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  1. Ian Roberts (born 31 July 1965) is a British-born Australian actor and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative forward , he played club football with the South Sydney Rabbitohs , Wigan , Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and North ...

  2. Feb 3, 2023 · Ian Roberts: The double life and singular purpose of a rugby league legend - BBC Sport. 3 February 2023. By Mike Henson. BBC Sport. Getty Images. Roberts became the highest-paid player in...

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    Ian Roberts is a British-born actor who has appeared in Superman Returns, The Osiris Child and Fantasy Island. He is also a former rugby league player who came out as gay in 1995 and became the first captain of the North Queensland Cowboys.

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  4. Ian Roberts, reflecting on a remarkable life that is set to become the subject of a documentary film, wonders whether it would be easier for a footballer to come out as gay today than when he became a trailblazer way back in 1995. “It’s still very much seen as a weakness in men’s sport. That is the perception,” Roberts says.

  5. Oct 11, 2021 · Australia rugby league legend Ian Roberts [he/him], 56, is widely regarded to be the first out player in his sport, coming out in 1994 and continuing to play until his retirement in 1998. He...

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  6. Mar 4, 2021 · Ian Roberts shares his story of how he learned to read as an adult and became an actor after retiring from rugby league. He also highlights the challenges and solutions for adults with low literacy and numeracy skills in Australia.

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  8. Ian Roberts is a versatile and prolific performer who has appeared in many comedy films and TV shows, such as Anchorman, The Dictator, Step Brothers, and Reno 911! He is also a co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe and theater.

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