Conrad Roberts

Conrad Roberts

  • Birthday: 1943-07-11
  • Place of birth: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Biography

Conrad Roberts is an Antiguan-American actor who has appeared in several television series and films over the past forty years. His most recent film was A Wrinkle In Time. He first began his career in March 1968 when he was cast as "Edward Stark" on the series The Doctors. Roberts would appear in over one hundred episodes of the series.[1] After leaving the series in 1969, Roberts spent the next fifteen years appearing in various film productions. He also has a brief spoken word performance on the final track of Miles Davis's 1971 live/studio album Live-Evil. During the 1980s, he became best known for his appearance in the film The Mosquito Coast as well as a smaller role in the cult horror film The Serpent and the Rainbow.[2] In 1989, Roberts was granted a recurring role in Miami Vice as "Police Commissioner Williford". He only appeared in two episodes before returning to film roles. During the 1990s, he appeared in The Mask of Zorro and also appeared as a guest star on The X-Files. In 2002, Roberts gained a higher notoriety as a film star when he appeared in The Scorpion King in a major supporting role. In the 2000s and beyond, Roberts returned to television with guest roles on NCIS, The Unit, CSI, and most recently The River.[3]

Filmography

Boppin' at the Glue Factory

2009

As Tharin Sanders

The Mosquito Coast

1986

As Mr. Haddy

The Serpent and the Rainbow

1988

As Christophe

The Hard Way

1991

As Witherspoon

The Scorpion King

2002

As Chieftain

A Wrinkle in Time

2018

As Elegant Man

Casino

1980

As Inspector Ferber

Firepower

1979

As Lestor Wallace

Streetwalkin'

1985

As Seller

Lemon

2017

As Gilly

Up the Sandbox

1972

As Clay

The Mask of Zorro

1998

As Black Zorro

Green Card

1990

As Taxi Driver

Man on the Moon

1999

As College Promoter

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