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Robert Christopher Riley
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Robert Christopher Riley in 2016.
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| Born | October 11, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Robert Christopher Riley was born on October 11, 1980. He is an American actor who has appeared in many films, TV shows, and plays. His family comes from the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Barbados. Robert is well-known for playing Terrence Wall in the TV show Hit The Floor from 2013 to 2016. He also played Michael Culhane in The CW's TV series Dynasty, which started in 2017.
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Early Life and Education
Robert Christopher Riley grew up in Brooklyn, New York. His mother is from Trinidad, and his father is from Barbados. He went to Brooklyn Technical High School. There, he was part of the school's drama club. He also played football as a safety for the school team.
After high school, Robert went to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater in 2003. Later, in 2006, he received his Master's degree in Theater from Ohio University. During college, he continued to play football. He also wrote and directed his very first play.
Acting Career Highlights
Robert Christopher Riley has had many exciting roles throughout his acting career. From 2013 to 2016, he played Terrence Wall in the popular VH1 drama series Hit The Floor. This show was about the world of professional basketball dancers.
In 2010, he appeared in an episode of the Nickelodeon show Victorious. He played a security guard named Derek. This role showed his ability to act in different types of shows.
On Stage: Broadway and Beyond
Robert has also performed on Broadway, which is the highest level of theater in the United States. He played Dave Robinson in a play called Lombardi. In 2009, he took on the role of Brick in Tennessee Williams' famous play Cat On A Hot Hot Tin Roof. He took over the role from actor Terrence Howard.
In 2014, Robert performed in a play called The Royale at the Old Globe Theatre. He played a character named Jay "The Sport" Jackson. This play was written by Marco Ramirez, a TV writer and producer.
Television and Film Roles
In 2016, Robert starred in the TV One movie Bad Dad Rehab, where he played a character named Jared.
A big role for Robert came in March 2017. He was cast in The CW's new version of the classic show Dynasty. In this series, he played Michael Culhane, a chauffeur. This role made him even more widely known.
Film and TV Appearances
Robert Christopher Riley has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable works.
Movies
Robert has acted in various movies, from short films to feature films.
- 2012: The Bourne Legacy
- 2016: The Perfect Match
- 2016: Destined
- 2021: Naked Singularity
TV Shows
He has been a part of many popular TV series.
- 2009: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
- 2010: Victorious
- 2011: White Collar
- 2013-2016: Hit the Floor
- 2017-2022: Dynasty
- 2023: FBI: International
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Robert Christopher Riley in 2016.
