Robert Gillespie

Robert Gillespie

92 · Born: Nov 9, 1933

Personal Details

BornNov 9, 1933 Lille, Nord, France
Parents
  • James William Gillespie
  • Magdalena Katalin

Biography

Born in France, this esteemed individual made a remarkable arrival in Plymouth in 1940, being the last to depart from the picturesque town of St Jean de Luz, with the added challenge of not speaking the dominant language of the new land, English. Following his educational pursuits at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA),he spent two formative years honing his craft at the renowned Old Vic theatre.

Subsequently, he embarked on a journey across the country, performing in repertory theatres, showcasing his impressive range as an actor and director. His passion for the stage only grew stronger with time, and in 1971, he began a prolific career as a director, helming over 100 productions, many of which toured to far-reaching destinations.

In addition to his impressive directorial resume, he has also made significant contributions to the world of playwriting. His written works have been widely acclaimed, and he has received numerous accolades, including a Writer's Guild Award of Merit in 1963 for his contributions to the iconic BBC program, That Was the Week That Was.

Career

2018
Peterloo
Peterloo as Magistrate Warmley
2017
Lost in London
Lost in London as Older Cabbie
Broken
Broken as Father Matthew
2015
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc as Priest
1977
Play for Today
Play for Today as Headmaster
1976
At the Earth's Core
At the Earth's Core as Photographer
1972
Rentadick
Rentadick as Arab Porter
Up the Front
Up the Front as French Officer
1971
A Severed Head
A Severed Head as Winking Patient
Catch Me a Spy
Catch Me a Spy as Man in Lift
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins as A.A. Man (segment "Pride")
1970
1969
Otley
Otley as Policeman
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed as Mortuary Attendant (uncredited)
1968
Inspector Clouseau
Inspector Clouseau as Swiss Banker
1961
A Wedding
A Wedding as The General
1958
The Square Peg
The Square Peg as German Soldier (uncredited)