Robin Soans

About

obin Soans (born 20 June 1946, Northamptonshire, England) is a British actor and playwright specialising in verbatim and documentary theatre, with a career spanning over five decades. His plays include Talking to Terrorists (2005) and Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage (2015). In theatre he has performed at the National Theatre, Royal Court, RSC, and Shakespeare's Globe, including Justice Shallow in Player Kings (West End, 2024). His film credits include The Queen (2006), Viceroy's House (2017), Victoria & Abdul (2017), Red Joan (2018), and Napoleon (2023). On television he has appeared in Doctor Who, Inspector Morse, Endeavour, Victoria (6 episodes), and Dalgliesh (2023). No major awards are on record.

Known for

Doctor WhoSeries • 2005Midsomer MurdersSeries • 1997Doctor WhoSeries • 1963The BillSeries • 1984Agatha Christie's MarpleSeries • 2004Waking the DeadSeries • 2001BergeracSeries • 1981VictoriaSeries • 2016Jonathan CreekSeries • 1997LovejoySeries • 1986SilkSeries • 2011NapoleonMovie • 2023DalglieshSeries • 2021The QueenMovie • 2006Victoria & AbdulMovie • 2017Red JoanMovie • 2018Viceroy's HouseMovie • 2017The Princess Switch: Switched AgainMovie • 2020The Princess SwitchMovie • 2018The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the StarMovie • 2021Blue JuiceMovie • 1995Pierrepoint: The Last HangmanMovie • 2005AbsolutionMovie • 1978ComradesMovie • 1987