Iain Robertson

Iain Robertson
Born (1981-05-27) 27 May 1981
Glasgow, Scotland
Other nameDonald Iain Robertson
OccupationActor
Years active1995–2026
Known forSmall Faces, Grange Hill, Rab C. Nesbitt, River City
Spouse
Judith Milne
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(m. 2006; div. 2009)​
AwardsBAFTA, Ian Charleson Award, twice nominee.

Iain Robertson (born 27 May 1981) is a Scottish former actor. He appeared in the films Small Faces (1996) and The Debt Collector (1999), as well as the television series Grange Hill, Rab C. Nesbitt and Band of Brothers.

In 2026, Robertson was convicted of multiple offences, receiving a nine-year prison sentence.[1]

Early life

Iain Robertson grew up in a family of seven in a tenement in Govan, Glasgow. He held no thoughts of becoming an actor until a primary school teacher pointed out his potential for drama. Robertson has said, "growing up in Govan put fire in my belly, made me push harder and also appreciate the things that have come my way."[2]

At the age of 11, Robertson joined a local dramatic arts group. He set about producing his own play, co-written and directed by his friends. At 12, he won a scholarship to the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.[2]

Robertson then appeared in British dramas Kavanagh Q.C., Silent Witness, and Bramwell. In 1995, Gillies Mackinnon cast him as the lead in the feature film Small Faces.

Career

Robertson portrayed Craig Stevenson in the paranormal drama series Sea of Souls. He appeared in the sequel Basic Instinct 2 (2006), alongside American actress Sharon Stone. During a prolific period, he took parts in the thriller The Contractor (2007) with Wesley Snipes and joined the cast of Rab C. Nesbitt[3] returning to the streets of his youth.

In 2011, Robertson starred with Simon Callow and Harry Enfield in the feature-length film Acts of Godfrey, a British comedy written entirely in verse.[4]

Robertson appeared as Spanky in a revival of John Byrne's Slab Boys trilogy, and as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet at the Citizens' Theatre. In 2009, he performed at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, in a theatre adaptation of James Hogg's "Confessions of a Justified Sinner".[5]

During the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Robertson performed in D.C. Jackson's My Romantic History at the Traverse Theatre.[6][7]

Robertson also starred in a one-man show Angels by Ronan O'Donnell at the "Play, a Pie and a Pint" event in Glasgow. This performance received acclaim from critics, noting his exceptional performance.[8]

In 2011, Robertson appeared in a revival of The Hard Man, a play about the Scottish criminal Jimmy Boyle.[9]

Robertson starred with Dawn Steele on Sea of Souls, they had previously appeared together in The Slab Boys.[10] He worked with co-star Bill Paterson on the feature film The Match.[11]

From 2017 until 2023, Robertson played the role of Stevie O'Hara in River City, replacing Cas Harkins, who had played the role from 2003 to 2005.

Personal life

Robertson married Judith Milne in 2006.[12] They divorced in 2009.[13]

In 2004, Robertson was accused of assaulting a photographer in Stirling,[14] but was acquitted.[15]

Sexual assault allegations and convictions

In 2025, Robertson was charged with offences against four women, including the rape of one.[16] He was convicted in June 2026 of raping a woman and assaulting two others.[17] In July 2026, he was sentenced to nine years in jail.[1]

Filmography

Selected theatre credits

Selected radio credits

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape". BBC News. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Iain Robertson". Sunnygovan.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Interview: Rab C Nesbitt actors Iain Robertson and Cora Bissett". The Scotsman. 17 January 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  4. ↑ Masters, Tim (27 September 2011). "BBC News - Acts of Godfrey film is a first for verse". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "Theatre reviews: Confessions Of A Justified Sinner". The Scotsman. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "Fallout as two worlds collide..." Herald Scotland. 9 August 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Theatre review: My Romantic History at Crucible Studio Theatre, Sheffield". Britishtheatreguide.info. Archived from the original on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Angels". Joycemcmillan.wordpress.com. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  9. ↑ Archived 21 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ "Theatre review: Cuttin' A Rug at Traverse, Edinburgh". Britishtheatreguide.info. Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  11. ↑ "The Match (1999) Movie Review from". Eye for Film. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  12. ↑ "Seal of souls as star Iain gets wed. - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  13. ↑ Fulton, Rick (5 January 2022). "River City's Iain Robertson says relationship was 'struggling' due to lockdown". Daily Record. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "Star relieved after friend cleared". BBC News. 6 February 2004. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  15. ↑ "DOUGRAY GETS HIS MISSION ACCOMPLISHED; Pal in the clear after star gives evidence". Thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  16. ↑ "River City actor Iain Robertson to face trial over rape charge". BBC News. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape". BBC News. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "Director's relief over Whisky Galore! star". The Herald. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Afternoon Drama, McLevy - Series 8, The Blue Gown". Bbc.co.uk. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  20. ↑ "BBC Radio 4 - An Audience with Ed Reardon". Bbc.co.uk. 3 January 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  21. ↑ "The Sensitive: A Nobody by Alastair Jessiman". Radiodramareviews.com. 24 March 2010. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  22. ↑ "BBC Radio Scotland - The Blue Hen". Bbc.co.uk. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  23. ↑ BBC – Scottish Shorts – The Astronaut
  24. ↑ "Friday Drama, Tough Love". Bbc.co.uk. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  25. ↑ Jimmy Murphy Makes Amends, bbc.co.uk; accessed 30 August 2017.
  26. ↑ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Ian Rankin - Rebus, Black and Blue, Episode 1". Bbc.co.uk. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  27. ↑ BBC – Woman's Hour Drama – The Tenderness of Wolves, bbc.co.uk; accessed 30 August 2017.
  28. ↑ "BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, Doctor Faustus". Bbc.co.uk. 15 June 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  29. ↑ "The Best Snow For Skiing". Radiolistings.co.uk. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  30. ↑ "Drama on 3 - Three Japanese Gothic Tales". BBC. 26 December 2004. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  31. ↑ "Soft Fall The Sounds Of Eden". Radiolistings.co.uk. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  32. ↑ "THE PASSION National Theatre". Promenade Productions. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  33. ↑ "Iain Robertson profile". Iainrobertfans.livejournal.com. Retrieved 4 October 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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