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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 is a talented actress, director, and writer from Wales. She was born on December 12, 1983. Many people know her for playing Molly Hughes in the TV show Breaking In and especially for her role as Barbara Kean in the popular series Gotham.
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Erin Richards' Life and Career
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Erin Richards was born in Penarth, Wales. She studied acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Before becoming famous, she hosted a Welsh TV show for teens called Mosgito. She also appeared in short films and BBC shows like Crash and Being Human.
In 2012, Erin joined the cast of the FOX comedy show Breaking In. She played an executive assistant named Molly Hughes.
She also acted in the horror film Open Grave in 2013. In this movie, she played the character Sharon, alongside actor Sharlto Copley.
From 2014 to 2019, Erin played a main character, Barbara Kean, in the FOX TV series Gotham. This show is based on characters from the Batman comics. Erin also directed an episode of Gotham in its fifth season, called "The Trial of Jim Gordon". This episode first aired on March 7, 2019.
Erin Richards' Filmography
Erin Richards has appeared in many films and television shows. A filmography is a list of all the movies and TV projects an actor has worked on.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Expiry Date | Luce | |
| 2008 | Abraham's Point | Milly | |
| 2009 | 17 | Gemma | Short film |
| 2010 | Balance | Becki | Short film |
| 2012 | Will Sampson (...and the Self-Perpetuating Cycle of Unintended Abstinence) | Sofia | Short film |
| 2013 | Open Grave | Sharon | |
| 2014 | The Quiet Ones | Kristina 'Krissi' Dalton | |
| 2017 | That Good Night | Cassie | |
| 2018 | ... | Kara Quinn | Short film, her directorial debut |
| 2019 | The Christmas Kid | Patricia | |
| 2022 | Save the Cinema | Susan | |
| Grey Elephant | Alexa | ||
| 2023 | Starve Acre | Harrie |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Crash | Cheryl | "2.3" |
| 2011 | Being Human | Nancy Reid | "Daddy Ghoul", "Though the Heavens Fall", "The Wolf-Shaped Bullet" |
| 2012 | Breaking In | Molly Hughes | Season 2 (Main cast) |
| 2012 | Merlin | Eira | "The Diamond of the Day: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2013 | Crossing Lines | Nicole | "The Terminator" |
| 2013 | Misfits | Sarah | "5.7" |
| 2014–2019 | Gotham | Barbara Kean | Main cast: 75 episodes |
| 2020 | The Brides | Renée Pélagie | Main cast |
| 2022–2023 | The Crown | Kelly Fisher | Season 5, episode 10 "Decommissioned" Season 6, episode 1 "Persona Non Grata" |
| 2024 | The Way | Willis | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Mudtown | Claire Lewis Jones | Upcoming drama |
Director Credits
Besides acting, Erin Richards has also worked as a director. This means she was in charge of how a film or TV episode was made.
| Year | Title | Note(s) |
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| 2018 | ... | Short film |
| 2019 | Gotham | Episode: "The Trial of Jim Gordon" |
| 2020 | God Friended Me | Episode: "The Altheist Papers" |
See also
In Spanish: Erin Richards para niños
