Bob Gebert is a multi-talented creator who has spent three decades blending traditional storytelling with innovative digital platforms. An accomplished actor, writer, director, producer, and magician, he has built a reputation as both a versatile performer and a pioneering force in interactive entertainment.
As an actor, Gebert has appeared in network television series including The Office, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Monk, and Lie to Me, plus the feature film Oculus (2013). His stage experience includes over 150 theatrical productions.
Gebert's writing achievements include selling a screenplay to Paramount Pictures and creating the award-winning independent film 11 Minutes Ago (2007), which he directed. This innovative time-travel romantic comedy was shot in a single day using eight 11-minute, real-time takes, earning critical acclaim at film festivals and debuting on Netflix.
In 2010, Gebert co-founded Theatrics, where he served as Vice President of Creative. He conceived and created Beckinfield, the world's first "Mass Participation TV" series-a science-fiction web series allowing anyone to create and play characters within an ongoing narrative. The project earned a 2013 Streamy Award nomination and attracted over 4,000 participants worldwide. He was granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for "Mass Participation TV".
As a magician, Gebert has performed professionally since age 16 and regularly performs at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Gebert is a member of the Writers Guild of America, the Academy of Magical Arts, and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Based in Los Angeles, he continues to push the boundaries of storytelling across multiple media.
Buried in Beckinfield, his debut novel, is set for a Nov. 2025 launch.
- Los Angeles, CA
- JoinedAugust 15, 2025
- website: www.beckinfield.com
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Legends of Beckinfield
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When a shy but brilliant high school student uncovers a cryptic ancient message, she must rally her town to r...