Robbie Gee
Encyclopedia
Robbie Gee is a British
actor
, best known for his Desmond's
character "Lee Stanley", and for appearing in Guy Ritchie
's crime
caper Snatch
. He also appeared in the movie Mean Machine playing "Trojan".
, the Imperial College Indian Society's annual "East Meets West" charity
show in 2007 and 2008. The show in both years was one of the most successful and popular charity shows in the UK
, drawing over 1,750 people to the prestigious London Palladium in 2008.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, best known for his Desmond's
Desmond's
Desmond's is a British television situation comedy broadcast by Channel 4 from 1989 to 1994. The first series was shot in 1988, with the first episode broadcast in January 1989...
character "Lee Stanley", and for appearing in Guy Ritchie
Guy Ritchie
Guy Stuart Ritchie is an English screenwriter and film maker who directed Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Revolver, RocknRolla and Sherlock Holmes.-Early life:...
's crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
caper Snatch
Snatch (film)
Snatch is a 2000 crime film written and directed by British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, featuring an ensemble cast. Set in the London criminal underworld, the film contains two intertwined plots: one dealing with the search for a stolen diamond, the other with a small-time boxing promoter named Turkish ...
. He also appeared in the movie Mean Machine playing "Trojan".
Hosting
He hosted, alongside Eddie NestorEddie Nestor
Eddie Nestor is an English actor, stand up comedian, TV and radio presenter, who is best known for his starring roles in The Real McCoy and Desmonds, as well as playing a small role in Trainspotting.He hosted...
, the Imperial College Indian Society's annual "East Meets West" charity
Charity (practice)
The practice of charity means the voluntary giving of help to those in need who are not related to the giver.- Etymology :The word "charity" entered the English language through the Old French word "charité" which was derived from the Latin "caritas".Originally in Latin the word caritas meant...
show in 2007 and 2008. The show in both years was one of the most successful and popular charity shows in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, drawing over 1,750 people to the prestigious London Palladium in 2008.
Television and movies
- He starred in the film The FirmThe Firm (1988 film)The Firm is a 1989 British drama film directed by Alan Clarke and written by Al Ashton for the BBC, starring Gary Oldman as Clive 'Bex' or 'Bexy' Bissel. The film is based on the activities of the Inter City Firm, football firm of West Ham United during the 1970s and 1980s although in the film the...
alongside Gary OldmanGary OldmanGary Leonard Oldman is an English actor, voice actor, filmmaker and musician.A member of the 1980s Brit Pack, Oldman came to prominence via starring roles in British films Meantime , Sid and Nancy and Prick Up Your Ears , with his performance in the latter bringing him his first BAFTA Award...
. - In 2003 he starred in the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
sitcom The CrouchesThe CrouchesThe Crouches is a sitcom which aired on BBC One between 2003 and 2005. The show stars Rudolph Walker, who played Robbie Gee's father, and Mona Hammond, who played Jo's mother. Also other main casts were Robbie Gee and Jo Martin. The show was not well received by critics and only two series were...
as "Roly Crouch", the father in a "triple-generation family sandwich". Also in that year, he made an appearance in the horror/action film UnderworldUnderworld (2003 film)Underworld is a 2003 action-horror film about the secret history of Vampires and Lycans . It is the first installment in the Underworld series. The main plot revolves around Selene , a vampire who is a Death Dealer hunting Lycans...
, alongside Kate BeckinsaleKate BeckinsaleKathryn Bailey "Kate" Beckinsale is an English actress. After some minor television roles, she made her film debut in Much Ado About Nothing while still a student at Oxford University...
and Bill NighyBill NighyWilliam Francis "Bill" Nighy is an English actor and comedian. He worked in theatre and television before his first cinema role in 1981, and made his name in television with The Men's Room in 1991, in which he played the womanizer Prof...
, as "Khan", weapons master and leader of the Death Dealers. - He starred in Sky One's Dream TeamDream Team (TV series)Dream Team is a British television series produced by Hewland International which aired on Sky1 and Sky3 from 1997 to 2007; it chronicled the on-field and off-field affairs of the fictional Harchester United Football Club....
as Linton AlexanderLinton AlexanderLinton Alexander is a footballer on the British footballing TV drama Dream Team, played by Robbie Gee.Linton first appeared midway through Season Five when then manager, Monday Bandele tried to sign Linton's brother Curtis to a Harchester contract. However Curtis told Monday that he would only sign...
, Curtis Alexander's brother. - He played Vinny in the UK Gangster film SnatchSnatchSnatch may refer to:* Snatch , a 2000 British gangster movie by director Guy Ritchie* Snatch theft, grab-and-run theft from a motorcycle, in Malaysia* Snatch, an album by Howie B* Snatch , or Anagrams, word game...
- He also starred in UK Gangster movie Rollin' with the Nines.
- He also co-starred as "Shrimper" in Pirates of the Caribbean and also supported Steven SeagalSteven SeagalSteven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan...
in action thriller Out of ReachOut of Reach (film)Out of Reach is a 2004 direct-to-video action/adventure drama film starring Steven Seagal. It was directed by Po-Chih Leong and written by Trevor Miller and James Townsend...
. - His writing credits include The Real McCoyThe Real McCoy"The real McCoy" is an idiom and metaphor used in much of the English-speaking world to mean "the real thing" or "the genuine article", e.g., "he's the real McCoy"...
and Blouse and Skirt. - Also include the role of Rufus Smalls in Mike Bassett: England ManagerMike Bassett: England ManagerMike Bassett: England Manager is a 2001 satirical comedy film directed by Steve Barron, following the fortunes of the manager of Division One football club Norwich City, Mike Bassett, who having led his side to the 'Mr Clutch Cup', is appointed England manager.The film takes the form of a...
with Ricky TomlinsonRicky TomlinsonEric Tomlinson , known by his stage name Ricky Tomlinson, is an English actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and James "Jim" Royle in The Royle Family....
. - In November 2009, he made a guest appearance on EastEndersEastEndersEastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
as Dexter, the boyfriend of Denise Fox's sister Kim (Tameka EmpsonTameka EmpsonTameka Empson is a British actress and comedienne who is perhaps best known for being one of the three protagonists in the hidden-camera comedy sketch show 3 Non Blondes.Tameka also featured in a episode of MI High : Red Button Rampage, Series one...
). - He also appeared in a RibenaRibenaRibena is a British brand of fruit-based uncarbonated soft drink, carbonated soft drink and fruit drink concentrate produced by GlaxoSmithKline. The original and most common variety contains real blackcurrant juice.- History :...
advertisement campaign. - He played Seymour's dad in Kerching, (Series 4, episode 8); CBBC 2006
- He played DC Armstrong in The Fades, (Episode 1); BBC 2011
- He played Ramanga in 'Young Dracula' (Episode 7); CBBC 2011