ROBERT X. GOLPHIN

Robert X. Golphin is a multi-award-winning actor, filmmaker, and writer, best known for his role as Dunbar Reed in The Great Debaters alongside Denzel Washington.

His performances in Essential and How To Tie A Tie earned him numerous 'Best Actor' honors on the international film festival circuit from 2020-2023.

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Robert’s screen and stage credits include The Wire and John Adams (HBO), Underground Kings, and The Storm: An Original Pop Rock Musical.

As a director, his feature film debut Freshman Friday (2020), starred NAACP Theater Award-winner Jerrel O'Neal and international recording artist Brian McKnight Jr.

Robert has written, produced, and/or directed a diverse array of award-winning short films, music videos, documentaries, spec TV pilots, and stage-plays. Among his previous or current collaborators are actor/director Niki Koss (Famous in Love) and house music icon Julie McKnight.

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A lauded author, Robert authored the novellas Cold Night In A Warm Season (2021) and Abandoning Adam: Confessions of an HBCU Scholar. His screenwriting has received accolades from WeScreenplay, ABC Talent Development, and the Set In Philadelphia Screenplay Competition.

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In addition to his work in film, Robert has a vast background in print and broadcast journalism, including his award-winning series RXG Exclusives. 

Robert is passionate about mentoring young filmmakers and creatives of all ages. ​He holds an MFA in Screenwriting, a B.A. in Theatre & Film (Magna Cum Laude), and a diploma in Creative Writing.