Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

actor

Richard Wilson was born on Oct 23, 1984 in UK. Richard Wilson's big-screen debut came with Out There - Season 1 directed by Michael Carson in 2003, strarring Miller McKee. Richard Wilson is known for The Proposition directed by John Hillcoat, Richard Wilson stars as Mike Burns and Noah Taylor as Brian O'Leary. Richard Wilson has got 2 awards and 3 nominations so far. The most recent award Richard Wilson achieved is Melbourne Underground Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Richard Wilson plays is The Loved Ones which will be released on Nov 04, 2010.

Richard Wilson moved from the UK to Sydney, Australia when he was six-years-old. When he was fifteen, Richard appeared in his first screen role as a main character in Fox Television's "Flat Chat" (2001), a thirteen episode sitcom. He made his feature film debut as a lead in the Australian film "Deck Dogz" from Oscar-nominated writer/director Steve Pasvolsky. In 2004, Richard was nominated for the 2004 AFI (Australian Film Industry) Award for Best Young Actor for his role as thinking girl's sex symbol Miller McKee in the ABC and BBC TV series Out There.In 2005, Richard starred in a pivotal role as Mike Burns, vulnerable younger brother to outlaws Charlie (Guy Pearce) and Arthur (Danny Huston) Burns in Nick Cave's brutally compelling Australian feature, "The Proposition", directed by John Hillcoat. Richard won Filmink Magazine's 'Best Australian Newcomer' Award for his standout performance in this critically acclaimed film. This remarkable UK/Australian co-production also stars Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, and John Hurt. Richard has been working consistently in the film industry since, with a lead role in the feature film "48 Shades" (Disney Australia & NZ), directed by Daniel Lapaine. Richard received another AFI (Australian Film Industry) nomination and Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for his Tour de Force performance in "Clubland" (USA Title: Introducing the Dwights [Warner Independent]), with Oscar-nominated and BAFTA winning actress Brenda Blethyn. "Clubland" was directed by AFI award winning director Cherie Nowlan, (Marking Time, Thank God he met Lizzie).Richard has two films due for cinematic release in 2010, including the Toronto Film Festival's Midnight Madness Award Winner, "The Loved Ones", by Sean Byrne, and "Birthday", with Wolf Creek's Kestie Morassi. In 2008, Richard decided to take a several year break from the Film Industry to complete his Psychology Honors Degree at an Australian University.

  • Birthday

    Oct 23, 1984
  • Place of Birth

    Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Melbourne Underground Film Festival
2011
Birthday (2009)
Winner - Best Supporting Actor
St. Kilda Film Festival
2006
Best Actor
Winner - Special Commendation
Debut (2005)

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