Ian Roberts is a multifaceted South African artist, renowned for his impressive body of work in television, theatre, and music.
Born in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, Roberts spent his formative years on a citrus farm near the town, which would later influence his creative pursuits.
He attended St. Andrew's Preparatory School and St. Andrew's College in Grahamstown, where he laid the foundation for his future academic and professional endeavors.
After completing his national service in the South African Army in 1971, Roberts pursued a variety of careers, including a stint in photography at the Port Elizabeth Technical College from 1973 to 1975.
In 1976, he enrolled at Rhodes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Speech, Drama, and Social Anthropology.
Throughout his career, Ian Roberts has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, with a diverse range of credits in theatre, television, and film.
Roberts was previously married to South African actress Michele Botes, with whom he shared two children, before their divorce in 1999.
