Conrad Roberts
Biography: Conrad Roberts is an Antiguan-American actor who has appeared in several television series and films over the past forty years. His most recent film was A Wrinkle In Time. He first began his career in March 1968 when he was cast as "Edward Stark" on the series The Doctors. Roberts would appear in over one hundred episodes of the series.[1] After leaving the series in 1969, Roberts spent the next fifteen years appearing in various film productions. He also has a brief spoken word performance on the final track of Miles Davis's 1971 live/studio album Live-Evil. During the 1980s, he became best known for his appearance in the film The Mosquito Coast as well as a smaller role in the cult horror film The Serpent and the Rainbow.[2] In 1989, Roberts was granted a recurring role in Miami Vice as "Police Commissioner Williford". He only appeared in two episodes before returning to film roles. During the 1990s, he appeared in The Mask of Zorro and also appeared as a guest star on The X-Files. In 2002, Roberts gained a higher notoriety as a film star when he appeared in The Scorpion King in a major supporting role. In the 2000s and beyond, Roberts returned to television with guest roles on NCIS, The Unit, CSI, and most recently The River.[3]
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 11, 1943
Deathday: N/A
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The Million Dollar Hotel
2000-02-09
The Million Dollar Hotel
Overview: A federal agent searches for a potential killer among the bizarre residents of a dilapidated Los Angeles hotel.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-09
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The Mosquito Coast
1986-11-26
The Mosquito Coast
Overview: Allie Fox, an American inventor exhausted by the perceived danger and degradation of modern society, decides to escape with his wife and children to Belize. In the jungle, he tries with mad determination to create a utopian community with disastrous results.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-26
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The Serpent and the Rainbow
1988-02-05
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Overview: A Harvard anthropologist is sent to Haiti to retrieve a strange powder that is said to have the power to bring human beings back from the dead. In his quest to find the miracle drug, the cynical scientist enters the rarely seen netherworld of walking zombies, blood rites and ancient curses. Based on the true life experiences of Wade Davis and filmed on location in Haiti, it's a frightening excursion into black magic and the supernatural.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-05
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The Scorpion King
2002-04-18
The Scorpion King
Overview: In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-18
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Casino
1980-08-01
Casino
Overview: Mike Connors is a suave gambler who owns a floating hotel/casino which takes a turn when the passengers are stalked by a saboteur during the casino ship's maiden voyage.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-08-01
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Boppin' at the Glue Factory
2009-01-01
Boppin' at the Glue Factory
Overview: A junkie nurse rules the night shift at a convalescent hospital.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Lemon
2017-01-22
Lemon
Overview: A man watches his life unravel after he is left by his blind girlfriend.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-22
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Man on the Moon
1999-12-22
Man on the Moon
Overview: The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-22
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Green Card
1990-12-23
Green Card
Overview: Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré, a waiter from France whose visa is expiring, needs to marry an American woman to stay in the country. Their marriage of convenience turns into a burden when they must live together to allay the suspicions of the immigration service, as the polar opposites grate on each other's nerves.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-23
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Man Rots from the Head
2016-08-10
Man Rots from the Head
Overview: A salesman on a bum route runs in to an odd lot.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-08-10
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Up the Sandbox
1972-12-21
Up the Sandbox
Overview: Bored with day-to-day life in New York City and neglected by her husband, a young wife and mother slips into increasingly outrageous fantasies: her mother breaking into the apartment, an explorer's demonstration of tribal fertility music at a party causing strange transformations, and joining terrorists to plant explosives in the Statue of Liberty.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-21
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A Wrinkle in Time
2018-03-08
A Wrinkle in Time
Overview: After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Genres: Adventure Science Fiction Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-08
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The Mask of Zorro
1998-07-16
The Mask of Zorro
Overview: It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-16
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The Hard Way
1991-03-08
The Hard Way
Overview: Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-08
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Streetwalkin'
1985-09-20
Streetwalkin'
Overview: Cookie is a teen runaway who escapes her abusive stepfather and heads for the Big Apple with her younger brother. When she arrives at the Port Authority bus terminal, Cookie meets a charming but sadistic pimp named Duke. With nowhere to go, Cookie is soon working for Duke, who introduces her to the harsh, brutal life of being a prostitute.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-20
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Firepower
1979-04-27
Firepower
Overview: A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-04-27
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