| Jules Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Julius Robertson 1991 (age 33–34) London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Family | Geoffrey Robertson Kathy Lette (parents) |
Julius Robertson (born 1991) is a British actor, best known for his role as Jason Haynes in the BBC medical drama Holby City. Both Robertson and the character of Jason have Autism.
Career
When he was eighteen, Robertson decided to become an actor. He enrolled at Regent's University, London, becoming their first known autistic pupil. He subsequently won a college award for excellence. He later joined Access All Areas, which solely represents neurodivergent actors.
Holby City
In 2015, Robertson was cast in the semi-regular role of Jason Haynes in Holby City, becoming one of the first autistic actors to actually play a neurodivergent role in a major BBC drama. He continued to play the part up until the show's last episode in 2022. His performance received acclaim from critics and neurodivergent organisations.
Robertson expressed hopes that his character would inspire further representation for those on the spectrum: “I hope that I'm seen as a role model. I hope that I'm encouraging people with other conditions or people who are on the spectrum and have autism or mild learning difficulties. If they watch me on Holby City I hope I'm showing them that it can happen for them and they shouldn't lose faith and hope.”
Later work
Robertson has made guest appearances in Endeavour and Midsomer Murders. He has expressed interest in playing a James Bond villain, and hopes to become the first neurodivergent actor to portray Hamlet.
Personal life
Robertson was born in London. Robertson's parents are barrister Geoffrey Robertson and author Kathy Lette. He has a younger sister, Georgina.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Mad Cows | Boy in mothercare | Credited as Julius Robertson |
| 2016-2022 | Holby City | Jason Haynes | 49 episodes |
| 2017 | Air | Danny | Short film |
| 2021 | Endeavour | Debating Society President | Episode: “Colours” |
| 2021 | Love | Oscar | Short film |
| 2022 | Midsomer Murders | Charlie Cabot | Episode: “The Debt of Lies” |
References
- ^ Lette, Kathy (19 February 2023). "Drama schools rejected my son. He has just won his second best actor award". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- Robertson, Julius (3 October 2016). "Julius Robertson: 'Autistic people have extraordinary minds, this play will help you understand us more'". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- "Drama shortlist". National Autistic Society. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- Shaw, Alan (12 August 2016). "Being autistic will not stop my acting career, says Holby City's Jules Robertson". The Sunday Post. (DC Thomson). Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- "Talented Youth Patron Jules Robertson to appear in BBC's Holby City". Ambitious about Autism. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- "My role on Holby City helps change attitudes about autism – Jules". Scope. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- Robertson, Jules (18 October 2017). "Autistic People Are Acting Every Day - Acting Trying To Be Normal". www.huffingtonpost.co.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- Purcell, Emma (27 May 2019). "Actor Jules Robertson on living with Asperger's and rising to fame in Holby City". disabilityhorizons.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- Wheatley, Jane (2 August 2014). "Author Two of us: Kathy Lette and Julius". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- Anderson, Shauna (27 June 2016). "Author Kathy Lette has penned a breathtaking post about her 25-year-old son with autism". Mamamia. Retrieved 14 June 2023.