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Rob Heaps is a British actor, known for co-starring as Ezra Bloom in the Bravo television series Imposters. He grew up in York, England.[1] He went to drama school in St. Petersburg, Russia,[1] and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Law & Order: UK Clive Cooke Episode: "Dawn Till Dusk"
2014 Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night Lord Byron Television film
2015 Life in Squares Thoby Stephen Miniseries; episode 1
2015 Doctors Steve Campbell Episode: "Someone Like You"
2015 And Then There Were None Hugo Miniseries; 2 episodes
2016 Home Fires AC Tom Halliwell 6 episodes
2017–2018 Imposters Ezra Bloom Main role
2018 Death in Paradise Stephen Marston Episode: "Murder from Above"
2019 Queens of Mystery Ian Winterfield Episode: "Smoke and Mirrors"
2019 Liberté: A Call to Spy Paul Feature film
2019–2020 Dare Me Matt French Main role
2020–2021 Good Girls Dr. Josh Cohen 11 episodes
2022 Partner Track Nick Laren[2] Main role
2022–2023 Station 19 Eli Stern[3] Numerous episodes
2025 The Night Agent Tomas Season 2
2025 The Pitt Chad 5 episodes

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Rob Heaps

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Rob Heaps (born 11 July 1984) is an English actor best known for his leading role as Ezra Bloom in the Bravo television series Imposters (2017–2018). Born in Claro, , Heaps grew up in and pursued higher education at the , where he earned a with first-class honours and distinction in French and Russian, becoming fluent in both languages. He further trained in acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art () and the St. Petersburg State Academy of Theatrical Arts in . Heaps began his professional career in British theatre, television, and radio before transitioning to American productions. His early notable television role was as Hugo in the miniseries (2015), adapted from Agatha Christie's novel. Following this, he gained international recognition for Imposters, a dark comedy-drama about con artists, in which he starred alongside and . In subsequent years, Heaps expanded his television portfolio with recurring roles, including Dr. Josh Cohen in NBC's Good Girls (2018–2021) and Matt French in USA Network's Dare Me (2019–2021). He also appeared in films such as A Call to Spy (2019), portraying Paul, a key figure in the World War II drama about female spies. More recently, he has taken on roles in high-profile streaming series, including Tomás Bala in season 2 of Netflix's The Night Agent (2025) and Chad Ashcroft in Max's medical drama The Pitt (2025). Returning to the stage, Heaps made his Broadway debut as Lodovico in Shakespeare's Othello, directed by and starring and , which opened at the on 23 March 2025. His diverse work across , film, and television highlights his versatility in dramatic and comedic genres.

Early life and education

Early years

Rob Heaps was born on July 11, 1984, in Claro, , . He grew up in , , where he lived for a significant portion of his childhood and attended school.

Formal training

Heaps studied French and Russian at the , where he earned a with first-class honours and distinction, becoming fluent in both languages. Rob Heaps attended the Russian State Academy of Theatrical Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he immersed himself in intensive drama training. During his time there, he benefited from his prior knowledge of Russian, which facilitated deeper engagement with the curriculum. The program emphasized a highly physical approach to , including exercises where students observed and mimicked animal behaviors at the zoo—such as those of pups, vultures, and panthers—to develop instinctive movement and emotional expression. This foundational technique, taught by a revered instructor known as "the master," formed a core element of Heaps' acting methodology. Following his studies in , Heaps trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (), one of the UK's premier conservatoires for . LAMDA's rigorous program equipped him with advanced skills in voice, movement, and textual analysis tailored to professional . The academy's focus on classical and ensemble work honed his versatility across dramatic forms. Through these institutions, Heaps gained proficiency in classical techniques, including verse speaking and period-specific physicality, alongside the physical and observational methods from his Russian training. These experiences provided a strong technical base for embodying complex characters with authenticity and precision.

Acting career

Theatre work

Rob Heaps began his professional career following his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (), where he honed his skills in classical and contemporary performance.https://www.bravotv.com/people/rob-heaps His early stage work established a strong foundation in British , with notable appearances in adaptations of classic . In 2013, Heaps portrayed Mr. Bingley in Simon Reade's adaptation of Jane Austen's at the , bringing a charming and earnest energy to the affable suitor in this outdoor production that emphasized the novel's wit and social satire.https://openairtheatre.com/production/pride-and-prejudice Later that year, he took on multiple supporting roles—including the King of , a , and a Guard—in Chichester Festival Theatre's production of William Shakespeare's , directed by Angus Jackson and starring in the title role; the production later transferred to the in New York.http://passiton.cft.org.uk/archive/cast-list-king-lear-2013/ Heaps continued to build his reputation through contemporary works, demonstrating versatility in modern British drama. In 2014, he played Paul in D.C. Moore's world premiere of Another Place at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, a two-part play exploring friendship, fatherhood, and personal drift among working-class men, which highlighted his ability to convey emotional depth in intimate ensemble settings.https://www.thetimes.com/culture/theatre-dance/article/another-place-at-the-theatre-royal-plymouth-6ths0xmnbbg By 2016, he starred as the Earl of (Bobby) in Rattigan's While the Sun Shines at the Theatre Royal Bath, delivering a performance noted for its boyish charm and comedic timing in this wartime about romantic entanglements in .https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/while-the-sun-shines-theatre-royal-bath-review-delectably-droll-terence-rattigan-a7148451.html Throughout the , Heaps amassed an extensive body of work across regional theatres, contributing to both revivals and new plays that underscored his range from Shakespearean ensembles to Rattigan's comedies, before expanding to international stages.https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Rob-Heaps/ In a more recent milestone, he appeared as Lodovico in the 2025 Broadway revival of Shakespeare's at the , directed by and featuring and , marking a significant transition to major American productions while maintaining his classical roots.https://othellobway.com/cast-creative/

