Christian Roberts (actor)

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For the footballer of the same name, see Christian Roberts.

Christian Charles Roberts (born 17 March 1944, Southmoor, Oxfordshire) is an English actor, best remembered for his film debut role as the rebellious Denham in the 1967 film To Sir, with Love starring Sidney Poitier and Judy Geeson.

Fans of the late 1960s cult science-fiction show UFO remember Roberts as the hippie-turned-alien spy in the final episode “The Long Sleep”.

Early life

Roberts was educated at Cranleigh School, Surrey and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[1] Much of his acting career was in theatre.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1967 To Sir, with Love Denham
1968 The Anniversary Tom Taggart
1968 Twisted Nerve Philip Harvey
1969 The Desperados Adam Galt
1970 The Adventurers Robert
1970 The Mind of Mr. Soames Thomas Fleming
1971 The Last Valley Andreas
1972 Clochemerle Hippolyte Foncimagne TV Series, 6 episodes
1972 Timanfaya (amor prohibido) Young Man
1976 Short Ends Policeman Short

References

  1. ^ "Christian Roberts". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  2. ^ Spectrum article on To Sir, With Love
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