Quick Facts
Born:
1977-07-27
Birthplace:
Wiltshire, England, UK
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Richard Cambridge
Acting
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Biography
Richard Cambridge is a film actor and producer, known for feature film Gran Turismo, Golden Years (2016), Hollyoaks (1995 TV series) and The IT Crowd (2006).
Cambridge was born in Wiltshire UK. His parents divorced when he was young and he grew up with his father and two younger siblings. He was a company member of the Musical Youth Theatre Company with alumni including Andrew Lincoln, Indira Varma, Will Thorp, Jennifer Biddall, Adam Campbell, Tabitha Wady, Ella Smith, and Tom Payne.
Richard's first leading role was in the feature film Distant Bridges, playing Arthur Fisher, a young boy sent to fight in the first world war.
This was followed by a leading role in a short film Fishmonger's Daughter which was official selection at the Sundance Film Festival).
He has appeared in many commercials including for Butterfinger candy bars and an agent for Zovirax. He has also appeared in music videos "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?".
He played the role of 'Felix' in Sony Pictures blockbuster Gran Turismo. Released in cinemas in summer 2023 the movie has grossed over $120 m "Gran Turismo". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
Alongside being an actor, Richard is CTO of actors community WeAudition. Founded in 2015, Richard with actor partners Jessica Rose and Darren Darnborough founded Weaudition.com, a network for actors looking for scene readers, to help actors learn lines from a script.
Richard is a keen supporter of mental health.
Cambridge was born in Wiltshire UK. His parents divorced when he was young and he grew up with his father and two younger siblings. He was a company member of the Musical Youth Theatre Company with alumni including Andrew Lincoln, Indira Varma, Will Thorp, Jennifer Biddall, Adam Campbell, Tabitha Wady, Ella Smith, and Tom Payne.
Richard's first leading role was in the feature film Distant Bridges, playing Arthur Fisher, a young boy sent to fight in the first world war.
This was followed by a leading role in a short film Fishmonger's Daughter which was official selection at the Sundance Film Festival).
He has appeared in many commercials including for Butterfinger candy bars and an agent for Zovirax. He has also appeared in music videos "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?".
He played the role of 'Felix' in Sony Pictures blockbuster Gran Turismo. Released in cinemas in summer 2023 the movie has grossed over $120 m "Gran Turismo". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
Alongside being an actor, Richard is CTO of actors community WeAudition. Founded in 2015, Richard with actor partners Jessica Rose and Darren Darnborough founded Weaudition.com, a network for actors looking for scene readers, to help actors learn lines from a script.
Richard is a keen supporter of mental health.
Known For
Gran Turismo
Felix
The IT Crowd
Bad Guy
The Night Watch
Policeman
Forest of the Damned
Emilio
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes
Cmdr. Alf Hitchcock
Cal
Jim
Idol of Evil: Hell Is Forever
David Hilton
Eliminate: Archie Cookson
The Aide
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes TV | Cmdr. Alf Hitchcock |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo MOVIE | Felix |
| 2018 | Boogie Man MOVIE | Newscaster / TV Presenter |
| 2013 | Cal MOVIE | Jim |
| 2011 | Idol of Evil: Hell Is Forever MOVIE | David Hilton |
| 2011 | The Night Watch MOVIE | Policeman |
| 2011 | Eliminate: Archie Cookson MOVIE | The Aide |
| 2006 | The IT Crowd TV | Bad Guy |
| 2005 | Forest of the Damned MOVIE | Emilio |
| 1999 | Distant Bridges MOVIE | Arthur Fisher |