After training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the South Coast Repertory theater, Robert immediately began working in Los Angeles theater where he received critical acclaim in a number of productions. Robert also produced, wrote and directed 'The Living Edge' television show for the Warner Brothers Television Network and has directed dozens of commercials. His play 'aka Eat The Runt' was a critical and audience hit, earning critics pick from every major publication in Los Angeles. The play earned Robert a best playwriting nomination from the LA Weekly theater critics. Robert returned to acting in 2013 after a talent manager convinced him to come back to acting after seeing his performance in Buffalohole, a play Robert had written.