Robert "Rob" Ostlere is a British actor, best known for his portrayal
of Arthur Digby in the medical drama Holby City. He made his first
appearance on 2 January 2013 and departed on 7 June 2016.Ostlere
graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2008. He prepared
for playing a doctor in Holby City by going to a hospital with Ty
Glaser and spending the day with a consultant and registrar. He also
watched surgery being performed and followed F1 doctors.In 2011
Ostlere appeared in the series premiere of the American television
series Game of Thrones, appearing as Night's Watch ranger Waymar
Royce. He is killed by a White Walker six minutes into the episode's
cold open, giving him the distinction of playing the first character
ever killed on that show, which is known for its large number of
character deaths. On this, Ostlere comments, "To be honest, when you
do those smaller parts, you’re just happy to see yourself up there
because sometimes those things can get cut".The National Television
Awards longlisted him for best newcomer for his role in Holby City.
of Arthur Digby in the medical drama Holby City. He made his first
appearance on 2 January 2013 and departed on 7 June 2016.Ostlere
graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2008. He prepared
for playing a doctor in Holby City by going to a hospital with Ty
Glaser and spending the day with a consultant and registrar. He also
watched surgery being performed and followed F1 doctors.In 2011
Ostlere appeared in the series premiere of the American television
series Game of Thrones, appearing as Night's Watch ranger Waymar
Royce. He is killed by a White Walker six minutes into the episode's
cold open, giving him the distinction of playing the first character
ever killed on that show, which is known for its large number of
character deaths. On this, Ostlere comments, "To be honest, when you
do those smaller parts, you’re just happy to see yourself up there
because sometimes those things can get cut".The National Television
Awards longlisted him for best newcomer for his role in Holby City.
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