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Jules Robertson

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Jules Robertson
Born
Julius Robertson

1991 (age 32–33)
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
FamilyGeoffrey Robertson
Kathy Lette (parents)

Julius Robertson (born 1991)[1] 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

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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.[1]

Holby City

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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.[2] He continued to play the part up until the show's last episode in 2022. His performance received acclaim from critics and neurodivergent organisations.[3][4][5]

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.”[6]

Later work

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Robertson has made guest appearances in Endeavour and Midsomer Murders.[1] He has expressed interest in playing a James Bond villain, and hopes to become the first neurodivergent actor to portray Hamlet.[1][7]

Personal life

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Robertson was born in London.[8] Robertson's parents are barrister Geoffrey Robertson and author Kathy Lette.[9] He has a younger sister, Georgina.[10]

Filmography

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Drama shortlist". National Autistic Society. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Talented Youth Patron Jules Robertson to appear in BBC's Holby City". Ambitious about Autism. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  6. ^ "My role on Holby City helps change attitudes about autism – Jules". Scope. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  7. ^ Robertson, Jules (18 October 2017). "Autistic People Are Acting Every Day - Acting Trying To Be Normal". www.huffingtonpost.co.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Wheatley, Jane (2 August 2014). "Author Two of us: Kathy Lette and Julius". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  10. ^ 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.
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