Who played Robert in classic Emmerdale?
Richard Smith
| Robert Sugden | |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden | |
| Emmerdale character | |
| Portrayed by | Richard Smith (1986–1989) Christopher Smith (1989–2001) Karl Davies (2001–2009) Ryan Hawley (2014–2019) |
| Duration | 1986–2005, 2009, 2014–2019 |
Who used to play Robert in Emmerdale?
Ryan Hawley
Robert is often referred to as “the original Robert” as the role was recast when Robert returned in 2014, with Ryan Hawley taking on the character before he also exited in 2019 after a five year stint.
What happened to Robert from Emmerdale?
Emmerdale star Ryan Hawley took viewers by surprise as he appeared in another TV show. Fans of the ITV soap best know the actor for playing Robert Sugden. The character hasn’t been seen in the Dales since 2019 after he was charged with the accidental murder of Lee Posner.
How many people have played Robert in Emmerdale?
Four actors have played Robert since his birth in 1986. Richard Smith portrayed the young Robert from 1986 until 1989. He was then replaced with Christopher Smith from 1989 until 2001. Karl Davies took on the role in 2001 and stayed until 2009.
Who is Robert Sugden married to in real life?
But what about actor Ryan Hawley’s love life away from the soap? Ryan, 33, is married to wife Daisy Prestes de Oliveira. The duo wed in 2015, but have kept details of their married life secret.
Who was the last actor to played Robert Sugden in Emmerdale?
Ryan Hawley (2014–2019) Ryan quickly became a fan favourite when he joined the ITV soap as Robert and was involved in a number of historic storylines. Robert came out as bisexual and got married three times – once to millionaire heiress Chrissie White and twice to mechanic Aaron Dingle.
What happened to Christopher Smith Emmerdale?
Since his Emmerdale exit, Christopher has moved stateside and now lives in Los Angeles, according to The Sun. They report that he works as a producer on AMC talk show Talking Dead, in which host Chris Hardwick discusses episodes of the it show The Walking Dead.
When did Robert leave Emmerdale?
The Emmerdale star sensationally quit the soap after five years back in June 2019 – and was devastated to be leaving.
What is Robert Sugden’s real name?
Ryan Alexander Hawley
Ryan Alexander Hawley (born 21 September 1985) is an English actor, known for his portrayal of Robert Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2014 to 2019.
What disability does Ryan have in Emmerdale?
ataxic cerebral palsy
The actor has ataxic cerebral palsy and struggled to find parts after leaving university, but since joining the show he has won the Best Newcomer award at the National Television Awards for his portrayal of Ryan.
What happened Ryan Hawley?
Why did Ryan leave Emmerdale? An ITV spokesperson confirmed back in 2019 that Ryan decided to leave the show for the foreseeable future to try his hand at other projects. The actor added that he was going to miss the show massively, in particular his castmates.
Is Karl Davies in the tower?
The Tower (TV Mini Series 2021) – Karl Davies as DCI Tim Bailie – IMDb.