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Richard Cambridge (actor)

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Richard Cambridge
Born
Richard Cambridge Harbutt

(1987-07-27) 27 July 1987 (age 37)
Occupation(s)Film actor and producer
SpouseHermione Harbutt [1]

Richard Cambridge is a film actor and producer, known for feature film Gran Turismo,[2][3] Golden Years (2016), Hollyoaks (1995 TV series)[4][5] and The IT Crowd (2006).

Biography

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Cambridge was born in Wiltshire UK.[6] 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.[7]

This was followed by a leading role in a short film Fishmonger's Daughter which was official selection at the Sundance Film Festival).[8]

He has appeared in many commercials including forButterfinger candy bars and an agent for Zovirax.[9] He has also appeared in music videos "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?".[4]


He played the role of 'Felix' in Sony Pictures blockbuster Gran Turismo. Released in cinemas in summer 2023 [2][3] 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.[10] 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.[11]

Richard is a keen supporter of mental health.

Career

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As an actor Richard is known for playing the role of Pete Webster in Hollyoaks and his role in The IT Crowd.[12]

Richard has appeared in feature films including Sony's Gran Turismo,[13] Golden Years,[14] as well as Forest of the Damned,[15] (renamed Demonic for release in the USA), Idol of Evil alongside Adrian Bouchet,[16] Cal,[17] and Boogie Man.[18]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Other notes
1998 The Fishmonger's Daughter John Goodenough (Short) and was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival
1999 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
2020 Man Made William (Short)[19]
2023 Gran Turismo [2][3] Felix
Year Television series Role Other notes
1997 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

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Richard won the Best Actor Award for the short Man Made at the London Movie Awards in 2022.[20]

He won the Outstanding Achievement Award (Actor) for the short Man Made at the Indie Short Fest in 2023.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Cambridge, Richard (9 February 2013). "Well done to my beautiful wife @hermioneharbutt winning at the Wedding Industry Awards 2013". @richcambridge. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Devore, Britta (1 May 2023). "The 'Gran Turismo' Trailer Arrives This Week". Collider. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Fuge, Jonathan (2 May 2023). "Gran Turismo Trailer Teases Neill Blomkamp's Video Game Adaptation". MovieWeb. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b Green, Kris (22 September 2007). "Actor lands 'Hollyoaks' role after 10-year 'wait'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Hollyoaks' new heartthrob". Mirror. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Richard Cambridge". IMDb. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  7. ^ Distant Bridges (Video 1999) - IMDb, retrieved 12 April 2023
  8. ^ 1999 Sundance Film Festival Shorts - Indiewire, 15 December 1998, retrieved 1 May 2023
  9. ^ Cambridge, Richard (20 March 2019). "Thrilled to be playing a special agent in the new campaign for Zovirax.pic.twitter.com/XS2nenRJ87". @RichCambridge. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  10. ^ "WeAudition Profile". www.weaudition.com.
  11. ^ Rodriguez, Briana (19 May 2015). "The New Online Tool for Last-Minute Audition Rehearsals". www.backstage.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  12. ^ The IT Crowd : Moss and the German (2007) - Graham Linehan | Cast and Crew | AllMovie, retrieved 4 May 2023
  13. ^ DeVore, Britta (2 May 2023). "Archie Madekwe Prepares for the Race of a Lifetime in 'Gran Turismo' Poster". Collider. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Golden Years (2016)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Forest of the Damned (2005)". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Idol of Evil: Hell Is Forever - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  17. ^ "Cal (2013)". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  18. ^ "Boogie Man". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  19. ^ "Festivals – Man Made – FILM". Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  20. ^ Awards, London Movie. "London Movie Awards". London Movie Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Award Winners of January 2023: Technical Categories". INDIE SHORT FEST. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
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