Lawrence Robb
Lawrence Robb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1991 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Lawrence Robb (born 7 November 1991) is a Scottish actor, known for portraying Mackenzie Boyd the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 2020. He is also set to appear as a contestant on the twenty-fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2026.
Life and career
[edit source]Robb was born on 7 November 1991 in Glasgow, Scotland, to parents Iain and Claire, and was raised in Kilmacolm.[1][2] He studied at St Columba's School and later the Royal Scottish Academy. Whilst at school, he played rugby and was also a choirboy, as well as acting in a Christmas pantomime aged 14. He subsequently attended the Dance School Of Scotland.[3] Robb is also a singer, and has posted several covers of songs on social media.[4] He later moved to London, and in 2014, appeared as John in the short film The Trouble Downstairs.[5] In August 2020, he appeared in an episode of the Sky Atlantic series I Hate Suzie, portraying the role of Matt.[6] He has also appeared in several stage productions including Into the Woods, Mojo and Legally Blonde.[7][8]
In 2020, Robb joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Mackenzie Boyd. He was introduced as the brother of established character Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb). Since joining the soap, his storylines have included a marriage to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and being kidnapped by John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth).[9][10] He also appeared in the crossover spin-off Corriedale in 2026.[11][12]
In August 2026, Robb was announced as a contestant on the twenty-fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing.[13][14] On joining the show, Robb said: "I don't know who's more excited about this, me or my mother. I can't quite believe that I am going to be getting my dancing shoes on this September on one of my favourite shows of all time! It's a dream come true, and I can't wait to bring my all to ballroom. Wish me luck, and any advice is very welcome - trust me I'll need it!".[15][16][17]
Filmography
[edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Trouble Downstairs | John | Main role | [5] |
| 2020 | I Hate Suzie | Matt | Episode: "Bargaining" | [5] |
| 2020–present | Emmerdale | Mackenzie Boyd | Regular role | [18] |
| 2026 | Corriedale | Mackenzie Boyd | Spin-off | [11] |
| 2026 | Strictly Come Dancing | Himself | Contestant; series 24 | [19] |
Stage
[edit source]| Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Disappeared | Jack | [7] |
| Little Johnny's Big Gay Wedding | Singing Walter | [7] |
| War of the Worlds | Various | [7] |
| The Laramie Project | Various | [7] |
| Swinging Into Christmas | Lead Vocalist | [7] |
| Watertight | Nathan | [7] |
| Into the Woods | Rapunzel's Prince | [7] |
| Mojo | Understudy Silver Johnny | [7] |
| Tommy | Lover / Minister | [7] |
| Cinderella | Prince | [7] |
| Legally Blonde | Aaron / Kyle | [20] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Ward, by Shauna Bannon (22 August 2025). "Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb's new romance with West End actress and leaving soap". RSVP Live. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale star who started acting at Kilmacolm school signs up for Strictly 2026". Glasgow Times. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the Scot set to play Moira's brother in Emmerdale". Glasgow Times. 12 October 2020. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale's Lawrence Robb shares hidden singing talent with Christmas cover". Digital Spy. 22 December 2023. Archived from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Lawrence Robb filmography". Plex.tv. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Soap Fave Becomes 12th Celebrity Confirmed For This Year's Strictly Come Dancing". HuffPost. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Lawrence Robb - United Agents". United Agents. Archived from the original on 7 December 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Legally Blonde review, Curve, Leicester, 2016". The Stage. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale airs Charity and Mackenzie's wedding outcome". Digital Spy. 20 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 March 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Why Emmerdale's Mackenzie Boyd could still be killed off". Digital Spy. 1 September 2025. Archived from the original on 14 July 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Emmerdale's Mackenzie to spark Corriedale chaos as baby secret explodes". Digital Spy. 30 December 2025. Archived from the original on 29 May 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb breaks silence on Mack's freedom – and what happens next". Digital Spy. 20 September 2025. Archived from the original on 1 December 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ Mensah, Katelyn. "Strictly Come Dancing 2026 confirms Emmerdale favourite Lawrence Robb for line-up | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ O'Grady, Sean (6 August 2026). "Emmerdale's Lawrence Robb joins Strictly Come Dancing: 'It's a dream come true'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale's Lawrence Robb is the twelfth celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2026". BBC. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb joins Strictly line-up". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Twelfth contestant revealed for this year's Strictly". RTÉ. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb on Mack's downfall in baby story". Digital Spy. 5 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing confirms TWELFTH celebrity joining the BBC ballroom for 2026 – a soap star". Digital Spy. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Nicola (22 February 2016). "Full casting announced for Curve's Legally Blonde". Curve Theatre, Leicester. Archived from the original on 17 April 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.