Personal Info
Birth date
1938-08-10 (86 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
Arthur David Roberts
Art Roberts
Arthur Roberts
Biography
Arthur Roberts first fell in love with acting starring as Crichton in The Admirable Crichton at Fieldston, his New York City high school. The most beautiful girls in the class surrounding him after the curtain fell didn't hurt either!!! While Dean's List and on scholarship at Harvard, he found acting far more fun than studying pre-med - he thought, " if I can just get them to pay me to do this..."
Filmography
Scrubs
8.01
Overview:
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.The Rockford Files
7.5
Overview:
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.Knots Landing
6.868
Overview:
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.The Streets of San Francisco
6.935
Overview:
Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate murders and other serious crimes in San Francisco. Stone would become a second father to Keller as he learned the rigors and procedures of detective work.CHiPs
6.845
Overview:
Lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.Beyond Westworld
5.4
Overview:
Beyond Westworld was a short-lived 1980 television series that carried on the stories of the two feature films, Westworld and Futureworld. It featured Jim McMullan as Security Chief John Moore of the Delos Corporation. The story revolved around John Moore having to stop the evil scientist, Quaid, as he planned to use the robots in Delos to try to take over the world. Despite being nominated for two Emmys, only five episodes were produced, and only three of them were aired before cancellation.Hollywood Beat
5
Overview:
Hollywood Beat is a mid-1980s American television police drama starring Jack Scalia, Jay Acovone, Edward Winter, and John Matuszak. The series aired Saturday night at 8:00 p.m Eastern time. A pair of undercover cops, Nick McCarren (Jack Scalia) and Jack Rado (Jay Acovone) cruise the filthy, neon-lit streets of Hollywood, looking for crime in all the right places as rock music blares in the background.Kingston: Confidential
5
Overview:
Kingston: Confidential is an American mystery crime drama that aired on NBC for 13 episodes during the spring of 1977, following the success of a 1976 made-for-TV movie entitled Kingston.The Lair
5.8
Overview:
The Lair is an American gay-themed vampire television series produced by here! in 2007. The first season, consisting of six episodes, wrapped production in January of that year. The first two episodes premiered on June 1, 2007. Season 2, consisting of 9 episodes debuted on September 5, 2008. A third season of 13 episodes was announced in September 2008 and Colton Ford confirmed that filming took place in October and November 2008. Season 3 premiered September 4, 2009. All three seasons also currently air online at Gay.com.Spencer's Pilots
5
Overview:
Spencer's Pilots is an American adventure series that aired on CBS from September 17 to November 19, 1976. The series stars Gene Evans as Spencer Parish, the owner of Spencer Aviation.Air America
5.5
Overview:
Air America is an American action/adventure television series starring Lorenzo Lamas, and premiering on October 4, 1998. The series is not based on the 1990 film Air America.Up in Smoke
6.668
Overview:
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."Virtual Girl 2: Virtual Vegas
2.25
Overview:
When the VirTech Corporation unveils one of the most controversial and sought after virtual reality machines ever to be developed, it takes a Las Vegas show by storm. The machine is able to make any fantasy come to life, and everyone wants to try it out. But the popular machine should have undergone more testing and when several clients suffer ad deadly reaction to their wild virtual experience, the company must race to cover up their responsibility at any cost. Life in the Cyber Universe has never been so tempting - or so deadly...American Satan
7.196
Overview:
A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams.Chopping Mall
5.859
Overview:
A group of teenagers that work at the mall all get together for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock down before they can get out, the robot security system activates after a malfunction and goes on a killing spree. One by one the three bots try to rid the mall of the “intruders.” The only weapons the kids can use are the supplies in other stores, or if they can make it till morning when the mall opens back up.Scared Topless
4.411
Overview:
A group of unsuspecting college students explore a haunted house and get more than they bargained for when the sexual frenzy of the paranormal world reveals itself.I'll See You in My Dreams
6.304
Overview:
A sudden loss disrupts Carol’s orderly life, propelling her into the dating world for the first time in 20 years. Finally living in the present tense, she finds herself swept up in not one, but two unexpected relationships that challenge her assumptions about what it means to grow old.Revenge of the Ninja
6.26
Overview:
After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the greatest battle he has ever been involved in.Big Bad Mama II
4.737
Overview:
Wilma McClatchie and her daughters return to a life of crime and vow vengeance against the evil land baron who foreclosed on their home.The Erotic Misadventures of the Invisible Man
4.81
Overview:
When Norman, an aspiring actor, can't find an open door in Hollywood he gets rather dispirited. But he gets a new lease on life when he discovers an invisibility formula and learns that women don't really care whether they can see him or not! This erotic comedy is based on the comic books by Milo Manera.Not of This Earth
4.8
Overview:
An alien arrives on Earth looking to take human blood in an attempt to preserve his dying planet.Oceans Rising
4.699
Overview:
