Rob Spendlove
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 1, 1953 in London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1979–2007 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Rob Spendlove is a British actor born on May 1, 1953, in London, England. Before pursuing his acting career, he studied drama at Middlesex Polytechnic, worked as a teacher, and toured schools with a fringe theatre company. Spendlove is known for his work in British television soaps and dramas. His television credits include the role of Roger Huntington in Brookside and appearances in A Taste for Death, TECX, and A Touch of Frost. His film credits include the 1993 production In the Name of the Father. He has 37 known acting credits. Spendlove is married to Rosie Rowell, with whom he has two children. He was previously married to Sandy H.
Career overview
Rob Spendlove is a British actor born on May 1, 1953, in London, England. Before pursuing his career in acting, he studied drama at Middlesex Polytechnic. His professional background also includes experience working as a teacher and touring schools as part of a fringe theatre company. He is recognized primarily for his contributions to British television, having appeared in various soaps and dramas throughout his career.
His filmography includes credits in both television and cinema. Among his notable television appearances, he portrayed the character Roger Huntington in the series Brookside and appeared in A Touch of Frost. His work in film and television includes roles in In the Name of the Father, released in 1993, as well as appearances in A Taste for Death and TECX, both from the late 1980s and early 1990s. With a total of 37 known credits, Spendlove remains a recognizable figure in the British acting industry. In his personal life, he has been married to Rosie Rowell since 2003, and the couple has two children. He was previously married to Sandy H.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- The Dead Peasants Society (2007) as DI Aspinall
- Once Upon a Time on the Westway (2007) as DI Aspinall
- Dangerous Liaisons (2007) as Aspinall
- The Man from Montevideo (2007) as DI Aspinall
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden (2007) as DI Aspinall
- Willesden Confidential (2005) as DI Aspinall
- Three Steps to Hendon (2005) as DI Aspinall
- Towpaths of Glory (2005) as DI Aspinall
- Friends Reunited (2005) as DI Aspinall
- Benefit to Mankind (2004) as DI Aspinall
- Christine (2004) as Ray Aspinall
- Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts (2004) as DI Aspinall
- The Long Bank Holiday (2004) as Ray Aspinall
- The Last Detective (2003) as DI Aspinall
- The Last Detective (2003) as DI Aspinall
- Tricia (2003) as Ray Aspinall
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Richard Croft
- Backup (1995)
- Backbeat (1994) as Arthur Ballard
- In the Name of the Father (1993) as Detective
- Heartbeat (1992) as Joseph Littlewood
- Heartbeat (1992) as Terry Machin
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Martin Burrell
- Rachel's Dream (1992) as Ridley McCloud
- Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery (1992) as Coles
- Rachel's Dream (1992) as Ridley McCloud
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as CSM Michael Stubbs
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Lt Michael Stubbs
- TECX (1990) as Chris Tierney
- A Taste for Death (1988) as Ivor Garrod
- That's Love (1988)
- Thompson (1988)
- Closing Ranks (1988)
- Lizzie's Pictures (1987)
- Casualty (1986) as Supt. Pete Collier
- Casualty (1986) as Rick Westbrook
- Lovejoy (1986) as DI Shand
- Tai-Pan (1986)
- Taggart (1983)
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Detective Inspector Hook
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rob Spendlove best known for?
Rob Spendlove is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bull Durham (1988), Backup (1995), Backbeat (1994), In the Name of the Father (1993).
When and where was Rob Spendlove born?
Rob Spendlove was born on May 1, 1953 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Rob Spendlove have?
Rob Spendlove has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2007.
What is Rob Spendlove's background in cinema and television?
Rob Spendlove is a British actor born on May 1, 1953, in London, England. Before pursuing his acting career, he studied drama at Middlesex Polytechnic, worked as a teacher, and toured schools with a fringe theatre company. Spendlove is known for his work in British television soaps and dramas. His television credits in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Richard Croft — aged about 48
- In the Name of the Father (1993) as Detective — aged about 40
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Martin Burrell — aged about 39
- Lovejoy (1986) as DI Shand — aged about 33
- Heartbeat (1992) as Joseph Littlewood — aged about 39
- Heartbeat (1992) as Terry Machin — aged about 39
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