Robert Williamson Actor

Robert Williamson is a Screen and Theatre Actor who loves to work... where ever the Camera is! Known for playing off-beat, left-of-centre, off the wall and often on the edge intense characters, the showreel above is the quickest way to see Robert in action. Sometimes viewers describe Robert as the 'Scottish Steve Buscemi'. Do you agree? Check through my film work or images to find out. You can also view my CV here...

Skeletons

Director, Craig-James Moncur hired me for 'Skeletons' in 2013. A dark thriller entwining 3 stories through a pivotal character to a terminal conclusion. See the Trailer on Vimeo or YouTube...

Coming soon

Land of Sunshine

Writer/Director Grant McPhee hired me for Harry in his 2nd Feature, 'Land of Sunshine'. Harry's a mover and shaker with more insight than he'd care to admit. His contribution is essential to the outcome of the story. Watch Grant's recent feature trailer 'To Here Knows When'.

BAFTA Winner & Nominations

3 works I’ve featured in have attracted BAFTA Awards and nominations...

The Taxidermist

Charlotte Carden's 'The Taxidermist' (2011) was a **WINNER**

Flashed

I worked twice with Director, Julian Krubasik and Animator, Steve Warne. 'Flashed', a sinister tale of a man's strange obsession with a faulty passport photo booth.

Lions

And with Julian and Steve again in 'Lions', a music video for Jonquil.

Date Night

'Date Night' premiered at WriteShootCut's Silent Short Competition placing 3rd. In an interview with Neil Rolland, who established and ran WriteShootCut, Robert said “…viewers see a dark sinister side to me – I can’t see it through their eyes though…”

Harvest

I worked with the Date Night team again in 'Harvest' a 3 minute horror competition entry. Helmed by Director, Craig-James Moncur with Cinematography by Martin Dick, it was one of the best sets I ever worked on. Some viewers can't watch 'Harvest' all the way through, but if you'd like to try…

Theatre

The Elements

The Elements World Theatre my favourite Theatre Director-Creator is Corinne Harris. I’ve spent many joyous hours rehearsing, developing and performing with Lee Gershuny’s The Elements World Theatre

Lazzi

Review for ‘Dead Souls’ and other work from David WW Johnstone “…passion, intelligence, quicksilver humour and Keaton-esque physicality of the performance are utterly un-British…”

Theatre Alba

'Tumshie-tastic' Writer-Director, Clunie Mackenzie, created the character, Tumshie, for me to play in outdoor, site specific, promenade productions, often quests, for youngsters aged 3 to 93! Hour upon hour of Jesterly fun, singing and cavorting, never the same show twice, come sun, wind, rain…!

Stills