Rob Carlton Biography: Kids, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Wife, Age, TV Shows, Books, Nationality

Robert Carlton, professionally known as Rob Carlton, is an Australian actor, writer, director, producer, and storyteller whose career has extended across television, film, theatre, and live performance.

He gained major recognition for Chandon Pictures and his acclaimed portrayal of Kerry Packer in Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo, for which he won a Silver Logie.

More recently, he appeared in Boy Swallows Universe and The White Lotus.

Rob Carlton
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Robert Carlton
Stage Name:	Rob Carlton
Born:	May 4, 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Ethnicity:	Australian
Height:	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jim Carlton, Diana Wilson
Spouse:	Adrienne Ferreira
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Jim Carlton, Leo Carlton
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Storyteller
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early life and education

Rob Carlton was born on May 4, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales, to Jim Carlton and Diana Wilson.

His father, Jim Carlton, was an Australian politician, businessman, and humanitarian, and his mother was Diana Wilson.

He spent part of his childhood on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and attended Mona Vale Public School.

He trained at the Australian Theatre for Young People and studied at the University of Sydney.

Career

Rob Carlton began his professional acting career at the age of 14. His early credits included Young Ramsay, A Country Practice, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, Fireflies, McLeod’s Daughters, and All Saints. His early film work included The Year My Voice Broke.

Rob Carlton became particularly prominent after creating and starring in the comedy series Chandon Pictures.

He also wrote, co-produced, co-directed, and starred in Carmichael & Shane, which won Best Film and Best Actor at Tropfest in 2006.

His portrayal of media executive Kerry Packer in Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo earned him the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role.

In the 2020s, Rob Carlton continued appearing in prominent Australian productions including Black Snow, North Shore, Bali, Last King of the Cross, Caught, and Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe.

In 2025, he appeared as Rupert in the third season of The White Lotus and as Dave in the feature film Dangerous Animals. His 2026 work includes the film Apex and his live dramatic comedy Virgin in a Knife Fight.

Awards and nominations

• Silver Logie Award — Most Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role, Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo.
• Tropfest Best Actor — Carmichael & Shane.
• Tropfest Best Film — Carmichael & Shane.
• AACTA Award nomination — Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo.
• AACTA Award nomination — Best Comedy, Chandon Pictures.
• Australian Writers’ Guild Award — Best Comedy, Chandon Pictures.
• Theatre & Performance Weekly Award — Virgin in a Knife Fight, Perth FRINGE WORLD, 2026.

Personal life

Rob Carlton, 55 years old, is married to writer Adrienne Ferreira. They have twin sons, Jim Carlton and Leo Carlton, and have lived on the New South Wales Central Coast. His height is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in).

Net worth

Rob Carlton‘s net worth is $3 million USD. His income comes from acting in Australian and international film and television, writing, directing, producing, theatre performances, live storytelling, and professional speaking.

Filmography

• The White Lotus
• Boy Swallows Universe
• Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
• Chandon Pictures
• Dangerous Animals
• Apex

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