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FILM

THE GREAT DEBATERS

Supporting opposite Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington, dir.

AMERICAN ZEALOT (post-prod)

Supporting

Tigre Hill, dir.

CHEST CANDY

Lead

Gail Y. Bennett, prod.

*ESSENTIAL

Lead

Gail Y. Bennett, prod.

UNDERGROUND KINGS

Supporting w/Gervase Peterson

Lionel Anthony Cook, dir.

REMEMBER THE DAZE

Supporting (scene opposite Aaron Himmels

Jess Bond (Manafort), dir.

ROUNDING FIRST

Supporting (scene opposite John Michael

Jim Fleigner, dir.

***HOW TO TIE A TIE

Supporting Lead

Shawn R. Holmes, dir.

EXUVIA

Supporting

Scott Burkhardt, dir.

THE GOOD OF MAN

Lead

T.J. Harper, dir.

RIGHT SONG, WRONG CHORD

Supporting

Adong Judith, dir.

MR. BLUE SHIRT: INSPIRATION

Supporting

Mike Stewart, dir.

UNDER THE THUMB

Lead

S. Zachary Knox, Co-Dir.

**PUNCH ME

Lead w/ Brian Anthony Wilson

Blue Angel Entertainment, LLC

UN-PERFECT

Lead w/Christopher Mann

Brotherside Entertainment, LLC

TELEVISION/NEW MEDIA

THE WIRE (HBO)

Supporting (scene opposite Andre Royo)

Tim Van Patten, dir.

JOHN ADAMS (HBO)

Supporting (credited)

Tom Hooper, dir.

THE COUNTERPARTS (internet series)

Lead w/Kristen Sledge

Julie McKnight, Exec. Producer

THE MONROES (Pilot)

Supporting (scene opposite Jodie Bentle

Niki Koss, dir.

****RXG: Exclusives (internet series)

Host

Gail Y. Bennett, prod.

#ThatMoment (internet series)

Lead

Gail Y. Bennett, prod.

REELBLACK TV (Multiple Episodes)

Host/On Air Correspondent

Mike Dennis, dir.

THEATER

Bessie Smith: Empress of The Blues

Supporting, Vocalist

W David/Jillian Pirtle, dirs.

Englewood Boys: in words

Lead Roles

Ruby C. Berryman, dir.

THE STORM: An Original Pop/Rock Musical

Lead, Vocalist

Phyllis Larrymore-Kelly, dir.

ZOO STORY

Lead

George Jack, dir.

ANTIGONE

Chorus

George Jack, dir.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

MFA in Screenwriting

Spalding University, Louisville, KY

Screen Acting

B.A. in Theatre & Film

Saint Augustine's University (NC)

Screen and Theatre Acting

Diploma in Creative Writing

Phila HS for Creative & Performing Art

Screen Acting

William H. Cosby Future Filmmakers Workshop

NYU Tisch School of The Arts

Film production, editing

Internship

Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Office, Special Events

Student

Cinekyd Communication Arts

Acting, RTF, Print, ENG

SPECIAL ACCOLADES

*BEST ACTOR (Winner - 2023)

"Essential"

East Coast Movie Awards

***BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (Winner -2022)

"How To Tie A Tie"

Empire Foreman TV/Movie Awards

****OUTSTANDING TV Host (Winner - 2022)

"RXG: Exclusives"

Empire Foreman TV/Movie Awards

*BEST ACTOR (Winner - 2021)

"Essential"

Empire Foreman Int'l Film Fest

*BEST ACTOR (Winner - 2020)

"Essential"

Screen Power Film Festival -UK

*BEST ACTOR (Nominee - 2020)

"Essential"

Top Indie Film Awards - US

**BEST ACTOR (Nominated)

"Punch Me"

Atlantic City CineFest - US

BEST ACTOR (Nominated)

"Beautiful Man In The Buff"

Downbeach Film Festival - US

Robert X. Golphin is an actor and storyteller known for intimate, emotionally nuanced performances in character-driven dramas. His work spans screen and stage, balancing depth and presence with subtlety, capturing the complexities of family, identity, and personal transformation. | https://www.robertxgolphin.com/

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 6'1"

Weight:

Modeling, Singer, Teleprompter, Vocal Range: Baritone, Voiceover