Williams has appeared in various television and film projects, often playing himself or taking on comedic character roles:
: He provided the voice for Dennis the Dog in the 2015 film Absolutely Anything and participated in the lyric video for Forbidden Road (2024). Robbie Williams - The Actor
: Williams provides his own voice and songs for the film, blending his real-life history with a surreal, scripted narrative. Filmography and Cameos Williams has appeared in various television and film
: The choice stems from Williams' own self-perception as a "performing monkey" for the public. : Reviewers noted that this creative risk successfully
: Reviewers noted that this creative risk successfully highlighted his feeling of being "different" from those around him and underscored the repetitive, often grueling "story arc" of a pop star.
The most significant exploration of Williams as an "actor" is the film Better Man . Unlike traditional biopics, Williams chose to be portrayed as an (performed via motion capture by Jonno Davies).
Before joining Take That, Williams' primary goal was to become an actor. He grew up in a show business environment—his father was a comedian and singer—and he showed early prowess as a performer in school productions, most notably playing the in Oliver! . The "Performing Monkey" Persona: Better Man (2024)