Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 2005
• Invested on: February 17, 2006

Called an "actor's director", Robin Phillips is revered amongst members of Canada's acting community. While he was at the Stratford Festival, he created the Stratford Young Company where he mentored many of our nation's talents. A tremendous asset to the cultural life of Canada, he is also credited with bringing new life to the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton and to theatres across the country. Sought after in England and across North America, he is known for his ability to inspire actors to discover their own voice.