# Robbie Kay

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British actor

Robbie Kay Kay in 2016 Born Lymington, England Occupation Actor Years active 2006—present

**Robbie Kay** is a British actor whose credits include *[Fugitive Pieces](/source/Fugitive_Pieces_(film))*, *[Heroes Reborn](/source/Heroes_Reborn_(miniseries))*, *[Pinocchio](/source/Pinocchio_(2008_film))*, *[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides](/source/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean%3A_On_Stranger_Tides)*, and *[Once Upon a Time](/source/Once_Upon_a_Time_(TV_series))*.

## Career

Kay's family moved to the [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_Republic) where he saw a note on a school noticeboard for English-speaking children to be extras in a film. Despite a lack of previous acting experience, this led to him getting a speaking part in *[The Illusionist](/source/The_Illusionist_(2006_film))*, but his scenes were eventually cut from the film.

After small roles in *[Hannibal Rising](/source/Hannibal_Rising_(film))* and *[My Boy Jack](/source/My_Boy_Jack_(film))*, the [Canadian](/source/Canada) production company making *[Fugitive Pieces](/source/Fugitive_Pieces_(film))* asked him to play the part of young Jakob, which involved a 9-week shooting schedule, three of which were on [Greek](/source/Greece) islands.[1]

The people who made *[Fugitive Pieces](/source/Fugitive_Pieces_(film))* had auditioned more than 150 boys before finding 10-year-old Robbie, who had been living in Prague for two years.[2] He spent a year studying acting, singing, and dancing at one of [Britain's](/source/United_Kingdom) [Stagecoach](/source/Stagecoach_Theatre_Arts) theatre schools.[2] Kay appeared in the 2008 [miniseries](/source/Miniseries) *[Pinocchio](/source/Pinocchio_(miniseries))*, playing the title character. After finishing Pinocchio, he went on to play Sam, a boy diagnosed with [leukemia](/source/Leukemia) in *[Ways To Live Forever](/source/Ways_to_Live_Forever_(film))* screening in late 2010.[3] He appeared in *[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides](/source/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean%3A_On_Stranger_Tides)*, playing the Cabin Boy. More recently, he portrayed [Peter Pan](/source/Peter_Pan_(character)) in *[Once Upon a Time](/source/Once_Upon_a_Time_(TV_series))*.[4][5][6]

In March 2015, Kay was cast as a high school student named Tommy Clark in the TV series *[Heroes Reborn](/source/Heroes_Reborn_(miniseries))*.[7]

## Reception

Kay's work has been generally well received by the critics. Alicia Cox of *[Chatelaine](/source/Chatelaine_(magazine))* wrote on his work in *Fugitive Pieces*: "Robbie Kay, who plays the young Jakob, gives a remarkable performance with little words and a lot of emotion. When he smiles (which isn't often) you can't help but be affected."[8]

## Personal life

Kay was born in [Lymington](/source/Lymington), Hampshire, England, to Ivan and Stephanie Kay. He moved to [Brussels](/source/Brussels), Belgium, at an early age. He has two older sisters.[2]

In 2006, Kay and his family moved to [Prague](/source/Prague) in the [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_Republic), where he attended the [International School of Prague](/source/International_School_of_Prague). He has been living in [Houston](/source/Houston), [Texas](/source/Texas), since 2011.[9]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 2007 Hannibal Rising Kolnas's son My Boy Jack Arthur Relp Fugitive Pieces Young Jakob 2008 Bathory Pals Voice 2010 Made in Dagenham Graham Ways to Live Forever Sam McQueen 2011 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Cabin boy 2015 Flight World War II Nigel Sheffield 2016 Cold Moon Ben Redfield 2017 No Postage Necessary Stanley 2018 Blood Fest[10] Dax Locating Silver Lake Mack 2022 Burning at Both Ends Young German soldier

