Robert Christopher Riley
Robert Christopher Riley | |
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 Robert Christopher Riley in 2016. | |
| Born | October 11, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Robert Christopher Riley (born October 11, 1980) is an American film, television, and stage actor of Trinidadian and Bajan descent. He is known for his role as Terrence Wall in the VH1 television drama series Hit The Floor from 2013 to 2016, and for playing Michael Culhane in The CW's 2017 Dynasty reboot.
Early life
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Riley was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His mother is from Trinidad and father is from Barbados. Riley attended Brooklyn Technical High School where he participated in the school's drama club. He went to college and received his B.A. in Theater from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2003. In 2006, he received his Masters in Theater from Ohio University. He played college football and wrote his first theatrical script which he also directed.
Career
From 2013 to 2016, Riley played Terrence Wall in the VH1 television drama series Hit The Floor.[1][2]
On Broadway, Riley played the role of Dave Robinson in Lombardi and starred in the 2009 production of Tennessee Williams Cat On A Hot Tin Roof as Brick, succeeding Terrence Howard in the role.[3] In 2014, he appeared as Jay "The Sport" Jackson in the Old Globe Theatre's production of television writer and producer Marco Ramirez's The Royale.[3] He also played Jared in the 2016 TV One movie Bad Dad Rehab.[4]
In March 2017, Riley was cast in The CW's Dynasty reboot as chauffeur Michael Culhane.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Trade Off | Kenny/Ralph | |
| 2007 | Over Coffee | Death | Short |
| 2009 | The Turtle | Hadlermann | Video short |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | Outcome #6 | |
| 2013 | The Spirit Game | Colson | Short |
| 2014 | Getting Even | Hennessy | |
| 2016 | The Perfect Match | Victor | |
| Love on the Run | Mr. Handsome | ||
| Destined | Cal/Calvin | ||
| Barrow: Freedom Fighter | Jean Holder | Documentary | |
| 2017 | Walk Away From Love | Andre | |
| 2019 | Professor Mack | Christopher Morris | |
| TBA | Naked Singularity | Winston | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Cleon Lewis | 1 episode |
| Royal Pains | Paramedic #1 | ||
| Medium | Police Officer | ||
| Nurse Jackie | Officer #1 | ||
| 2010 | Victorious | Derrick | |
| 2011 | Eden | Doorman | |
| White Collar | Young Jefferies | ||
| 2012 | Nurse Jackie | Hot Cop | |
| Single Ladies | |||
| Damages | Mike the Attorney | ||
| For Better or Worse | Harold | ||
| 2013–2016 | Hit the Floor | Terrence Wall | Series regular (33 episodes) |
| 2013 | Ironside | 1 episode | |
| 2014 | Seasons of Love | Miles | Television movie |
| 2016 | Bad Dad Rehab | Jared | |
| Bring Out the Lady | Vegas | ||
| 2017 | Underground | Hicks | 5 episodes |
| Elementary | Roy Booker | 3 episodes | |
| 2017–present | Dynasty | Michael Culhane | Series regular |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population | (Voice) |
Self
| Year | Title | Self | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Do Something Awards | Himself | Television special |
| Datzhott | 1 episode | ||
| 2014 | Teens Who Know | Guest | |
| 2017 | Apollo Night LA | Celebrity Host |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Carry On | Patrice Roberts | Leading Man |
Staff credits
| Year | Title | Staff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Professor Mack | Co-producer | Post production |
References
- ^ Exton, Emily (July 24, 2013). "Very VH1: Chat With Hit The Floor Stars Katherine Bailess And Robert Christopher Riley". VH1. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Bellino, Damian (July 7, 2014). "Hit The Floor's Robert Christopher Riley Is A Hottie!". VH1. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Photo Flash: First Look at Montego Glover, Robert Christopher Riley and More in The Royale at The Old Globe". BroadwayWorld.com. October 8, 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Manyando, Abesi (July 5, 2016). ""Bad Dad Rehab" gives Fathers a Second Chance". HuffPost. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 24, 2017). "Dynasty: CW Reboot Casts Robert Christopher Riley; Valor Adds Charlie Barnett". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2017.