2010
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (TV Movie) as
Wayne Fox
2010
Haven (TV Series) as
Thornton Aarons
- Ain't No Sunshine (2010) - Thornton Aarons
2010
Degrassi: The Next Generation (TV Series) as
Next Teen Star Judge
- Tears Dry on Their Own: Part 1 (2010) - Next Teen Star Judge
2010
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (TV Movie) as
Frank Shaw
2009
Cra$h & Burn (TV Series) as
Jay Pound
- Closure (2010) - Jay Pound
- Lawyers, Guns & Money (2010) - Jay Pound
- Forget to Remember (2009) - Jay Pound
- Sunday, Bloody Sunday (2009) - Jay Pound
- Trust (2009) - Jay Pound
- God Protect Us (2009) - Jay Pound
2009
The Dating Guy (TV Series) as
Kristof
- Statute of Limitations (2009) - Kristof (voice)
2009
ZOS: Zone of Separation (TV Mini Series) as
Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Eight: Courage (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Seven: The Laws (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Six: Bred in the Bone (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Five: Shallow Graves (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Four: Waiting for the Imam (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Three: Call to Prayer (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour Two: Remember to Forget (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
- Hour One: Welcome (2009) - Major Gavin Hart
2009
Pure Evil (TV Movie) as
Frank
2008
Passage (Documentary) as
John Rae
2008
Phantom Punch as
Father Alios
2008
Pontypool as
Ken Loney (voice)
2008
Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) as
Dr. Gilbert Birkins
- The Glass Ceiling (2008) - Dr. Gilbert Birkins
2007
The Note (TV Movie) as
Truman
2007
The Real Story (TV Series documentary) as
Jim Jones
- Jonestown Cult Suicides (2007) - Jim Jones
2007
Matters of Life & Dating (TV Movie)
2007
The Company (TV Mini Series) as
William Colby
- Episode #1.5 (2007) - William Colby
- Episode #1.3 (2007) - William Colby
- Episode #1.1 (2007) - William Colby
2007
Jonestown: Paradise Lost (TV Movie documentary) as
Jim Jones
2006
Life with Derek (TV Series) as
Dennis MacDonald
- Dinner Guest (2006) - Dennis MacDonald
2006
Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story (TV Movie) as
Morde
2006
Angela's Eyes (TV Series) as
Gene Taylor
- Eyes on the Prize (2006) - Gene Taylor
- Eyes Wide Shut (2006) - Gene Taylor
- Lyin' Eyes (2006) - Gene Taylor
- Blue-Eyed Blues (2006) - Gene Taylor
- Undercover Eyes (2006) - Gene Taylor
- Eyes of the Father (2006) - Gene Taylor
- Pilot (2006) - Gene Taylor
2006
Man of the Year as
Hemmings
2006
At the Hotel (TV Series) as
Nervous Affair Man
- Doesn't Anyone Want to Ask Me About My Dress? (2006) - Nervous Affair Man
2006
Night of Terror (TV Movie) as
Sean Dunne
2005
This Is Wonderland (TV Series) as
Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #3.13 (2006) - Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #3.12 (2006) - Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #3.11 (2006) - Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #3.9 (2006) - Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #3.6 (2006) - Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #3.3 (2005) - Cameron Tiernay
- Episode #2.12 (2005) - Cameron Tiernay
2005
Haunting Sarah (TV Movie) as
Edgar Lewis
2005
Plague City: SARS in Toronto (TV Movie) as
Dr. Jeremy Neville
2005
Descent (TV Movie) as
Dr. Palmer Drake
2005
Kevin Hill (TV Series) as
D. A. Miller
- In This Corner (2005) - D. A. Miller
2005
Bury the Lead (TV Series) as
Ian Bannerman
- Das Bootcamp (2005) - Ian Bannerman
2005
More Sex & the Single Mom (TV Movie) as
Steve
2002
An American in Canada (TV Series) as
Jake Crewe
- Play Misty for Me (2003) - Jake Crewe
- True North Strong and Almost Free (2003) - Jake Crewe
- Call Me Dr. Ken (2003) - Jake Crewe
- The Order of Canada (2003) - Jake Crewe
- The Bare Naked Lady (2003) - Jake Crewe
- Pilot (2002) - Jake Crewe
2003
Fallen Angel (TV Movie) as
Charles Wentworth, Age 30
2003
The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series) as
Brooks
- Eloise at Christmastime (2003) - Brooks
2003
Student Seduction (TV Movie) as
Drew Dawson
2002
Puppets Who Kill (TV Series) as
Telethon Host
- Rocko's Telethon (2002) - Telethon Host
2001
A Town Without Christmas (TV Movie) as
David Reynolds
2001
And Never Let Her Go (TV Movie) as
Daniel Chapman
2001
The Associates (TV Series) as
David Clayton
- Don't Ask Don't Tell (2001) - David Clayton
2000
Providence (TV Series) as
Dr. Hopper
- Paradise Inn (2000) - Dr. Hopper
- Syd in Wonderland (2000) - Dr. Hopper
2000
The Outer Limits (TV Series) as
Andrew McLaren
- Breaking Point (2000) - Andrew McLaren
1999
As Time Runs Out (TV Movie) as
Alex Redman
1998
L.A. Doctors (TV Series) as
Dr. Evan Newman
- Forty-Eight Minutes (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Every Picture Tells a Story (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Que Sera, Sarah (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- O Captain, My Captain (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- The Life Lost in Living (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Where the Rubber Meets the Road (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Denial (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Immaculate Deception (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Baby, It's Cold Outside (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- True Believers (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Just Duet (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Been There, Done That (1999) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Endless Bummer (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Leap of Faith (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Nate Expectations (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- What About Bob? (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- The Code (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Maybe It's You (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Classic Evan (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Whither Thou Goest (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Fear of Flying (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- A Prayer for the Lying (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Under the Radar (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