A scientist readies a boat after his warnings of an Earth-destroying flood are ignored. However, after the disasters reach a peak level of destruction those who maligned the scientist now turn to him in desperation, as he and other refugees look to save the world and stop the disaster using the two Supercolliders on opposite sides of the Atlantic.The Curse of the Komodo
3.717
Overview:
Genetically-engineered Komodo dragons have become ginormous creatures hunting people on a remote tropical island. A small group of scientists must stop the dragons before they escape the island and destroy the rest of the world.Transylvania Twist
5.333
Overview:
The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should have never been checked out by the Evil Count Orlock cause one of the spells in it could bring about the end of the world. During his trip to the castle, he meets Marissa, a gorgeous rock star and heir to the castle's fortune. There they must confront the only other heir to the fortune and the book, Uncle Byron; and Uncle Byron and his 3 adopted nieces all have very, very, very broad smile.Blood Star
5.61
Overview:
A young woman is driving through the desert alone when she is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopathic Sheriff. The chase escalates to deadly levels, and she must use her street-smarts to turn the tables against him.The Capitol Conspiracy
4.6
Overview:
Martial arts star Don "The Dragon" Wilson stars in this action/suspense story. A child is recruited to take part in a secret government experiment which results in him being able to see into the future. Years later, the child is an adult and is working for the government; his latest assignment is to find the other people who were part of the same project. Before long, he discovers the other test subjects usually pop up murdered shortly before he can talk to them, and he realizes he may well be the next target.Hammerhead
4.013
Overview:
When he began fusing human and shark DNA, his colleagues laughed at him. Now his creation is taking his revenge, and they aren't laughing anymore.Time Changer
5.5
Overview:
The year is 1890 and Bible professor Russell Carlisle has written a new manuscript entitled "The Changing Times". His colleague, Dr. Norris Anderson, believes that what Carlisle has written could greatly affect the future of coming generations and, using his secret time machine, Anderson sends Carlisle over 100 years into the future, offering him a glimpse of where his beliefs will lead.Friend of the Family II
3.9
Overview:
Alex decides to have an affair with a woman named Linda while he is on business in New Orleans. When he returns home to his wife and child, he is surprised to find that his wife has hired the off-kilter homewrecker as a nanny to their baby. Alex must find a way to stay cool and not let his wife know the true identity and intentions of Linda.Acting
TBAThe Billionaire's Baby Bargain as Andrew Reed
2025Paper Walls as Louis Schriver
2024Blood Star as Pa
2024Permanent Pleasure as TV Host
2023Lost in Tomorrow as Harper / Gene
2022Tales from the Apocalypse as Brian
2019West Coast Gothic as Simon / The Creep
2019I Am Easy to Find as Dying Husband
2018AI-pocalypse as Brian
2018Syndicate Smasher as Chief Timothy Darcy
2017American Satan as Attorney / Damien's Dad
2017Legend of the Naked Ghost as Magician Father
2017Oceans Rising as Mel
2016Ravenwolf Towers as Chibari
2016Shock as Dr. James
2016A Father's Secret as Damon Evans
2015Scared Topless as Magician Ghost
2015I'll See You in My Dreams as Speed Dater 1
2011Behind Your Eyes as Richard Carlyle
2010Dark Metropolis as Potentate XXXIV
2009The Next Race: The Remote Viewings as Potentate XXXIV
2009The Brotherhood VI: Initiation as Cop (voice)
2008Midnight Movie as Radford
2007The Lair (28 Episodes) as Unknown
2007The Da Vinci Coed as Dr. Knowitall
2006The Mummy's Kiss: 2nd Dynasty as Professor Bramwell
2005Hammerhead as Whitney Feder
2004Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness as Bishop
2004Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood as Lord Ruthven
2004The Curse of the Komodo as Detective
2003The Erotic Misadventures of the Invisible Man as Fredrick Wolf
2003Time Changer as Man in pew
2003The Mummy's Kiss as Osiris
2001Virtual Girl 2: Virtual Vegas as White
2001Scrubs (2 Episodes) as Board Member
2001The Passion Network as Mr. Wheatley
2000Butterscotch: Lost But Found as Fredrick
1998The Assault as Fredericks
1998Air America (26 Episodes) as Jenner
1998Storm Trooper as Beckett
1998Dangerous Invitation as Geoffrey
1998The Capitol Conspiracy as Richard Maddox
1998Mom's Outta Sight as Mr. Price
1997Masseuse 2 as Mr. Smith
1997Rapid Assault as Captain O'Reilly
1997Expose as Congressman Holmes
1997Legally Exposed as Elwood Brimstone
1997Lebensborn as Dean Wagner
1997Secrets Revealed as Unknown
1997Erotic Curse of Cairo as Elwood Brimstone
1997Maximum Security as Warden Glover
1997Little Miss Magic as Mr. Vaughn
1996Friend of the Family II as Mr. Gates
1996Demolition High as Johnson (uncredited)
1996Black Rose of Harlem as Mills
1995The Single Guy (1 Episode) as Ambassador Grady
1995Not of This Earth as Cheryl's Father
1995Hard Justice as Dr. Ellis
1993Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear as C.A. Wright
1989Rush Week as (uncredited)
1989Transylvania Twist as Hans N. Fritz
1988Not of This Earth as Mr. Johnson
1987Big Bad Mama II as Businessman
1986Chopping Mall as Mr. Todd
1985Hollywood Beat (1 Episode) as Unknown
1983Revenge of the Ninja as Braden
1981Killjoy as TV Doctor
1981Deadly Vengeance as Unknown
1980Beyond Westworld (1 Episode) as Jim Roberts
1979Knots Landing (1 Episode) as Ralph Causey
1979The Bermuda Triangle as 1st Mate - Frigate
1978The Great Brain as Mr. Anderson
1978Up in Smoke as Arresting Officer
1978Maneaters Are Loose! as Sheriff Rondel
1977Mule Feathers as Ralph
1977CHiPs (2 Episodes) as Policeman / Doctor
1977Kingston: Confidential (1 Episode) as Unknown
1976Spencer's Pilots (1 Episode) as Unknown
1974The Rockford Files (1 Episode) as Jack Avery
1973The House That Cried Murder as David
1972The Streets of San Francisco (1 Episode) as Unknown