Robert Arthur "Rob" Knox (August 21, 1989 - May 24, 2008) was a British actor who was cast as Marcus Belby in the film adaption 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] Robert was stabbed to death on May 24 2008 outside of a bar in Sidcup.
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 March 04, 2009. BBC reported that Karl Bishop is convicted or found guilty on the Knox's murder.[6] The next day, Bishop has been 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]
- On the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, everyone wore a white wristband in tribute to the memory of Robert Knox.
Filmography
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (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