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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 (born October 11, 1980) is an American actor who has appeared in movies, television shows, and on stage. His family comes from the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Barbados. He is famous for his role as Terrence Wall in the TV series Hit The Floor and as Michael Culhane in the modern version of the show Dynasty.
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Early Life and Education
Riley was born and grew up in the Brooklyn area of New York City. His mother is from Trinidad, and his father is from Barbados.
He went to Brooklyn Technical High School, where he was active in the drama club. He also played football for the school's team, the Engineers. After high school, he attended Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and earned a degree in Theater in 2003. Later, in 2006, he earned a Master's degree in Theater from Ohio University. During his college years, he played football, wrote his first play, and even directed it himself.
Acting Career
Robert Christopher Riley has had a busy career on screen and on stage. He is known for playing strong and interesting characters.
Television Roles
From 2013 to 2016, Riley was a main character in the VH1 drama series Hit The Floor, where he played Terrence Wall.
In 2017, he joined the cast of The CW's new version of Dynasty. In this popular show, he played the smart and ambitious chauffeur, Michael Culhane. He has also appeared in many other TV shows, including Elementary, Underground, and Victorious.
Stage and Film Work
Riley has also performed on Broadway, the famous theater district in New York City. He acted in a play called Lombardi and also starred as the character Brick in a 2009 production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.
In movies, he has played a variety of roles. He appeared in the action film The Bourne Legacy and the romantic comedy The Perfect Match. He also starred in the TV movie Bad Dad Rehab.
Filmography
Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Robert Christopher Riley has been in.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Trade Off | Kenny/Ralph | |
| 2007 | Over Coffee | Death | Short film |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | Outcome #6 | |
| 2014 | Seasons of Love | Miles | TV movie |
| 2016 | The Perfect Match | Victor | |
| Bad Dad Rehab | Jared | TV movie | |
| 2019 | Professor Mack | Christopher Morris | |
| 2021 | ... Singularity | Winston | |
| 2023 | The Pass | Maurice |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Cleon Lewis | Episode: "Faithfully" |
| 2010 | Victorious | Derek | Episode: "Stage Fighting" |
| 2011 | White Collar | Young Jefferies | Episode: "Dentist of Detroit" |
| 2012 | Damages | Mike the Attorney | Episode: "Have You Met the Eel Yet?" |
| 2013–16 | Hit the Floor | Terrence Wall | Main Cast: Seasons 1-3 |
| 2017 | Underground | Hicks | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| Elementary | Roy Booker | Recurring Cast: Season 5 | |
| 2017–22 | Dynasty | Michael Culhane | Main Cast |
| 2022–23 | The Game | Chance Worley | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2023 | Survival of the ... | Henry | Episode: "For a Bigger Purpose, ..." |
| 2025 | Divorced Sistas | Series regular |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population (voice) |
