Ian Roberts (rugby player)
Ian Roberts (born July 31, 1965 in London ) is an Australian rugby league player and actor.
Athletic career
At the beginning of his sporting career, Roberts, a South Junior , played as a forward . He overcame a series of injuries and reached his full potential in the testing arena. Although he had not yet played for a rugby league team in New South Wales or Australia, he received a contract from the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in Australia in 1990 .
Rabbitoh's statistics:
| year | Games | tries | Elevations / Penalties | Field goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-1989 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20th |
After joining Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles , Roberts played with this team until 1995.
Sea Eagles Statistics:
| year | Games | tries | Elevations / Penalties | Field goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-1995 | 100 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20th |
In 1995 Roberts signed a contract with the North Queensland Cowboys rugby team . His sporting career has suffered from increasing injuries since 1998.
Cowboys Statistics:
| year | Games | tries | Increases | Field goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 17th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8th |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4th |
| Totals | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Cinematic career
In 2006, Roberts appeared in the feature film Superman Returns as Riley .
Filmography (selection)
- 2005: Little Fish
- 2006: Superman Returns
- 2008: Gigantic
- 2012–2013: La Verdad: Beginnings (TV series, 8 episodes)
- 2012 Saltwater (film)
Others
In early 2005, Ian Roberts appeared in the second series of the Australian edition of Dancing with the Stars , where he danced with Natalie Lowe. In 2005 he was voted one of the 25 most important Australian rugby team players.
Private life and engagement
In 1995 Roberts came out and appeared in various publications and media in Australia and New Zealand. In 1998 Roberts ended his athletic career due to his injuries and began studying at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney . Roberts has been recognized for his commitment to sports and LGBT , and received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to the international reputation of the Australian Rugby League. In 1997 the book Ian Roberts - Finding Out by Paul Freeman was published .
Web links
- Ian’s world
- Ian Roberts in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Australian Story Episode - The Lost Boy
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Roberts, Ian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian rugby league player and actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 31, 1965 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |