Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
- Created by
- Paul Mayhew-Archer
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
- 1S1 E1
A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
Nov 14, 199130 min
Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.
- 2S1 E2
I Can Do That
Nov 21, 199130 min
To obtain a major action role, Robert claims he can perform all sorts of athletic feats. Fortunately, he is a quick learner and almost gets away with it. Almost.
- 3S1 E3
Fathers and Sons
Nov 28, 199130 min
Robert and Sue are planning a vacation to Greece, but duty calls when he gets a small part. Unsure of how to tell Sue that he needs to delay his vacation plans, he claims he is adopted and must attend his 'real' father's funeral.
- 4S1 E4
May the Farce Be with You
Dec 5, 199130 min
Desmond and his wife are at the theatre to wish Robert good luck on his new part in a comedy, but the farce is acted in the dressing room when Desmond gets the wrong end of the stick after Robert explains the play.
- 5S1 E5
Night of the Living Dead
Dec 12, 199130 min
Robert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.
- 6S1 E6
Not Suitable for Parents
Dec 19, 199130 min
Robert has been cast in a sex comedy, but when Sue's straight-laced parents come to visit, he dares not have them see him in it. He suggests Sue take them to see 'The Importance of Being Earnest' instead. Bad decision.
Starring
John Gordon Sinclair
Robert Neilson
Victor Spinetti
Desmond Shaw
Gina McKee
Sue Bishop
- L
Lynn Scott-Farrell
Brenda
Benedict Taylor
Sebastian Groom
Pat Starr
Marcia Blake
- G
Geraldine Newman
Felicity Turner
- K
Kate O'Sullivan
Sophie
- S
Scott Sherrin
Man at Party
- F
Fiona Beazley
Girl in Commercial
Gareth Hunt
Tom Miller
Jan Ravens
Linda
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch An Actor's Life for Me?
- An Actor's Life for Me is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of An Actor's Life for Me are there?
- An Actor's Life for Me has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of An Actor's Life for Me?
- An Actor's Life for Me has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 19, 1991.
- Who stars in An Actor's Life for Me?
- An Actor's Life for Me stars John Gordon Sinclair, Victor Spinetti, Gina McKee, Lynn Scott-Farrell, Benedict Taylor.
