Rick Roberts

Richard Charles Roberts (born November 13, 1965) is aCanadian film, TV andstage 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 seriesL.A. Doctors alongside Ken Olin and Sheryl Lee. He returned to Canada to star inAn American in Canada, which ran for two seasons.In 2012, he was tapped to playJack Laytonin theCBCbiopicJack, alongsideSook-Yin LeeasOlivia Chow. His portrayal of Jackgarnered him aCanadian Screen Awardand an ACTRA Award for Best Actor.Other work includes guest starring roles onSaving 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 workMimi (which he co-wrote with Allan Cole and Melody Johnson) premiered at TheTarragon Theatreand was nominated for aDora Award. His playKitepremiered to critical acclaim earning numerous Dora Award nominations for writing and production. Other writing credits includeNod(Theatre Gargantua) andFish/Wife(Tarragon Theatre).