ROBERT X. GOLPHIN

Robert X. Golphin is a multi award-winning actor/filmmaker/screenwriter and teaching artist whose work is rooted in the belief that storytelling can inspire, provoke, and empower.

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A lifelong lover of words, Robert began exploring storytelling as a child, trying to read newspapers upside down at age three -following in the footsteps of his mother, a gifted writer. Though he once dreamed of becoming a doctor or lawyer, a creative awakening at age 12 set him on a path toward the arts.

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Robert's career spans stage, screen, and behind the camera. He appeared alongside Denzel Washington in the Golden Globe nominated The Great Debaters and shared the screen with series star Andre Royo (Bubbles) on HBO’s The Wire. He was also cast in HBO’s John Adams.

Robert's work as a storyteller and performer has earned recognition across the international festival circuit, including his multi award-winning short films Essential (2020) and Chest Candy (2025), as well as the LGBTQ+ narrative short How To Tie A Tie (2022).

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Robert has independently published two novellas: Cold Night In A Warm Season (2021), praised by readers for its emotional depth, resonance, and cinematic writing, and Abandoning Adam: Confessions of an HBCU Scholar, a raw, journal-style work reflecting a candid, unfiltered voice.

His background in print and broadcast journalism, combined with an MFA in Screenwriting, a B.A. in Theatre & Film (Magna Cum Laude), and a diploma in Creative Writing, informs his work with a unique perspective on storytelling.

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Committed to fostering the next generation of creatives, Robert teaches film camps, workshops, and masterclasses, providing emerging artists with the tools and encouragement to bring their own voices to the screen.

Robert continues to create and pursue opportunities, whether independent, mainstream, or educational - across acting, filmmaking, writing, teaching, and other storytelling endeavors that challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on audiences.