Television and film roles

Heaps made his screen acting debut with a as Clive Cooke in the episode "Dawn Till Dusk" of the ITV series Law & Order: UK (2011). These early screen credits built on his background, providing a foundation for transitioning to more prominent roles in British productions. Heaps gained notice in period dramas, portraying Hugo in the 2015 miniseries , adapted from Agatha Christie's novel, and playing airman AC Tom Halliwell across six episodes of the World War II series Home Fires in 2016. Heaps achieved his breakthrough in American television with the lead role of Ezra Bloom, a naive everyman ensnared in a con artist's schemes, in the Bravo series Imposters (2017–2018), which earned praise for his portrayal of emotional vulnerability and marked his shift toward U.S.-based projects. Following this, he took on guest and recurring roles in international series, including Stephen Marston in Death in Paradise (2018) and Ian Winterfield in Queens of Mystery (2019). In 2019–2020, he starred as Coach Matt French in the USA Network thriller Dare Me, navigating themes of high school intrigue and personal turmoil over 10 episodes. Subsequent credits included the recurring role of Dr. Josh Cohen in 11 episodes of NBC's Good Girls (2020–2021), and the lead of Nick Laren, a corporate rival with romantic tension, in Netflix's Partner Track (2022). From 2022 to 2023, Heaps recurred as Eli Stern, a key firefighter ally, in multiple episodes of ABC's Station 19. In film, Heaps appeared as Paul, a supportive figure in the WWII espionage drama A Call to Spy (2020), highlighting real-life female spies in the . His career trajectory reflects a progression from UK-centric period pieces to diverse American streaming and network television, emphasizing complex character arcs in genres from crime thrillers to family comedies. As of 2025, Heaps stars as Tomás Bala in Season 2 of Netflix's , continuing the political conspiracy narrative, and as Chad Ashcroft in the Max The Pitt.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Rob Heaps is married to Coco Tardiff, a New York-based creative director specializing in photo and video projects for fashion and beauty brands such as E.L.F. Cosmetics, M.A.C., and Ralph Lauren. The couple welcomed their son, Wyler, in July 2023, marking a significant milestone in their family life. Heaps publicly announced Wyler's birth in September 2023, sharing his joy over becoming a father while noting it as a reason for his reduced online activity during that period. Heaps and Tardiff occasionally share glimpses of their moments publicly, including Wyler's first birthday celebration in July 2024 and a tribute in June 2024 where Tardiff described Heaps as the "dadda of the year." They attended the premiere of the second season of together on January 23, 2025, highlighting how their life intersects with Heaps' professional commitments in the United States. Heaps maintains a preference for regarding deeper personal details, focusing public shares on positive family experiences.

Filmography

Film credits

Rob Heaps made his feature film debut in Bright Star (2009), directed by Jane Campion, where he appeared alongside Ben Whishaw and Abbie Cornish in this romantic period drama depicting the love affair between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. Heaps' next film role came in A Call to Spy (2019), also known as Liberté, directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher, in which he portrayed Paul, an SOE agent and local mechanic who assists female spies with explosives during World War II; the production highlights the true stories of British intelligence operatives Virginia Hall, Noor Inayat Khan, and Vera Atkins, emphasizing themes of courage and gender barriers in espionage.

Television credits

Heaps made his television debut in the British crime drama : UK, appearing as Clive Cooke in the 2011 episode "Dawn Till Dusk." In 2013, he portrayed Michael in the BBC miniseries What Remains. In 2014, he appeared as in the BBC Two television film and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night. In 2015, he portrayed in the first episode of the BBC miniseries . Also in 2015, he guest-starred as Steve Campbell in the episode "Someone Like You" of 's Doctors. In 2015, he portrayed Hugo Hamilton in the BBC miniseries , appearing in two episodes. He followed this with a recurring role as AC Tom Halliwell in six episodes of the ITV period drama Home Fires in 2016. From 2017 to 2018, Heaps starred as Ezra Bloom in all 20 episodes of the Bravo dark comedy series Imposters. In 2018, he guest-starred as Stephen Marston in one episode of the BBC mystery series Death in Paradise, titled "Murder from Above." Heaps appeared as Ian Winterfield in two episodes ("Smoke & Mirrors") of the Acorn TV series Queens of Mystery in 2019. In the USA Network thriller Dare Me, he played the recurring role of Matt French across all 10 episodes from 2019 to 2020. From 2020 to 2021, Heaps portrayed Dr. Josh Cohen in 11 episodes of the NBC comedy-drama Good Girls. In 2022, he had a main role as Nick Laren in all 10 episodes of the Netflix legal drama Partner Track. He recurred as Eli Stern in 14 episodes of ABC's Station 19 from 2022 to 2024. In 2025, he portrayed Tomás Bala in five episodes of season 2 of Netflix's The Night Agent. That year, he also appeared as Chad Ashcroft in five episodes of Max's medical drama The Pitt.

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