A little background...
Prior to making his home here in on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Cliff Roles worked extensively with over 130 of the world’s most famous rock and pop stars of the 80’s and 90’s. Elton John, Céline Dion, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Robert Plant, Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, Def Leppard, Tears For Fears, Dire Straits and Kiss were just a few of the artists he had the privilege of working with as, among other things, Head of Promotion and International Marketing Manager of Mercury Records, Germany.
A proud recipient of the Sarasota County Arts Council 2007 Arts Leadership Award for Media, Cliff Roles was also awarded Best Suncoast Enthusiast and Best Local Actor in Creative Loafing’s Best of 2007 and 2008, and was voted one of the top three in the category Best Local Actor 2008 and 2009 by the readers of Sarasota Magazine and the Readers’ Choice winner in the Sarasota Herald Tribune’s Curtain Call 2008 of Best Supporting Actor, Play for his performance as Val in the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre production of Neil Simon’s "Laughter on the 23rd Floor".
In March 2009 Mr. Roles was voted Best Local Charismatic Actor by the readers of SRQ Magazine in its Best of SRQ Local 2009. In addition, he is also very proud to have been voted Best Emcee/Auctioneer 2009 by Scene Magazine!
In October 2009: he was voted Best Media Personality, Best Local Actor and Best Mixed Message by the readers and critics of Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Suncoast 2009” poll.
Not one to rest on his laurels, when not performing Mr. Roles works professionally as a photographer, specializing in professional and lifestyle portfolios, head-shots, family portraits and more.
We are thrilled and to have Mr. Roles join our judging panel for 2011. His extensive experience as an accomplished actor, skilled photographer and talent expert will be a great asset to the competition.
- 48GFC Team
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