Mitchell Robertson (actor)
Mitchell Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cumbernauld, Scotland |
| Education | Glasgow Clyde College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021-present |
Mitchell Robertson is a Scottish television and film actor. His television credits include Mayflies (2022), Curfew (2024) and Half Man (2026).
Early life
[edit]From Cumbernauld, Scotland,[1] Robertson studied acting and performance at Glasgow Clyde College.[2]
Career
[edit]Prior prior to beginning to study drama in his final year of school, Robertson had started acting in home-made You Tube videos as a teenager, which led to the creation of independent production co-operative JintyHouse in 2022, through which Robertson both acted in and directed short films. Robertson appeared in a professional capacity on-screen in early roles as young Tibbs in the BBC Two adaptation of Andrew O'Hagan's 2020 novel Mayflies.He also appeared in ITV crime drama series Curfew as well as A Very British Scandal.[3][4][2] He also appeared in Athina Rachel Tsangari folk drama film Harvest (2024), opposite Caleb Landry Jones and Harry Melling, and mystery series adaptation Moonflower Murders.[2]
Robertson portrayed the young Niall in Half Man appearing alongside Stuart Campbell as the younger versions played by Jamie Bell and series creator Richard Gadd.[5][6][7] Robertson was named a Screen Daily Star of Tomorrow in September 2026.[8] He has an upcoming role in Scotland-set BBC legal drama Counsels and as the male lead in crime drama All The Colours.[2]
Partial filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Very British Scandal | Lennox | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Mayflies | Young Tibbs | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Harvest | Christopher Derby | |
| 2024 | Curfew | Eddie | 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Moonflower Murders | Jack Williams | 2 episodes |
| 2026 | Half Man | Young Niall | 3 episodes |
| TBA | Counsels | Robbie | |
References
[edit]- ↑ Ford, Lily (8 May 2026). "'Half Man' Star Mitchell Robertson on Where That Explosive Episode Three Courtroom Scene Leaves Things: "There's No Coming Back"". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Stars of Tomorrow 2026: Mitchell Robertson (actor)". screendaily.com. 22 Sep 2026. Retrieved 22 Sep 2026.
- ↑ Kher, Ameen. "MITCHELL ROBERTSON - BELIEVING IN THE DELUSION". Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Mitchell Robertson on his role in Richard Gadd's Half Man". The Skinny. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ King, Jack (8 May 2026). "Half Man's Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell on their big courtroom twist". GQ. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ Prusakowski, Steven. "Interview: 'Half Man' Actor Mitchell Robertson Brings Nuance, Vulnerability, and Shame to Young Niall". Awards Radar. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ Robinson, Martin (15 July 2026). "Half Man star Mitchell Robertson: 'I now see my working classness as my strength'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Screen unveils 2026 UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow". screendaily.com. 22 Sep 2026. Retrieved 22 Sep 2026.