Robert Christopher Riley

Robert Christopher Riley
Robert Christopher Riley in 2016.
Born (1980-10-11) October 11, 1980 (age 44)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present

Robert Christopher Riley (born October 11, 1980) is an American film, television, and stage actor of Trinidadian and Bajan descent. He is known for his role as Terrence Wall in the VH1 television drama series Hit The Floor from 2013 to 2016, and for playing Michael Culhane in The CW's 2017 Dynasty reboot.

Early life

Riley was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His mother is from Trinidad and father is from Barbados. Riley attended Brooklyn Technical High School where he participated in the school's drama club and also played safety for the Engineers. He went to college and received his B.A. in Theater from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 2003. In 2006, he received his Masters in Theater from Ohio University. He played college football and wrote his first theatrical script which he also directed.

Career

From 2013 to 2016, Riley played Terrence Wall in the VH1 television drama series Hit The Floor.[1][2]

In 2010, he starred as the security guard Derek in an episode of Nickelodeon's Victorious.

On Broadway, Riley played the role of Dave Robinson in Lombardi and starred in the 2009 production of Tennessee Williams Cat On A Hot Tin Roof as Brick, succeeding Terrence Howard in the role.[3] In 2014, he appeared as Jay "The Sport" Jackson in the Old Globe Theatre's production of television writer and producer Marco Ramirez's The Royale.[3] He also played Jared in the 2016 TV One movie Bad Dad Rehab.[4]

In March 2017, Riley was cast in The CW's Dynasty reboot as chauffeur Michael Culhane.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Trade Off Kenny/Ralph
2007 Over Coffee Death Short
2009 The Turtle Hadlermann Short
2012 The Bourne Legacy Outcome #6
2013 The Spirit Game Colson Short
2014 Seasons of Love Miles TV movie
Getting Even Hennessy
2016 The Perfect Match Victor
Bad Dad Rehab Jared TV movie
Bring Out the Lady Vegas TV movie
Love on the Run Mr. Handsome
Destined Cal/Calvin
2017 Walk Away From Love Andre
2019 My Online Valentine Ajax
All In Lance
Professor Mack Christopher Morris
A Brother's Honor Dalton
2021 Naked Singularity Winston
2023 The Pass Maurice

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Cleon Lewis Episode: "Faithfully"
Royal Pains Paramedic #1 Episode: "The Honeymoon's Over"
Medium Police Officer Episode: "New Terrain"
Nurse Jackie Officer #1 Episode: "Sweet-N-All"
2010 Victorious Derek Episode: "Stage Fighting"
2011 White Collar Young Jefferies Episode: "Dentist of Detroit"
2012 Nurse Jackie Hot Cop Episode: "The Wall"
Single Ladies - Episode: "The Fabric of Our Lives"
Damages Mike the Attorney Episode: "Have You Met the Eel Yet?"
For Better or Worse Harold Episode: "When Jenny Meets Harold (Part 1)"
2013 Ironside - Episode: "Action"
2013-16 Hit the Floor Terrence Wall Main Cast: Season 1-3
2017 Underground Hicks Recurring Cast: Season 2
Elementary Roy Booker Recurring Cast: Season 5
2017-22 Dynasty Michael Culhane Main Cast
2018 Greenleaf Agent Dulles Episode: "The End Is Near"
2022-23 The Game Chance Worley Recurring Cast: Season 2
2023 FBI: International CIA Agent Episode: "Blood Feud"
True Lies Tucker Episode: "Unfamiliar Partnerships"
Survival of the Thickest Henry Episode: "For a Bigger Purpose, Bitch."

Video Game

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Grand Theft Auto V The Local Population (voice)

Music Video

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Carry On Patrice Roberts Leading Man

Documentary

Year Title
2019 Barrow: Freedom Fighter

References

  1. ^ Exton, Emily (July 24, 2013). "Very VH1: Chat With Hit The Floor Stars Katherine Bailess And Robert Christopher Riley". VH1. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  2. ^ Bellino, Damian (July 7, 2014). "Hit The Floor's Robert Christopher Riley Is A Hottie!". VH1. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Photo Flash: First Look at Montego Glover, Robert Christopher Riley and More in The Royale at The Old Globe". BroadwayWorld.com. October 8, 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  4. ^ Manyando, Abesi (July 5, 2016). ""Bad Dad Rehab" gives Fathers a Second Chance". HuffPost. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (February 24, 2017). "Dynasty: CW Reboot Casts Robert Christopher Riley; Valor Adds Charlie Barnett". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2017.