Portrait of Conrad Roberts

Conrad Roberts

Acting

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]

Born: July 11, 1943

Place of Birth: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Filmography

2018
A Wrinkle in Time

as Elegant Man

2017
Lemon

as Gilly

2009
2003
NCIS

as Benjamin King

2002
The Scorpion King

as Chieftain

1999
Man on the Moon

as College Promoter

1998
The Mask of Zorro

as Black Zorro

1993
The X-Files

as Primitive African Man

1991
The Hard Way

as Witherspoon

1990
Green Card

as Taxi Driver

1986
The Mosquito Coast

as Mr. Haddy

1985
Streetwalkin'

as Seller

1980
Casino

as Inspector Ferber

1979
Firepower

as Lestor Wallace

1972