Rob Zammit

Robert Zammit was born in Malta in 1982. He started his acting career at the age of 10 when after taking part in the first renaissance Re-Enactment, he was casted as the paperboy in the Italian play 'Matrimonio con Concorso' of Goldoni at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta Malta. Following this experience Robert entered the Drama Centre, Malta where he attended for 6 years. In the meantime Robert co-presented a TV quiz for teens on national TV. The quiz was called 'It Tigrija sal-Barkun' and run for 25 episodes. Robert also presented the Children's Carnival broadcasted on national TV. At the age of 16 Robert was casted in a local production of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' as Stefano, one of Portia's servant. With the same theatrical company Robert was also casted in a local play called 'ir-Rewwixta' of Oliver Friggieri, which portrayed the Maltese rebellion against the French occupier in the end of the 18th century. In the meantime Robert continued to participate in various historical re enactments organised by the Tourism Authority of Malta while studying law. These re-enactments led Robert to the art of sword-fighting when during the year 2000 started training in the use of the rapier. In 2006 Robert joined the cast of a musical production 'Knights Spectacular' as Captain of the Knights, under the artistic director Salvu Mallia. Robert held that role for 4 years. In the meantime Robert joined Show of Arms, a local group specialised in sword fighting training and started training with medieval weapons and continued his growth in the handling of the rapier and other renaissance weapons under Maestro Daniel Sammut. Through Show of Arms he was casted for the role of Ivan, Captain of the Guards of Lord William in Adormidera in 2012. Robert also was involved in episode 7 of the History Channel series Warriors, titled 'The Last Crusaders' in 2009 and in other local productions.