Robert W. Castle

Biography

Rev. Robert Wilkinson Castle Jr. was an American Episcopal priest and social activist whose involvement in Jonathan Demme's documentary "Cousin Bobby" led to a surprising acting career, appearing in films such as Philadelphia, The Addiction, Beloved, and Rachel Getting Married. Born on August 29, 1929, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Castle played football at St. Lawrence University before pursuing a degree from the Berkeley Divinity School.