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Robert Gant continues to emerge as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors.
In 2002-2003, Gant graced television screens every week as part of the cast of Showtime’s hit television series, “Queer as Folk.” On the show, Robert plays writer and college professor, Ben Bruckner.
Just Prior to "Queer As Folk," he recurred on the WB’s “Popular” as the eccentric Principal, Calvin Krupps. Gant has also had many notable guest spots on such TV hits as “Friends,” where he played one of two gorgeous men Lisa Kudrow’s character was dating simultaneously, “Caroline in the City” where he recurred as Caroline’s boyfriend, Trevor, “Veronica’s Closet,” “Becker,” “Melrose Place,” “Ellen,” and "Providence." He also appeared in the independent film “The Contract” and the soon-to-be-released “Fits and Starts.”
In May 2003, Bobby was cast in the independent film, "Marie and Bruce," starring Julianne Moore and Matthew Broderick. And in June, Bobby was the recipient of a special civil rights award presented to him in New York's City Hall. Other recipients were Sharon Gless and Gale Harold, also of "Queer as Folk," along with "Chicago" director Rob Marshall and Steven Daldry.
Gant began acting in television commercials at the age of ten in his home state of Florida. At the age of eleven, he performed a soft-shoe routine with Bob Hope as part of Hope’s USO tour. Following high school, Gant headed to the University of Pennsylvania and then on to Georgetown Law School. While studying law, he never gave up on his true passion, acting, and performed in numerous theatrical productions. Interestingly, it was his career as an attorney that brought him to Los Angeles when he accepted a position with the world’s largest law firm. In a twist of fate, four months after his relocation, the Los Angeles office was closed. Taking that as an omen, he made the decision to focus all of his time on his acting and has been working ever since.
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" .... Lewis Greyburg (1 episode, 2007)
- Empty Eyes (2007) TV Episode .... Lewis Greyburg
Save Me (2007) .... Scott
"Pepper Dennis" .... Benny Gold (1 episode, 2006)
- Celebrity Twin Could Hang: Film at Eleven (2006) TV Episode .... Benny Gold
"Queer as Folk" .... Professor Ben Bruckner ... (55 episodes, 2002-2005)
"The Closer" .... Julian Carver (1 episode, 2005)
- Batter Up (2005) TV Episode .... Julian Carver
Billy's Dad Is a Fudge-Packer (2004) .... Billy's Dad
Marie and Bruce (2004) .... Bartender
"Providence" (1 episode, 2002)
- It's Raining Men (2002) TV Episode
"V.I.P." .... Arthur Goodwin (1 episode, 2002)
- Val Cubed (2002) TV Episode .... Arthur Goodwin
Fits and Starts (2002) .... Ian
"Popular" .... Principal Calvin Krupps (12 episodes, 2000-2001)
Uta Hagen's Acting Class (2001) (V) .... Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew
"Veronica's Closet" .... Bernie (1 episode, 2000)
- Veronica Sets Josh Up (2000) TV Episode .... Bernie
"Linc's" .... Dr. Brad Wheeler (1 episode, 2000)
- I Just Want to Testify (2000) TV Episode .... Dr. Brad Wheeler
"Rude Awakening" .... Jim (1 episode, 1999)
- Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder (1999) TV Episode .... Jim
"Becker" .... Doug (1 episode, 1999)
- Cyrano De-Beckerac (1999) TV Episode (as Robert J. Gant) .... Doug
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) .... Professor
The Contract (1999) .... Gene Collins
"Fantasy Island" .... Dave Sullivan (1 episode, 1998)
- Estrogen (1998) TV Episode .... Dave Sullivan
"Caroline in the City" .... Trevor (9 episodes, 1997-1998)
"Style and Substance" .... Matthew (1 episode, 1998)
- Terry, We Hardly Knew Ye (1998) TV Episode .... Matthew
"Head Over Heels" .... Blake (1 episode, 1997)
- Hot Guy (1997) TV Episode .... Blake
"Silk Stalkings" .... Kevin (1 episode, 1997)
- Night of the Parrot (1997) TV Episode .... Kevin
"Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" .... Robin Hood Bartender (1 episode, 1997)
- Party, Party (1997) TV Episode .... Robin Hood Bartender
"Friends" .... Jason (1 episode, 1997)
- The One with Ross's Thing (1997) TV Episode .... Jason
"Life with Roger" .... Rod Davis (1 episode, 1997)
- The Boxer Rebellion (1997) TV Episode .... Rod Davis
"Night Stand" .... Frank Thatcher (1 episode, 1997)
- Leave Your Job or I'm Leaving You (1997) TV Episode .... Frank Thatcher
"Melrose Place" .... Deputy Tom ... (2 episodes, 1994-1996)
- Moving Violations (1996) TV Episode .... Deputy Tom
- Just Say No (1994) TV Episode .... Room Service Waiter
"Townies" .... Guy (1 episode)
- Things to Do in Gloucester When You Are Dead .... Guy
"High Tide" (1 episode, 1996)
- Old Friends (1996) TV Episode
Jane Street (1996/II) .... Jay
"Step by Step" .... Fireman (1 episode, 1995)
- Three Girls and a Baby (1995) TV Episode .... Fireman
"My Wildest Dreams" .... Stewart (1 episode, 1995)
- Sister's Mister (1995) TV Episode .... Stewart
"My So-Called Life" .... Gunther (1 episode, 1994)
- Pressure (1994) TV Episode .... Gunther
"Ellen" .... Dr. Garber (1 episode, 1994)
- The Dentist (1994) TV Episode .... Dr. Garber