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| ⚫ | '''Robert Arthur "Rob" Knox''' ([[21 August]], [[1989]] - [[24 May]], [[2008]]) was a [[Great Britain|British]] actor who was cast as [[Marcus Belby]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''.<ref>"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7150000/newsid_7152200/7152288.stm More Potter film casting revealed]" from CBBC Newsround</ref> Knox had also been signed to reprise his role in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4004409.ece Family of murdered Robert Knox speak out]</ref> However, Robert was stabbed to death on [[24 May]], [[2008]] outside of a bar in [[wikipedia:Sidcup|Sidcup]], defending his little brother. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| − | Tragically, only a few days after he filmed his part, 18-year-old Robert who played [[Marcus Belby]] in |
+ | Tragically, only a few days after he filmed his part, 18-year-old Robert, who played [[Marcus Belby]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]],'' was stabbed to death outside a pub in the [[London]] suburb of [[Wikipedia:Sidcup|Sidcup]]. He died defending his younger brother from Karl Bishop<ref>"[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/4931586/Harry-Potter-actor-Rob-Knox-murder-killer-Karl-Bishop.html Harry Potter actor Rob Knox murder: killer Karl Bishop]" from Telegraph.co.uk</ref> who was angry after losing a previous fight.<ref>"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7912105.stm Man guilty of Potter actor murder]" from BBC News</ref><ref name="telegraph">"[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/4931617/Harry-Potter-actor-Rob-Knox-profile.html Harry Potter actor Rob Knox: profile]" from Telegraph.co.uk</ref> |
Robert got his start in acting with a small role on the long-running British police drama ''[[Wikipedia:The Bill|The Bill]].''<ref name="telegraph"/> |
Robert got his start in acting with a small role on the long-running British police drama ''[[Wikipedia:The Bill|The Bill]].''<ref name="telegraph"/> |
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+ | *On [[4 March]], 2009, BBC reported that Karl Bishop was found guilty of Knox's murder.<ref name="BBConKarlBishop">''[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7912176.stm Bishop found guilty of murdering Knox] </ref> The next day, Bishop was given a life sentence for that conviction.<ref name="KarlSnitchSeeker">[http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/rob-knox-murderer-jailed-life-62599/ SnitchSeeker.com]: ''Rob Knox murderer jailed for life''</ref> Video of Rob's parents speaking after the conviction can be seen [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7924320.stm via this link]. |
| − | *'''The Bexley Film Festival''' |
+ | *'''The Bexley Film Festival''' held June 10, 2009 at the London borough of Bexley at Cineworld, Bexleyheath has changed their name to '''''The Rob Knox Film Festival''''' to pay tribute to him.<ref name="Rob2009Tribute">''[http://harrypotterupdate.multiply.com/journal/item/242/Concerts_and_Film_Festivals_to_Tribute_Rob_Knox Concerts and Film Festivals to Tribute Rob Knox]''</ref> |
*A tribute concert for Rob was held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Sidcup, on May 2, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. Bands include Live Politics, DJ Ironic, and a number of other south-east London bands reported to give performance for the said event.<ref name="Rob2009Tribute"/> |
*A tribute concert for Rob was held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Sidcup, on May 2, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. Bands include Live Politics, DJ Ironic, and a number of other south-east London bands reported to give performance for the said event.<ref name="Rob2009Tribute"/> |
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+ | *At the première of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', the cast and crew wore white wristbands in tribute to the memory of Robert Knox. |
| + | *Numerous ''Half-Blood Prince'' cast members, including [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Rupert Grint]], and [[Alfie Enoch]], attended Knox's funeral. |
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==Filmography== |
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| − | *''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'' ([[2009]]) - Marcus Belby |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' ([[2009]]) - [[Marcus Belby]] |
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Revision as of 17:41, 14 February 2015
Robert Arthur "Rob" Knox (21 August, 1989 - 24 May, 2008) was a British actor who was cast as Marcus Belby in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.[1] Knox had also been signed to reprise his role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.[2] However, Robert was stabbed to death on 24 May, 2008 outside of a bar in Sidcup, defending his little brother.
Biography
Tragically, only a few days after he filmed his part, 18-year-old Robert, who played Marcus Belby in the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was stabbed to death outside a pub in the London suburb of Sidcup. He died defending his younger brother from Karl Bishop[3] who was angry after losing a previous fight.[4][5]
Robert got his start in acting with a small role on the long-running British police drama The Bill.[5]
After his death
- On 4 March, 2009, BBC reported that Karl Bishop was found guilty of Knox's murder.[6] The next day, Bishop was given a life sentence for that conviction.[7] Video of Rob's parents speaking after the conviction can be seen via this link.
- The Bexley Film Festival held June 10, 2009 at the London borough of Bexley at Cineworld, Bexleyheath has changed their name to The Rob Knox Film Festival to pay tribute to him.[8]
- A tribute concert for Rob was held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Sidcup, on May 2, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. Bands include Live Politics, DJ Ironic, and a number of other south-east London bands reported to give performance for the said event.[8]
- At the première of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the cast and crew wore white wristbands in tribute to the memory of Robert Knox.
- Numerous Half-Blood Prince cast members, including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Alfie Enoch, attended Knox's funeral.
Filmography
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (2009) - Marcus Belby
- "After You've Gone" - Josh (2 episodes, 2007)
- And So This Is Christmas (2007) TV episode - Josh
- Silence of the Clams (2007) TV episode - Josh
Self
- "Trust Me, I'm a Teenager" (2003) TV series - Himself (unknown episodes, 2003)
External links
Robert Knox at the Internet Movie Database- Rob Knox on Wikipedia
- Rob Knox: profile from Telegraph.co.uk
Notes and references
- ↑ "More Potter film casting revealed" from CBBC Newsround
- ↑ Family of murdered Robert Knox speak out
- ↑ "Harry Potter actor Rob Knox murder: killer Karl Bishop" from Telegraph.co.uk
- ↑ "Man guilty of Potter actor murder" from BBC News
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Harry Potter actor Rob Knox: profile" from Telegraph.co.uk
- ↑ Bishop found guilty of murdering Knox
- ↑ SnitchSeeker.com: Rob Knox murderer jailed for life
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Concerts and Film Festivals to Tribute Rob Knox