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Craig Roberts Biography
Birth Name:Craig Roberts
Birth Place:Bargoed, Wales, United Kingdom
Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was named Young British Performer of the Year in 2012 at the London Critics Circle Film Awards for his performance in "Submarine․"
- Won a BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Submarine․"
- Had major roles in a number of British children's dramas
- Was in two films where Sally Hawkins played his character's mother, "Submarine" and "Jayne Eyre․"
- Toured with the Y Touring Theatre Company in 2008, performing in "Full Time," a play addressing racism, sexism and homophobia in football
- Starred in a Tim Burton directed music video for "Here with Me" by The Killers
- While preparing for his role in "The Submarine" he watched "The Graduate" at his director's request and really connected with Dustin Hoffman's performance
Awards
- 2011British Independent Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer: nominated
- 2012BAFTA Cymru Award-Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau): winner
- 2012Empire Award-Best Male Newcomer: nominated
- 2012ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: winner
- 2015Golden Duke-International Competition: nominated
- 2016BAFTA Cymru Award-Best Writer: nominated
- 2016Directors' Week Special Jury Award-: winner
- 2016Directors' Week Award-Best Film: nominated
- 2020Tiantan Award-Best Film: nominated
- 2022Best International Feature-Best film: nominated