Biography

Robert Palmer Watkins caught the acting bug early on, beating out hundreds of other teens for the coveted role of Danny in Barksdale Theater's production of "Grease." After 4 years of training at a center for the arts high school, then 2 years studying musical theater at Christopher Newport University, he left everything behind to move west where he would develop his craft further, graduating from the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood. Robert most recently appeared on 'Swat'/CBS, 'The Final Rose'/Tubi, and a long stint in AMC's "The Walking Dead: World Beyond," playing Lt. Frank Newton. Watkins also racked up 191 episodes in his two and a half years as Dillon Quartermaine on ABC's iconic "General Hospital." He has starred in several action thrillers, "Last Three Days" and "Six Feet," with several more features to be released this year, including "Trapped Inn" and Netflix's 'Uglies' directed by McG. In between acting, Robert has a full blown music career under the name "Palmer", with his original music available on all music platforms.
- IMDb mini biography by: Paulo Andres

Robert Palmer Watkins discovered his passion for acting at a young age, beating out hundreds of candidates to land the role of Danny in Barksdale Theatre’s production of Grease. After four years of intensive training at a performing arts high school and two years studying musical theater at Christopher Newport University, he moved to Los Angeles to further hone his craft, ultimately graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood.

Watkins has built a dynamic body of work across television and film, portraying a wide range of characters. He is most recognizable for his roles as Lt. Frank Newton on AMC’s The Walking Dead: World Beyond and Dillon Quartermaine on ABC’s iconic General Hospital, where he appeared in 191 episodes. His recent credits also include CBS’s S.W.A.T. and Netflix’s Uglies (directed by McG).

He has also starred in a range of action thrillers, including Last Three Days, Six Feet, Tubi’s The Final Rose, The Fostered, and Trapped Inn. In addition to acting, Watkins is an accomplished musician, releasing original music under the name "Palmer," available on Spotify, Youtube and all streaming platforms
- IMDb mini biography by: Wendy Shepherd