Rob Adams (actor)

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Rob Adams
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Born
Robert Lee Adams II

(1970-02-27) February 27, 1970 (age 54)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, acting coach, football coach
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Amy Adams
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(m. 1996)​
Children3
Parents
Website www.theactorsworkshop.com

Rob Adams (born Robert Lee Adams II; February 27, 1970) is an American actor, owner of The Actors Workshop, film acting coach, offensive coordinator at Tesoro High School and former college football quarterback.

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Early years

Adams was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to actor/radio personality R. J. Adams and documentary producer Diane C. Adams. After finishing college Adams briefly coached football before following in his father's footsteps as an actor/film acting coach. In 1992, Adams took it upon himself to terminate a disruptive teacher and at the same time dismissed several students from the program. As a result, he was made a full partner in the ownership of The Actors Workshop.

While growing up in Mission Viejo, California, Adams played Quarterback for the Jr. All- American Cowboys until he entered his freshman year at Mission Viejo High School, [1] playing QB for the Diablos until graduating in 1988. His role as Quarterback continued with both the Saddleback Gauchos and Cal State Hayward Pioneers. [2] [3] During his tenure at the workshop, Adams served as the J.V. Head Football Coach with his alma mater, Mission Viejo Diablos before moving on to Varsity QB coach and Offensive Coordinator with the Mustangs of Trabuco Hills High School. In 2002, Adams gave up his football duties to devote himself as a full-time acting coach and Film/TV acting career.

Film/TV

During the past thirty years Adams has appeared in dozens of Film and Television roles including appearances on General Hospital , Days of Our Lives , Silk Stalkings , The Lone Gunman, Snowday and Forrest Gump . [4] Currently in production, "Abeo Pharisee" and "The Studio Club" which Adams stars as CSI Investigator Brenton Troy. [5] [6]

Film acting coach

In 1992 at the age of 22, Rob Adams started coaching acting and in 1997, became director of The Actors Workshop founded in 1978. [7] It was under the direction of Rob that The Actors Workshop opened its North Hollywood studio in 2000. Rob has trained several successful actors which include, Rampage Jackson, Warren G, Tiffany, Sarah Lancaster, Wayne Bastrup, Annet Mahendru, David Farkas and Randy Josselyn. The Actors Workshop is currently ranked as one of the top 3 Acting School in California. [8] In March 2023, Rob started his 32nd year as an acting coach making him one of the longest tenured coaches in the business.

Tesoro high school football

After several years away from high school coaching, in 2017 Adams joined the Tesoro football staff as a Junior Varsity coach. [9] In 2019, Rob was promoted to Varsity Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach. [10] In his 1st season the Titans offense averaged 32 points and 381 yards a game.

Family

Rob is married to Amy Adams. The couple has three children, Emma, Tyler and Rachel.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994 Forrest Gump College Quarterback
2000 Snow Day Billy
2003The Prince of Guilt?Officer #2
2007 The Wager Reporter
2010 The Final Journey Major Mark Ryan
2012Abeo PhariseeLAPD Sergeant
2014The Studio ClubBrenton Troy
2019 6 Underground Hansi
2020For the GoblinsBar

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990–1991 1st & Ten Rod Stevens4 episodes
1992 Melrose Place RichieEpisode: "For Love or Money"
Days of Our Lives RileyEpisode: "Episode #1.6925"
1993–1994 General Hospital Bill Danton2 episodes
1996 Deadly Games Trash ManEpisode: "The Trash Man"
1998 Silk Stalkings Frat BoyEpisode: "The Party"
1999 Family Law Bailiff3 episodes
2001 The Associates Keith TaylorEpisode: "Don't Ask Don't Tell"
The Lone Gunman Roger BerensonEpisode: "The Lying Game"
2002 First Monday Jason CarnegieEpisode: "Family Secrets"
That's Life Walt ReynoldsEpisode: "Gutterball"
2003 According to Jim ThomasEpisode: "The Ring"
2004 The D.A. Deputy D.A. RicksEpisode: "The People vs. Patricia Henry"
The Last Casino CheaterTV movie
LAXOfficer BecklerEpisode: "The Longest Morning"
2005–2006 Close to Home Dr. Charles Branson4 episodes
2006 Passions Detective Tyler Rhodes2 episodes
2007 Prison Break ConvictEpisode: "John Doe"
2009–2010 Friday Night Lights Coach Reeves3 episodes

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  2. ↑ "HSU Wins Conference Title". The Times-Standard. 1990-10-28.
  3. ↑ "Pioneers Run Over, Through S.F. State". The Daily Review. 1990-10-21.
  4. ↑ "Rob Adams". IMDb.
  5. ↑ Gary Lycan (2011-07-31). "R.J. Adams left Bob Shannon behind". Orange County Register.[ failed verification ]
  6. ↑ Gary Lycan (2012-10-18). "The Studio Club". Orange County Register.[ failed verification ]
  7. ↑ "The Cold, Cold Reading". Drama-Logue. April 16–22, 1990.
  8. ↑ "10 Best Acting Schools in California". Mademan Madel. October 1–31, 2010.
  9. ↑ "Home". tesorofootball.com.
  10. ↑ "Coach Rob Adams | COACHES".
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