Michael Roberds (January 18, 1964 – May 15, 2016) was a

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actor who starred in YTV's '' The New Addams Family'' as

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Early life

Roberds began reading by the age of three. He performed the role of

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in the school play "Christmas on Sesame Street" at age five. He entertained his neighbours by reading them jokes at parties and quickly grew to enjoy the attention. Throughout his school career, he was active in theater productions and began acting professionally in 1987 when he did his first television commercial for GM.

Career

He wrote and performed sketches for ''David Chalk's Computer Show'', in addition to roles on the mystery drama series

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and in '' Ernest Goes to School'' starring

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. He starred on Fox Family's '' The New Addams Family'' as

. His television guest appearances include '' Da Vinci's City Hall'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Roberds was also a member of the comedy troupe "Almost Midnight".

Personal life

Roberds died after a brief illness on May 15, 2016.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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TV.com : Michael Roberds

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