Robert has appeared in the Broadway production of "Vieux Carre" by Tennessee Williams. He studied with and taught for Lee Strasberg. He is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, a former moderator there and coordinator of the writers/directors unit under the direction of Ernie Martin.Robert has produced a number of plays and short films. The most notable, a six month run of "Frankie and Johnny" was very well received and reviewed.Robert has written a number of screenplays on controversial subjects including "Follow the Prophet", which premiered at the 2009 Santa Barbara Film Festival.