Robert Keniston

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Role

Actor | Writer

Robert Keniston

Biography

Robert is originally from The Rockaways in Queens NY where his first interest in the performing arts was to be a stuntman. In 1995 he moved to West Palm Beach where his passion for acting began to blossom while performing at the Lake Worth Playhouse and The Stonzek Studio Theater. His experience in the performing arts would continue at The Delray Beach Playhouse, The Broward Stage Door Theater and during the early days of Palm Beach Dramaworks; where he would serve as one of the company's first stage-managers. In 2004 he moved to Los Angeles and while earning his B.F.A. Degree in Graphic Design from Woodbury University, he was cast in his first professional role as Charlie Chaplin at Universal Studios Hollywood. He continued to hone his craft with some of the most respected acting coaches in the industry, including Scott Sedita (Scott Sedita Acting Studios), Laura Gardner (Howard Fine Studios) and Sam Christensen (Sam Christensen Studios). Robert has also worked on the production side of Hollywood, including working for The Academy Awards and The Primetime Emmys Awards. Soon, he began producing his own content. One project he's particularly proud of is "BLUE", a short film about depression. When he is not acting he enjoys appreciating good design, minimalism, reading, writing and being an active participant the SAG/AFTRA union.