Robbie Shakespeare

Known For: Acting
Born: September 27, 1953 in Kingston, Jamaica
Died: December 8, 2021
Active Years: 1975–2017 (43 Years)
Total Credits: 9 credits in database

Acting Born Sep 27, 1953 Died Dec 8, 2021 Kingston, Jamaica 9 credits

Biography

Robbie Shakespeare works in acting. Born September 27, 1953 in Kingston, Jamaica. Died December 8, 2021. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Ice Anastasia 1 shared title

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar 1 shared title

Brushy One String 1 shared title

Kemoy Reid 1 shared title

Turbulence 1 shared title

John Gourzong 1 shared title

Bunny Goodison 1 shared title

Baby G. 1 shared title

Lee "Scratch" Perry 1 shared title

Career timeline

2017

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

2013

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

2011

RiseUp

2006

Made in Jamaica

1999

Third World Cop

1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1981

Black Uhuru - Tear It Up Live

1979

Rockers

1975

Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

9 titles

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017) as Self
I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae (2013) as Self
RiseUp (2011) as Self
Made in Jamaica (2006) as Self
Third World Cop (1999) as Don Next Door
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
Black Uhuru - Tear It Up Live (1981) as Self
Rockers (1979) as Robbie
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Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robbie Shakespeare best known for?

Robbie Shakespeare is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including RiseUp (2011), March of the Penguins (2005).

When and where was Robbie Shakespeare born?

Robbie Shakespeare was born on September 27, 1953 in Kingston, Jamaica. They passed away on December 8, 2021.

How many credits does Robbie Shakespeare have?

Robbie Shakespeare has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2017.

What is Robbie Shakespeare's background in cinema and television?

He was a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer, best known as half of the reggae rhythm section and production duo Sly and Robbie, with drummer Sly Dunbar. Regarded as one of the most influential reggae bassists, Shakespeare was also known for his creative use of electronics and production effects units. He was s...