Richard Wisker
Richard Wisker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1995 Dagenham, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and presenter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Richard Wisker (born 1 February 1995)[1] is an English actor and presenter, known for his role as Liam O'Donovan in Tracy Beaker Returns. From 2013 to 2015 he portrayed Rich in the CBBC series Dani's Castle. Wisker also played the role Declan in Millie Inbetween and Flatmates.
Career
Wisker made his television debut in 2008 as a guest star on the British police drama The Bill, playing Mason Kemble in a two-episode story called "Hold Me Tight". He later returned to television as Jono Blake in an episode of Law & Order: UK. He also guest-starred in The Sarah Jane Adventures in 2010, in two episodes titled "Lost in Time", featuring a character named George Woods, from the year 1941. His most notable role is Liam O'Donovan in the CBBC drama Tracy Beaker Returns.
In 2010, Wisker was nominated for a children's BAFTA for Best Actor.[2]
In May 2011, Wisker began presenting Friday Download on the CBBC Channel, a children's entertainment series alongside Georgia Lock, Dionne Bromfield, Ceallach Spellman, Tyger Drew-Honey and Aidan Davis. It has so far spanned nine series.
In March 2012, Wisker released his debut single and held a signing at Stratford Centre.[3]
From 2013 to 2015, Wisker portrayed Rich in CBBC comedy Dani's Castle.
He has a starring role in the film Up All Night based on the CBBC show Friday Download. In 2017 Wisker announced he would be starring as the lead in the film Supernova[4] by Noveray Limited. The star filmed himself flying into Monaco to sign the deal.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Bill | Mason Kemble | Two episodes |
| 2009 | COI Cyber Bullying | Bully | |
| 2009 | Law and Order: UK | Jono Blake | One episode |
| 2010 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | George Woods | Lost in Time |
| 2010–12 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Liam O'Donovan | Regular role. |
| 2011–12 | Tracy Beaker Survival Files | ||
| 2011–15 | Friday Download | Himself | Presenter |
| 2012–2013 | All Over The Place | Co-Presenter | |
| 2012 | 12 Again | Guest Appearance | |
| 2012 | Jedward's Big Adventure | Guest Appearance | |
| 2012 | Stepping Up | Luca Wilby II | One episode. |
| 2013–15 | Dani's Castle | Rich | Main Role |
| 2014 | Diego | Guest Role | |
| Casualty | Daniel Pemberley | One episode | |
| The Dumping Ground: Liam's Story | Liam O'Donovan | Online webisodes, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns | |
| 2014, 2018 | The Dumping Ground | Episodes: Face the Music & Missing Presumed Single, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns | |
| 2015 | Up All Night | Himself | |
| Rise of the Footsoldier Part II | Nicky | ||
| 2017-18 | Millie Inbetween[6] | Declan | Regular Role |
| 2019-present | Flatmates | Main Role | |
| TBA | Supernova[7] | Dean Harding |
References
- ^ Richard Wisker [@RichardWisker4] (1 February 2015). "Birthday today🙌🙌 Big thanks to everyone out there showing me love" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "EA British Academy Children's Awards 2010 Nominations". Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ Jacobs, Luke Tracy Beaker actor Richard Wisker meets fans at Stratford Centre, Newham Recorder, 1 March 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7124006/
- ^ https://twitter.com/richardwisker4/status/873893458351722496?lang=en
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/cbbc/episode/p05qzljw/millie-inbetween-all-change-preview
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3166706/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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