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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In a Canadian metropolis, failed actor David shares a place with the bookish Candy, whom he dated be...
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Eloise is a precocious but lovable six-year-old girl who lives in New York's Plaza Hotel. The owner'...
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Christie Dawson always wanted to be the "cool" teacher. But her world is shaken up after a pupil's c...
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Single, divorced lawyer Jess Gradwell returns in this sequel as she tries to raise her new three-yea...
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The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corrupti...
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Jonestown: Paradise Lost is a documentary on the final days of Jonestown, the Peoples Temple, and Ji...
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When Santa sets off on his Christmas duties a day early, crashes into the Fox family's house, ends u...
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An urban family that can’t seem to get along gets stranded in a remote, impoverished lumber town two...
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Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon...
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A man with a troubled past tries to settle down in a small town, finds love and then ends up being t...
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Craig, a fiercely determined New Brunswick farmer, sets out to build a more suitable house for his a...
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An overlooked middle child finds himself in the unexpected spotlight when he realizes his family's t...
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Paige's crush on her professor takes a twisted turn when she is hired to be the caregiver for his wi...
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Recent movies
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| 1 | Zoom (2016) | Plastic Surgery Doctor | 9 | |
| 2 | Killer Crush (2015) | Dr. Lucas Emery | - | - |
| 3 | Pete's Christmas (2013) | Kenny | 4.5 | |
| 4 | Still Mine (2012) | John | 6 | |
| 5 | Salem Falls (2011) | Amos Duncan | 7 | |
| 6 | The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (2010) | Wayne Fox | 6 | |
| 7 | The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) | Charles Benson | 7 | |
| 8 | When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (2010) | Frank Shaw | - | - |
| 9 | Pontypool (2009) | Ken Loney (voice) | 7 | |
| 10 | Jonestown: Paradise Lost (2007) | Jim Jones | - | - |
| 11 | Man of the Year (2006) | Hemmings | 5.5 | |
| 12 | Descent (2005) | Dr. Palmer Drake | 6 | |
| 13 | More Sex & the Single Mom (2005) | Steve | - | - |
| 14 | Eloise at Christmastime (2003) | Brooks the Fiance | - | - |
| 15 | Student Seduction (2003) | Drew Dawson | - | - |
| 16 | Love & Human Remains (1994) | Robert | - | - |