- Pilot (1998) - Dr. Evan Newman
1996
Traders (TV Series) as
Donald D'Arby
- The Afterlife (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Profit and Prejudice (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Meltdown (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Joint Adventures (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- In Vacuo (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- In Toto (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Hope Chasers (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- End Games (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Boom (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Two Steps Forward (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- The Whites of their Eyes (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Independence Days (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- No Fixed Address (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Reap the Whirlwind (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- A Friend in Need (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Retreat, But No Surrender (1998) - Donald D'Arby
- Turnaround Is Fair Play (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Some Lies, Mostly Secrets (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Nobody's Boy (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Dark Sanctuary (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- The Hands-Off Approach (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Top of the Tombstone (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Pledge of Allegiance (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Middle Ground (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Family Legacy (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- Emeritus No More (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- A Soldier's Virtue (1997) - Donald D'Arby
- From Russia with Love (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Chaos Theory (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Trudy Kelly (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The Unseen Lever (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The Sun and the Moon (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The Natari Affair (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The King Is Dead- (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The Enemy Without (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The Enemy Within (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- The Big Picture (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Spin (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Separation Anxiety (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Rumours (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Pennies from Heaven (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Options (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Into That Good Night (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- High Flyer Down (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Dancing with Mr. D. (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- Bad Is Good (1996) - Donald D'Arby
- -Long Live the King (1996) - Donald D'Arby
1997
The Touch (Short) as
Ian
1997
Time to Say Goodbye? (TV Movie) as
Chip Klooster
1997
F/X: The Series (TV Series) as
Matt Cherico
- Reunion (1997) - Matt Cherico
1996
Moonshine Highway (TV Movie) as
Travis Saunders
1996
The Haunting of Lisa (TV Movie) as
FBI Technician
1995
The Man in the Attic (TV Movie) as
Reporter
1995
Side Effects (TV Series) as
Alan
- Father Knows Best (1995) - Alan
1995
Waiting for Michelangelo as
Jonathan
1995
The Great Defender (TV Series) as
Computer Report
- Naked Truth (1995) - Computer Report
1993
J.F.K.: Reckless Youth (TV Mini Series) as
Jimmy Rousmaniere
- Episode #1.2 (1993) - Jimmy Rousmaniere
- Episode #1.1 (1993) - Jimmy Rousmaniere
1993
Street Legal (TV Series) as
Tony Grafton
- Feared by the Bad, Loved by the Good (1993) - Tony Grafton
1993
Love & Human Remains as
Robert
1992
Beyond Reality (TV Series) as
Kevin
- Theatre of the Absurd (1992) - Kevin
Writer
2012
Sockeye (story) / (co-writer)
Art Department
2000
I've Got a Secret (TV Series) (scenic artist)
2000
Pajama Party (TV Series) (scenic artist)
Soundtrack
2010
The Town Christmas Forgot (TV Movie) (performer: "Jingle Bells" - uncredited)
Self
2021
Snak the Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Best of SNAK Season 2 (2022) - Self
- Rick Roberts (2021) - Self
2015
Katie Chats (TV Series) as
Self
- Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival Chats 2015 (2015) - Self
2013
The Hour (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.115 (2013) - Self
2006
Shut Up and Write Me (TV Movie documentary) as
Sir Trawberry Moose
1999
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2011
Republic of Doyle (TV Series) as
Mayor William Cadigan Clarke
- Family Business (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke (uncredited)
- Popeye Doyle (2011) - Mayor William Cadigan Clarke (uncredited)

References

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