Robert Gilbert
Biography
Robert Gilbert is an actor, writer, and musician born in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom on January 1, 1988. He is a dual citizen raised between England and the United States and continues to work across both countries on stage and screen. His theatrical work includes performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the West End, Lincoln Center in New York, and Shakespeare in the Park. In addition to acting, he releases music under the name Captain Backfire and writes for other artists through the publishing house Notting Hill. He stars in his screenwriting and directing debut Real Thirsty alongside Bryan Cranston and Joely Richardson. He has nineteen known credits on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Robert Gilbert is an actor holding dual citizenship who was raised between England and the United States. His theatrical work spans both countries, including performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the West End, as well as New York productions at the Lincoln Center and Shakespeare in the Park. Alongside his stage career, he works extensively on screen.
In addition to acting, Gilbert releases music under the moniker Captain Backfire and writes for other artists through the publishing house Notting Hill. He also made his screenwriting and directing debut with the project Real Thirsty, in which he stars alongside Bryan Cranston and Joely Richardson.
Born on January 1, 1988, in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom, Gilbert maintains a diverse career across music, writing, directing, and performance in both television and film. His professional profile reflects a broad range of creative endeavors within the entertainment industry across international borders.
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20 titles- Bergerac (2025) as Barney Crozier
- Little Disasters (2025) as DC Rustin
- Red Eye (2024) as Supt. Simon O'Brian
- Insomnia (2024) as Faisal
- Who Is Erin Carter? (2023)
- The Burning Girls (2023) as DS Jackson
- Big Boys (2022) as Tim
- The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) as Angus
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Patingi (voice)
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Titan's Chief Engineer (voice)
- Temple (2019) as Jim
- Killing Eve (2018) as Yusuf
- Ready Player One (2018) as Andrew (Sorrento's Head of Security)
- RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2 (2015) as Morton/Coleville
- RSC Live: Henry IV Part 1 (2015) as Lord Edward Mortimer
- RSC Live: Henry V (2015) as Dauphin
- RSC Live: The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2015) as Outlaw
- Gulliver's Travels (2010) as Mark
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Tom Larkton
- 2034 as Parker
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Gilbert best known for?
Robert Gilbert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Red Eye (2024), Russian Roulette (1975), Who Is Erin Carter? (2023), Big Boys (2022).
When and where was Robert Gilbert born?
Robert Gilbert was born on January 1, 1988 in Hammersmith, London, UK.
How many credits does Robert Gilbert have?
Robert Gilbert has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2025.
What is Robert Gilbert's background in cinema and television?
Robert Gilbert is an actor, writer, and musician born in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom on January 1, 1988. He is a dual citizen raised between England and the United States and continues to work across both countries on stage and screen. His theatrical work includes performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Killing Eve (2018) as Yusuf — aged about 30
- Big Boys (2022) as Tim — aged about 34
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Patingi (voice) — aged about 32
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020) as Titan's Chief Engineer (voice) — aged about 32
- Ready Player One (2018) as Andrew (Sorrento's Head of Security) — aged about 30
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Tom Larkton — aged about 9
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