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. 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).
Acted in 70
2020s
- 2024
Cymbeline
Duke / Roman Soldier
The Light Before the Sun
Freddie
- 2022
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
This Life
Matthew Lawson · 20 episodes
Killer Crush
Dr. Lucas Emery
- 2013
Relax, I'm From The Future
Percy Sullivan
Foxfire
Mr. Kellogg
- 2012
The Riverbank
Matt Costin
- 2011
Salem Falls
Amos Duncan
- 2010
The Town Christmas Forgot
Charles Benson
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
Wayne Fox
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
Frank Shaw
2000s
- 2009
ZOS: Zone of Separation
Major Gavin Hart · 8 episodes
- 2008
- 2007
The Note
Truman Harris
Matters of Life & Dating
Movie
Jonestown: Paradise Lost
Jim Jones
- 2006
Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story
Morde
Angela's Eyes
Gene · 6 episodes
- 2005
Haunting Sarah
Edgar Lewis
Plague City: SARS in Toronto
Jeremy Neville
Descent
Dr. Palmer Drake
More Sex & the Single Mom
Steve
- 2004
- 2003
Eloise at Christmastime
Brooks the Fiance
Student Seduction
Drew Dawson
Fallen Angel
Charles Wentworth jeune
An American in Canada
Jake Crewe · 16 episodes
- 2002
Puppets Who Kill
TV
- 2001
A Town Without Christmas
David Reynolds
And Never Let Her Go
Daniel Chapman · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1999
As Time Runs Out
Alex Redman
- 1998
- 1997
Time to Say Goodbye?
Chip Klooster
- 1996
Moonshine Highway
Travis Saunders
- 1995
The Man in the Attic
Reporter
- 1994
Art department 1
1990s
- 1991
Blood River
Art Direction
Appearances2
2010s
- 2013
The Rivalry: Red v. Blue
Himself
2000s
- 2008
The True Story
Narrator · 8 episodes