He was educated at Marlborough College leaving at 16 to join the National Youth Theatre. He left there in 1978 to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which, in turn, he left in 1980, to appear in John Boorman's film Excalibur as Mordred. In 1989 Robert left acting, but returned to his acting career in 1995.
Robert was married and divorced three times. He had three children, Alexander, Alastair and Kaitlin.
He died on November 20, 2003, aged 43, after a short battle with cancer.
He also made guest appearances on a number of television series including: The Return of Sherlock Holmes (in 1986), Crossbow (in 1986), Pulaski (in 1987), Red Dwarf (in 1988), and Monarch of the Glen (in 2000).
RobertAddie (February 10, 1960 - November 20, 2003), British actor, was best known for playing Sir Guy of Gisburne in the television series Robin of Sherwood.
He left there in 1978 to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which, in turn, he left in 1980, to appear in John Boorman's film Excalibur as Mordred.
In 1989 Robert left acting, but returned to his acting career in 1995.
Finally, Robert is gravely disturbed by some information of the future that Addie imparts involving the outcome of the current struggle between his king, Richard Plantagenet, and Henry Tudor.
In fact, the sexual tension between Robert and Addie is one of the best-executed aspects of their relationship.
Robert Swynton is a strong, honorable, and gentle man who takes his responsibilities seriously, even when those responsibilities include looking after an irritating woman from the 1880s.
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