Christian Roberts (actor)

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.[1][2][3]

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

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”.[4]

Early life

Roberts was educated at Cranleigh School, Surrey and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[5] Much of his acting career was in theatre.[6][7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1967To Sir, with LoveDenham
1968The AnniversaryTom Taggart
1968Twisted NervePhilip Harvey
1969The DesperadosAdam Galt
1970The AdventurersRobert
1970The Mind of Mr. SoamesThomas Fleming
1971The Last ValleyAndreas
1972ClochemerleHippolyte FoncimagneTV Series, 6 episodes
1972Timanfaya (amor prohibido)Young Man
1976Short EndsPolicemanShort

References
  1. "Christian Roberts". BFI.
  2. "To Sir, With Love (1967) - James Clavell | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie" – via www.allmovie.com.
  3. "Christian Roberts - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  4. "The Long Sleep (1973)". BFI.
  5. "Christian Roberts". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  6. Thomas, Nick. "Remembering 'To Sir, with love' at 50". The Spectrum.
  7. "Christian Roberts | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
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