Richard Blackwood facts for kids
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Blackwood in 2016
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| Birth name | Richard Clifford Blackwood |
| Born | 15 May 1972 London, England |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relative(s) | Vas Blackwood (cousin) |
Richard Clifford Blackwood (born 15 May 1972) is a British actor, presenter, and rapper. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. From 2015 to 2018, he played Vincent Hubbard in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In 2020, he started playing Felix Westwood in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. His acting has earned him nominations for awards like the TRIC Award and the National Television Award.
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Richard Blackwood's Early Career
Richard Blackwood started his career as a presenter. He hosted the UK version of Singled Out on Channel 5. In 1999, he had his own TV show called The Richard Blackwood Show. He also presented Top of the Pops, a famous music show. Another show he hosted was MTV Select on MTV with Donna Air.
Music and Early Acting Roles
In 2000, Richard Blackwood also had a successful music career. His song "Mama Who Da Man" reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. This song was based on "Mama Used to Say" by his uncle, Junior Giscombe. He released two more singles, "1.2.3.4 Get with the Wicked" and "Someone There for Me". His album, You'll Love to Hate This, also made it to the charts.
After his music success, Blackwood began acting more. He appeared in the TV show Holby City. In 2002, he played the main character in the TV series Ed Stone Is Dead. He also acted in the Bollywood film Don't Stop Dreaming in 2007.
Richard Blackwood on Stage
Richard Blackwood has performed in many plays. In 2010, he played Brightie in the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He performed alongside famous actors like Adrian Lester and James Earl Jones in London.
Musical Theatre Performances
In 2011, he took on the role of Donkey in the West End musical Shrek the Musical. The show opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Richard Blackwood and the Shrek cast even performed "I'm a Believer" on Britain's Got Talent.
Richard Blackwood in Soap Operas
Richard Blackwood is well-known for his roles in British soap operas. These are long-running TV shows that tell stories about people's daily lives.
EastEnders Role
On 17 January 2015, it was announced that Blackwood would join the cast of EastEnders. He played the character Vincent Hubbard. His first appearance was on 17 February 2015. He left the show on 20 April 2018.
Dancing on Ice and Hollyoaks
In 2019, Richard Blackwood competed in Dancing on Ice. This is a TV show where celebrities learn to ice skate with professional partners. He was partnered with Carlotta Edwards. They were eliminated in Week 3 of the competition.
In 2020, it was announced that he would join the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He plays the character Felix Westwood. Since joining Hollyoaks, Blackwood has been nominated for several awards. These include the TRIC Award for Soap Actor of the Year and the National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance.
Richard Blackwood's Personal Life
Richard Blackwood has shared some details about his personal life. He once mentioned that if he hadn't become an entertainer, he would have liked to be a graphic designer.
Family Connections
He has some famous family members. In the 1980s, his father married the mother of supermodel Naomi Campbell. This made Naomi Campbell his stepsister for a few years. His uncle is the singer Junior Giscombe. His cousin is the actor and comedian Vas Blackwood.
Richard Blackwood has a son named Keaun, who was born in January 2001.
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Blackwood in 2016
See also
In Spanish: Richard Blackwood para niños
