Robert Naylor (born July 6, 1996) is a Canadian actor and musician known for his voice-over on the Canadian/American television series Arthur as Dora Winifred "D.W." Read from 2007 to 2012, as well as lead roles in 10 1/2 (2010), 1.54 (2016) and Ghost Town Anthology (2019).
Robert Naylor | |
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.jpg) Robert Naylor at the 32nd annual Young Artist Awards (2011) | |
| Born | July 6, 1996[1] Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Other names | Rob Naylor |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | www |
Early life
editNaylor was born in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada and is fluent in English and French.[1][2]
Acting career
editNaylor started acting in 2003 when he joined the local children's theatre school Theatre West (formerly Pegasus Performing Arts).[1][3] He first appeared on TV in an English commercial, a part he got from his first audition.[4] He has had various television movie roles including Adam in Race to Mars, Jamie in Voices, and Young Tanner in Fakers. His first lead role came at the age of 12 in the Quebec feature 10½ starring Claude Legault and directed by Daniel Grou.[5] His role of Tommy in 10½ earned him the Best Actor award at the International Film Festival Bratislava in 2010, a nomination in the 31st Genie Awards for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role,[6] and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film.[7]
In 2010, he worked on U.S.-produced movie Immortals, directed by Tarsem Singh, playing Young Theseus.[1] His first recurring role in a TV series is that of Theo in the Radio-Canada Quebec TV series 19-2, which started in early 2011[8] on Radio-Canada.[9] Directed by Daniel Grou ("Podz"), the series tells the story of two Montreal cops. Robert plays the role of Théo Berof, the son of the character played by Réal Bossé.
In May 2011, he portrayed Eric Hillridge in the Muse Entertainment-produced TV movie Cyberbully, which was shot in Montreal and premiered on ABC Family on July 17, 2011. Later that summer, he received the role of Stevie Atkins, a ghost, in the second season of Being Human. He then worked on one episode of an IFC scripted TV series, Bullet in the Face, which was produced by Muse Entertainment and Just For Laughs and aired in summer 2012.[10]
Music career
editNaylor is also a musician and producer who performs under the name Rob Naylor. His first Track "Yes" was released on Gareth Emery's label Garuda in July 2013, followed by another EP later in the year. In 2019 he released another track with Trance DJ & Producer Ben Gold under the name Rb Naylr.
He composed his first film score in 2018.[11]
Filmography
editFeature films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 1/2 | Tommy | |
| 2011 | Immortals | Young Theseus | |
| 2012 | Pinocchio | Pinocchio | Voice; Canadian release |
| 2014 | Every Thing Will Be Fine | Christopher | |
| 2016 | 1:54 | Francis | |
| 2017 | Sahara | Ajar | Voice |
| 2018 | When Love Digs a Hole (Quand l'amour se creuse un trou) |
Miron | Actor Composer |
| 2019 | Ghost Town Anthology (Répertoire des villes disparues) |
Jimmy[12] | |
| 2019 | Entangled | Danny[13] | |
| 2020 | The Forgotten Battle | Bill | Post-Production |
| 2021 | Maria Chapdelaine | Lorenzo Surprenant | |
| 2021 | The Noise of Engines (Le Bruit des moteurs) |
Alexandre | |
| 2023 | Katak: The Brave Beluga | Katak | English version |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Circle of Friends | Joan's Son | |
| 2006 | Lance et Compte: La revanche | Son of Mark Stevens | |
| 2007 | Race to Mars | Adam Erwin | |
| 2007–2008 | Postcards from Buster | Dora Winifred "D.W." Read | Voice |
| 2007–2012 | Arthur | Dora Winifred "D.W." Read | Voice |
| 2010 | Fakers | Young Tanner | |
| 2011–2015 | 19-2 | Theo | |
| 2011 | Cyberbully | Eric Hillridge | |
| 2012 | Bullet in the Face | Klaus Mollert | |
| 2012–2013 | Being Human | Stevie Atkins[1] | |
| 2013 | Pipi, Pupu & Rosmary | Pipi[14] | Voice |
| 2014 | Helix | The Scythe | |
| 2014 | Toute la vérité | Jessy Gravel | |
| 2014 | 30 vies | Francis Bertrand | |
| 2014 | Ascension | Matthew | |
| 2017 | Cardinal | Keith | |
| 2017 | Bellevue | Jacob Cowan | |
| 2018 | District 31 | Felix Cloutier | |
| 2020–2021 | Clash | Vincent Dumoulin | |
| 2023 | Indéfendable | Alex Levac | |
| 2024 | Respira (Breathless) | Biel | Voice |
Short films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Schoolyard (Les Grands) | Tommy | |
| 2008 | My Name Is Victor Gazon (Mon nom est Victor Gazon) | Narrator | |
| 2009 | Alex and the Ghosts | Alex (Voice) | |
| 2011 | Alone With Mr Carter | John | |
| 2012 | The Horse Latitudes | Philly[1] |
Documentary
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dictature affective[15] |
Discography
editSingles
editAs Rob Naylor
- 2013 Yes (Garuda)
- 2013 Head North / Forever City (Garuda)
As Rb Naylr
- 2019 Why You EL? (With Ben Gold) (Armada Music)
Remixes
edit- 2014 Solis & Sean Truby - Raccoon (Rob Naylor Remix) (Infrasonic Recordings)
- 2015 Greg Wonders, Arnaud S & Sarah Shields - Out Of This World (Rob Naylor Remix) (Nueva Recordings)
Awards
edit| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 1/2 | International Film Festival Bratislava | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2011 | 10 1/2 | 31st Genie Awards | Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 10 1/2 | 32nd Young Artist Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in an International Feature Film | Won | |
| 2012 | Cyberbully | 33rd Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Being Human | 34th Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Recurring Actor | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Robert Naylor" (PDF). Agence Artistique Helena. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 26, 2012.
- ^ "Distribution". 10etdemi-lefilm.com (in French). Archived from the original on October 2, 2010.
- ^ "Theatre School in Montreal". Theatre West. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "Cannes 2010 – 10½". Telefilm Canada. Archived from the original on July 12, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "The Voices". Alex and the Ghosts. November 24, 2009. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "Winners of 12. IFF Bratislava Announced". IFF Bratislava. May 19, 2012. Archived from the original on December 12, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2011. Archived from the original on December 16, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ "Young star gets role". Montreal Gazette.[dead link]
- ^ "19-2". Radio-Canada. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "IFC's Original Scripted Comedy, 'Bullet in the Face' Begins Production in Montreal – Ratings". TVbytheNumbers. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "Robert Naylor n'a eu "aucun problème" à tourner des scènes d'amour avec France Castel". 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Repertoire des villes disparues". March 2018.
- ^ "Sci-fi thriller Entangled starring Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin filming in Sudbury".
- ^ "Pipi, Pupu & Rosmary". juliettefilms.lu. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013.
- ^ "Dictature affective, le prochain docufiction de Groupe PVP". Blogue PVP (in French). November 1, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2012.