Biography

Roberto Escobar, is a renowned actor who has over 38 years of professional acting experience. His vast range of genres include highly acclaimed movies, hit series, soap operas, and theater in English and Spanish. He has worked in over 40 films, including Perseguida, Linea De Tiempo, Transporter 2, My Father the Hero, The Perez Family, Hidden Rage, 11 Grados De Culpa, Change of Heart directed by Kenny Ortega, and many more. Among his acting credits are international hit series, such as Bad Monkey, Bloodline, El Señor De Los Cielos, Velvet, La Suerte DE Loli, Silvana Sin Lana, BBC's Only Fools and Horses, Magic City, Burn Notice, Charlie's Angel, FOX's Tiempo Final, Al Filo De la Ley, Los Secretos De Lucia, Bajo el Mismo Cielo and numerous soap operas which are aired internationally. His outstanding performances have gained Roberto various awards for his work in film, theater, and television. Included in these are the INTE award for best supporting actor for his rendering of Coronel Santana, a ruthless prison warden, in the international production of Amantes Del Desierto. The Association of Art's Critics and Commentators awarded him the ACCA Award for the best comedic actor for his portrayal of Freddy in the hit Spanish sitcom Corte Tropical. He received the TV y Novelas Award for Best Actor in a TV Series for his role of George Martin in the international hit series Fuego Verde. Also, he obtained a Career Achievement Award from Carteles Magazine. In addition, Roberto was nominated on numerous occasions. He received a nomination for the ALMA Award for his portrayal of Pedro Montero in the BBC's, RAI, and TVE co-production of Joseph Conrad's Nostromo, in which he worked alongside Oscar winner Colin Firth. Roberto has also worked as a stuntman in various films and TV shows, including all his own stunts in the action series Fuego Verde, set in the Colombian Emerald zone. He studied film production and direction. Consequently, he was one of the producers in the film Hidden Rage and the Executive Producer of the films Linea DE Tiempo, 11 Grados De Culpa, Perseguida and Descendentes.
- IMDb mini biography by: CL

Born on 3 October.