Richard Wilson (Australian actor)

Richard Wilson
Born
Richard John Wilson

(1984-10-23) 23 October 1984
Leicester, England
Alma materUniversity of Sydney & Western Sydney University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active2001–2009

Richard John Wilson (born 23 October 1984 in Leicester, England) is a British-born Australian actor.

Early life and education

Richard Wilson moved from the UK to Sydney, Australia when he was six years old, and currently resides in Sydney. He and his younger brother, Andrew, were raised in the Blue Mountains by their parents. He attended the academically selective Penrith High School.[1]

In 2008, Richard decided to take an extended hiatus from performance to complete a honours degree in Psychology at Western Sydney University.

Career

At the age of fifteen, Wilson landed his first screen role as lead character Nick Jansen in short-lived 2001 sitcom Flat Chat.[2] In 2004, he was nominated for an Australian Film Industry Award for Best Young Actor,[3] for his portrayal of Miller McKee in teen drama series Out There.[4]

Wilson made his feature film debut as Robert 'Poker' Bernardi, one of the lead characters in Nick Cave’s 2005 skateboarding drama film Deck Dogz.[5] He then starred in 2005 Australian Western film The Proposition as Mike Burns,[6] younger brother of Charlie (Guy Pearce) and Arthur (Danny Huston).[7] He won a FilmInk Award for Best Australian Newcomer for his portrayal. The following year, he played the co-lead role of Dan in the 2006 Australian film 48 Shades, based on the book 48 Shades of Brown by Nick Earls.[8]

Wilson delivered a critically acclaimed performance as Mark in the 2007 film Clubland,[9] receiving an Australian Film Industry Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.[10] The Australian Broadcasting Corporation described his portrayal of a mentally handicapped teen as "a tour de force performance".[11]

In 2009, Wilson had a supporting role in Australian horror film The Loved Ones, alongside Xavier Samuel.[12] That same year, he appeared in drama film Birthday.[13]

Awards

Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
2004Out ThereAustralian Film Institute AwardsBest Young ActorNominated[3]
2006DebutSt Kilda Short Film FestivalBest ActorWon[14]
The Proposition & Deck DogzFilmInk Magazine AwardsBest Australian NewcomerWon
2007ClublandAustralian Film Institute AwardsBest Supporting ActorNominated[10]
2008ClublandFilm Critics Circle of AustraliaBest Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated[15]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005Deck DogzRobert 'Poker' Benardi[5]
The PropositionMike Burns[6]
2006DebutJerryShort film[16]
48 ShadesDan Bancroft[8]
2007Clubland (aka Introducing the Dwights)Mark[9]
2008Summer BreaksMatShort film
2009Liebermans in the SkyGlenn GoodmanShort film[17]
The Loved OnesJamie[12]
Sunset Over WaterBobShort film
2011BirthdayJoey[13]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2001Flat ChatNick Jansen13 episodes[2]
Escape of the Artful DodgerLord Edward TuxleyMiniseries
2001; 2002McLeod's DaughtersSean HowardSeasons 1–2, 5 episodes
2002; 2009All SaintsAdam Finch / Aaron
2003; 2004Out ThereMiller McKee24 episodes[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Penrith Selective High School | High School Guide". matrix.edu.au. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Flat Chat – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "AACTA Awards | Winners & Nominees | 2004". aacta.org. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Out There – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Deck Dogz – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  6. 1 2 "The Proposition – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  7. ↑ Free, Erin. "Character Piece: Charlie Burns in the Proposition". FilmInk. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  8. 1 2 "48 Shades – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Introducing the Dwights – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  10. 1 2 "AACTA Awards | Winners & Nominees | 2007". aacta.org. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Clubland – Film Review from Nightlife". ABC. 3 August 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  12. 1 2 "The Loved Ones – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Birthday – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Australia's Top Short Film Competition | Awards | Past Winners". St Kilda Short Film Festival. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "Nominations announced for FCCA Awards for Australian Film". IF Magazine. 29 January 2007. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "Debut". Screen Australia. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Liebermans in the Sky". Screen Australia. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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