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Erin Richards
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Richards at the 2017 WonderCon to promote Gotham
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| Born | 12 December 1983 |
| Alma mater | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama |
| Occupation | Actress, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Erin Richards (born December 12, 1983) is a talented actress, director, and writer from Wales. She is most famous for her role as the clever and complicated Barbara Kean in the popular TV series Gotham. She also played Molly Hughes in the comedy show Breaking In.
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Her Journey to Acting
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Erin Richards was born in the town of Penarth, Wales. From a young age, she was interested in performing. To turn her passion into a career, she studied at the famous Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Before becoming a star in big American shows, Erin started her career in Wales. She hosted a Welsh-language TV show for teens called Mosgito. She also acted in several short films and appeared in popular British TV shows like Crash and Being Human.
Breaking into Hollywood
In 2012, Erin's career took a big step forward when she was cast in the American comedy series Breaking In. She played an executive assistant with a funny, over-the-top English accent and quickly became a main character on the show.
A year later, she starred in the horror film Open Grave with actor Sharlto Copley. This showed she could act in serious and scary movies, not just comedies.
Starring in Gotham
From 2014 to 2019, Erin Richards played one of her most famous roles: Barbara Kean in the FOX television series Gotham. The show told the origin stories of Batman's heroes and villains. Her character, Barbara, went through many changes, starting as the fiancée of detective Jim Gordon and becoming a powerful figure in Gotham's underworld.
Erin's talent wasn't just in front of the camera. She also got the chance to direct an episode of Gotham. The episode she directed was called "The Trial of Jim Gordon" and it aired in 2019 during the show's final season.
Famous Roles and Projects
Erin Richards has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most well-known projects.
Key Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Open Grave | Sharon |
| 2014 | The Quiet Ones | Kristina 'Krissi' Dalton |
| 2017 | That Good Night | Cassie |
| 2022 | Save the Cinema | Susan |
Notable Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Being Human | Nancy Reid | Appeared in 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Breaking In | Molly Hughes | Main cast for Season 2 |
| 2012 | Merlin | Eira | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2014–2019 | Gotham | Barbara Kean | Main cast, appeared in 75 episodes |
| 2022–2023 | The Crown | Kelly Fisher | Appeared in 2 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Erin Richards para niños
