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).
Biography 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 the lead role in 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
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.
Career As an actor Richard is known for playing the role of Pete Webster in Hollyoaks and his role in The IT Crowd.
Richard has appeared in feature films including Sony's Gran Turismo, Golden Years, as well as Forest of the Damned, (renamed Demonic for release in the USA), Idol of Evil alongside Adrian Bouchet, Cal, and Boogie Man.
Filmography YearFilmRoleOther notes1998 The Fishmonger's DaughterJohn Goodenough (Short) and was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival1999 Distant Bridges Arthur Fisher Film, billed as 'Richard Harbutt'2004 Dark Green Fields Andy (Short) 2005 Forest of the Damned Emilio (known in US as Demonic)2008 Chances Jeff (Short) 2009 Idol of Evil David Hilton Special Delivery Nick Smith (Short) (also producer)2011 Eliminate:Archie Cookson The Aide 2013 Cal Jim 2016 Golden Years (2016 film) Stephen 2018 Boogie Man TV Newscaster 2020Man MadeWilliam (Short)2023 Gran Turismo Felix YearTelevision seriesRole Other notes1997 Backup Tony Squire TV series, 2 episodes (billed as Richard Harbutt)2007 The IT Crowd Bad Guy TV series, 1 episode Hollyoaks Pete Webster TV series, 16 episodes 2011 The Night Watch Policeman (TV film, based on Sarah Waters' 2006 novel, The Night Watch)
Awards and nominations Richard won the Best Actor Award for the short Man Made at the London Movie Awards in 2022.
He won the Outstanding Achievement Award (Actor) for the short Man Made at the Indie Short Fest in 2023.
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