Robert X. Golphin
Robert X. Golphin is an American award-nominated actor, award-winning filmmaker/screenwriter, author, motivational speaker/orator, and journalist from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. He is best known for his portrayal of Dunbar Reed in theĀ The Great DebatersĀ (2007), in which he acted oppositeĀ Denzel Washington,Nate Parker, andJermaine Williams. Some of Robert's other work include HBO'sĀ
The WireĀ (2002) and the indie featuresRounding FirstĀ (2005) andĀ The Beautiful OrdinaryĀ (2007). But it is perhaps the short film genre where Robert's range is on full display. His slender physique may brand him unconventional by Hollywood's standards, but that's exactly what makes him stand out from the crowd. His complex and diverse roles include an Obama-esque civil rights attorney in 2009's "In Heaven's Court", a lovestruck artist type inĀ
Simply UntitledĀ (2004), a heroin addict inĀ Track MarksĀ (2005) (called "Sincere and hand-wringing" by 'The Philadelphia Weekly', and a nobody turned superstar in the award-winningĀ Beautiful Man in the BuffĀ (2008), in which he picked up a "Best Actor" nod at the Downbeach Film Festival. Robert also starred as a young man who wrestles with his sexuality in the multiple award-winning dramaĀ
Punch MeĀ (2011), oppositeĀ Brian Anthony Wilson, and as a young husband affected by the cycle of domestic abuse inĀ Un-PerfectĀ (2011) oppositeChristopher Mann. Both of his co-stars had recurring roles on HBO'sĀ The WireĀ (2002). Robert has been called a "renaissance man". And for good reason. He is certainly one to watch...
