Rob Adams
Adams in 2021
Born
Robert Lee Adams II

(1970-02-27) February 27, 1970
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
Websitewww.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.

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.

Little league president

In 2016, Rob Adams became the president of Ladera Ranch Little League. In his first year as president, the Majors All Star team was a runner up in the Sub Sectional Division of Southern California, and nearly went to the Little League World Series. Rob finished his final year as being the Ladera Ranch Little League president in 2018, and helped lead the Majors Expos to a TOC birth. He also managed the 2018 National League All Star team which finished as District 68 runners-up.

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

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Forrest Gump College Quarterback
2000 Snow Day Billy
2003 The Prince of Guilt? Officer #2
2007 The Wager Reporter
2010 The Final Journey Major Mark Ryan
2012 Abeo Pharisee LAPD Sergeant
2014 The Studio Club Brenton Troy
2019 6 Underground Hansi
2020 For the Goblins Bar

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1990–1991 1st & Ten Rod Stevens 4 episodes
1992 Melrose Place Richie Episode: "For Love or Money"
Days of Our Lives Riley Episode: "Episode #1.6925"
1993–1994 General Hospital Bill Danton 2 episodes
1996 Deadly Games Trash Man Episode: "The Trash Man"
1998 Silk Stalkings Frat Boy Episode: "The Party"
1999 Family Law Bailiff 3 episodes
2001 The Associates Keith Taylor Episode: "Don't Ask Don't Tell"
The Lone Gunman Roger Berenson Episode: "The Lying Game"
2002 First Monday Jason Carnegie Episode: "Family Secrets"
That's Life Walt Reynolds Episode: "Gutterball"
2003 According to Jim Thomas Episode: "The Ring"
2004 The D.A. Deputy D.A. Ricks Episode: "The People vs. Patricia Henry"
The Last Casino Cheater TV movie
LAX Officer Beckler Episode: "The Longest Morning"
2005–2006 Close to Home Dr. Charles Branson 4 episodes
2006 Passions Detective Tyler Rhodes 2 episodes
2007 Prison Break Convict Episode: "John Doe"
2009–2010 Friday Night Lights Coach Reeves 3 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "South coast league". Los Angeles Times. September 1987.
  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). Register.com/entertainment.htm "R.J. Adams left Bob Shannon behind". Orange County Register. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ↑ Gary Lycan (2012-10-18). Register.com/entertainment.htm "The Studio Club". Orange County Register. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  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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