Christian Roberts (actor)

Christian Charles Roberts (17 March 1944 – 26 December 2022) was a British actor, best remembered for playing the rebellious Bert Denham, his debut film role in the 1967 movie To Sir, with Love starring Sidney Poitier and Judy Geeson.[1] Roberts was born in Southmoor, Oxfordshire. He was educated at Cranleigh School, Surrey, before attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[2] Despite several screen appearances, much of his acting career was primarily based in theatre.[3][4][5][6] Roberts starred in the late 1960s cult science-fiction show UFO, playing the hippie-turned-alien spy in the final episode “The Long Sleep”.[7]

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

Roberts died of cancer on 26 December 2022, at the age of 78.[8][9][10]

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
1970The Berlin AffairAlbert
1971The Last ValleyAndreas
1972ClochemerleHippolyte FoncimagneTV series, 6 episodes
1972Timanfaya (amor prohibido)Young Man
1976Short EndsPolicemanShort

References
  1. "Christian Roberts". BFI. Archived from the original on 5 March 2019.
  2. "Christian Roberts". IMDb.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  3. Thomas, Nick. "Remembering 'To Sir, with love' at 50". The Spectrum.
  4. "Christian Roberts | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  5. "To Sir, With Love (1967) - James Clavell | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie" – via www.allmovie.com.
  6. "Christian Roberts - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  7. "The Long Sleep (1973)". BFI. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019.
  8. "We are very sorry to pass on the sad news that Christian Roberts (East 1962) passed away peacefully on Boxing Day. Christian was an excellent sportsman, a successful and respected actor, and dedicated OC". OC Society on Twitter. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  9. "Christian Roberts". Aveleyman. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  10. "Christian Roberts obituary". The Times. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
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