Born
on the 9th November 1964, in Raleigh, North Carolina and
was raised in Washington D.C. McNeill’s family finally settled in
Atlanta, Georgia. After attending a local high school, Robbie decided
to move to New York City to become an actor. After a number of chorus
roles and small parts, he enrolled in The Julliard School, where he
spent two years studying the trade.
While
attending Julliard, Robbie was cast as Charlie Brent on the popular
daytime drama ‘All My Children’. From 1984 through 1986, McNeill
became a favourite in the world of daytime soaps, his efforts earning
him a Daytime Emmy Nomination. During this time, he also starred in
the science fiction feature film ‘Masters of The Universe’,
alongside Courtney Cox, Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella.
After
leaving ‘All My Children’, McNeill landed a starring role in the
national touring production of ‘Into the Woods’ which brought him
to Los Angeles. He was also in the Lincoln Centre’s critically
acclaimed production of ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ which also
starred Stockard Channing.
McNeill
appeared in numerous television series including LA Law, Quantum Leap
and Murder, She Wrote. He also appeared in the Next Generation episode
‘First Duty’ as Nicholas Locarno.
McNeill
landed a starring role in the ABC series ‘Going To Extremes’. He
also has recurring roles on ABC’s ‘Homefront’ and CBC’s
‘Second Chances’. He also appeared as Romeo in ‘Romeo and
Juliet’ at the Ford Theatre in Hollywood, earning a Dramalogue Award
as Best Actor for that performance.
Robbie
has directed four episodes of Voyager; ‘Sacred Ground’,
‘Unity’, ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’ and ‘Body and Soul’.
He has also directed some short films and other projects.
After
Voyager, Robert has directed episodes of 'Enterprise' and 'Dawson's
Creek'. He has also starred in a film, 'Infested' and guest starred on
'The Outer Limits'.
Robbie
and his wife Carol currently reside in Los Angeles with their three
children, daughter Taylor and sons Kyle and Carter.