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 2008 Pinocchio Pinocchio 2 episodes 2013–2018 Once Upon a Time Peter Pan Recurring role (seasons 3, 5); guest role (season 7) 2015–2016 Heroes Reborn Tommy Clark / Nathan Bennett Main role 2017 Grey's Anatomy Christopher Daniels Episode: "Back Where You Belong" Sleepy Hollow Logan MacDonald 2 episodes 2019 The Rookie Simon Parks Jr. Episode: "Homefront" 2022 9-1-1 Erik Episode: "What's Your Fantasy"

### Video games

Year Title Role Notes 2022 Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus Bradley 2024 Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Ronald Weasley

## Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2009 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Leading Young Performers Fugitive Pieces Nominated Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, or Special – Leading Young Actor Pinocchio Nominated 2014 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Villain Once Upon a Time Nominated

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-eveningchronicle_1-0)** Old, David (29 July 2008). ["Young acting star lands top role in Pinocchio"](http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle/2008/07/29/young-acting-star-lands-top-role-in-pinocchio-72703-21423449/). *[Evening Chronicle](/source/Evening_Chronicle)*. Retrieved 17 February 2009.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-pieces-production_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-pieces-production_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-pieces-production_2-2) ["Fugitive Pieces"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090225022643/http://press.siff.net/__FESTIVAL_2008/SIFF%202008%20Stills%20-%20Press%20Kits/Fugitive_Pieces/Press%20Kit/FUGITIVEPIECES-FINALPRODNOTES.pdf) (PDF) (Press release). [Samuel Goldwyn Films](/source/Samuel_Goldwyn_Films). 2008. Archived from [the original](http://press.siff.net/__FESTIVAL_2008/SIFF%202008%20Stills%20-%20Press%20Kits/Fugitive_Pieces/Press%20Kit/FUGITIVEPIECES-FINALPRODNOTES.pdf) (PDF) on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Internet_Movie_Database1_3-0)** ["Way To Life Forever Plot Summary"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446208/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl). [IMDb](/source/IMDb). Retrieved 23 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Starr, Liane Bonin (14 December 2018). ["Interview: 'Once Upon A Time''s Peter Pan - Robbie Kay"](https://uproxx.com/hitfix/interview-once-upon-a-times-peter-pan-robbie-kay/). *UPROXX*. Retrieved 25 September 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["'Once Upon a Time' exclusive: Robbie Kay returning as Peter Pan!"](https://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/02/once-upon-time-robbie-kay-peter-pan-100-episode). *ew.com*. Retrieved 23 September 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Robbie Kay filmography"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2264199). [IMDb](/source/IMDb). Retrieved 23 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Andreeva, Nellie (16 March 2015). ["Robbie Kay Cast In 'Heroes Reborn' NBC Event Series"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150317221944/http://deadline.com/2015/03/robbie-kay-cast-heroes-reborn-nbc-once-peter-pan-1201393633/). *[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood)*. Archived from [the original](https://deadline.com/2015/03/robbie-kay-cast-heroes-reborn-nbc-once-peter-pan-1201393633) on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-chatelaine_8-0)** Cox, Alicia (7 September 2007). ["Fugitive Pieces (review)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071114020403/http://en.chatelaine.com/english/escape/article.jsp?content=20070607_153335_4908). *[Chatelaine](/source/Chatelaine_(magazine))*. Archived from [the original](https://en.chatelaine.com/english/escape/article.jsp?content=20070607_153335_4908) on 14 November 2007. Retrieved 17 February 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-kidzworld_9-0)** ["Robbie Kay Q&A"](http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26116-robbie-kay-qanda). *kidzworld* (Interview). Retrieved 23 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Spangler, Todd (4 August 2017). ["Seychelle Gabriel to Star in Rooster Teeth's 'Blood Fest' Horror-Comedy Film"](https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/seychelle-gabriel-rooster-teeth-blood-fest-1202515297). *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Retrieved 10 April 2018.

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