Michael Roberds (January 18, 1964 – May 15, 2016) was a
Canadian
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actor who starred in
YTV's ''
The New Addams Family
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'' as
Uncle Fester
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.
Early life
Roberds began reading by the age of three. He performed the role of
Big Bird
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in the school play "Christmas on Sesame Street" at age five.
He entertained his neighbours by reading them jokes at parties and quickly grew to enjoy the attention.
Throughout his school career, he was active in theater productions and began acting professionally in 1987 when he did his first television commercial for
GM.
Career
He wrote and performed sketches for ''David Chalk's Computer Show'', in addition to roles on the mystery drama series
Strange Luck
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and in ''
Ernest Goes to School
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'' starring
Jim Varney
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. He starred on
Fox Family's ''
The New Addams Family
''The New Addams Family'' is a sitcom that aired from October 1998 to August 1999 on YTV in Canada and Fox Family in the United States and CITV in the United Kingdom on weekends. It was produced by Shavick Entertainment and Saban Entertainment ...
'' as
Uncle Fester
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. His television guest appearances include ''
Da Vinci's City Hall
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'', ''
Supernatural
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'', and ''
Police Academy
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''. Roberds was also a member of the comedy troupe "Almost Midnight".
Personal life
Roberds died after a brief illness on May 15, 2016.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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TV.com : Michael RoberdsBrenna and Brittany Interview - Michael Roberds - August 1999Michael RoberdsAveleyman)
1964 births
2016 deaths
20th-century Canadian male actors
21st-century Canadian male actors
Canadian male film actors
Canadian male television actors
People from Langley, British Columbia (city)
Male actors from Vancouver
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