Richard Wisker
Life and career
Richard David Kevin Wisker was born on 1 February 1995 in Dagenham, East London. made his television debut in 2008 as a guest star on the British police drama The Bill, playing Mason Kemble in a two-episode story called "Hold Me Tight". He later returned to television as Jono Blake in an episode of Law & Order: UK. He also guest-starred in The Sarah Jane Adventures in 2010, in two episodes titled "Lost in Time", featuring a character named George Woods, from the year 1941. His most notable role is Liam O'Donovan in the CBBC drama Tracy Beaker Returns, which he portrayed from 2010 to 2012, and later reprised the role for the show's spin-off The Dumping Ground in 2013 and 2019 respectively. He also starred in Liam's Story a spin-off based on the character's life after he moves in with his brother.
In 2010, Wisker was nominated for a children's BAFTA for Best Actor.
In May 2011, Wisker began presenting Friday Download on the CBBC Channel, a children's entertainment series alongside Georgia Lock, Dionne Bromfield, Cel Spellman, Tyger Drew-Honey and Aidan Davis. It has so far spanned nine series.
In March 2012, Wisker released his debut single and held a signing at Stratford Centre.
From 2013 to 2015, Wisker portrayed Rich in CBBC comedy Dani's Castle.
He has a starring role in the film Up All Night based on the CBBC show Friday Download. In 2017 Wisker announced he would be starring as the lead in the film Supernova by Noveray Limited. The star filmed himself flying into Monaco to sign the deal.
In July 2023, Wisker joined OnlyFans.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Bill | Mason Kemble | Two episodes |
| 2009 | COI Cyber Bullying | Bully | |
| Law & Order: UK | Jono Blake | One episode | |
| 2010 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | George Woods | Episode: "Lost in Time" |
| 2010–2012 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Liam O'Donovan | Regular role. |
| 2011–2012 | Tracy Beaker Survival Files | ||
| 2011–2015 | Friday Download | Himself | Presenter |
| 2012–2013 | All Over The Place | Co-Presenter | |
| 2012 | 12 Again | Guest Appearance | |
| Stepping Up | Luca Wilby II | One episode. | |
| 2012-2014 | Jedward's Big Adventure | Himself | Guest Appearance; three episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Dani's Castle | Rich | Main Role |
| 2014 | Diego | Guest Role | |
| Casualty | Daniel Pemberley | One episode | |
| Liam's Story | Liam O'Donovan | Online webisodes, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns | |
| 2014, 2018 | The Dumping Ground | Episodes: Face the Music & Missing Presumed Single, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns | |
| 2015 | Up All Night | Himself | |
| Rise of the Footsoldier Part II | Nicky | ||
| 2017–2018 | Millie Inbetween | Declan | Regular Role |
| 2019–2021 | Flatmates | Main Role | |
| TBA | Supernova | Dean Harding |
References
- ^ "Richard Wisker interview". Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Richard Wisker [@RichardWisker4] (1 February 2015). "Birthday today🙌🙌 Big thanks to everyone out there showing me love" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Liam's Story Finale". BBC. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "EA British Academy Children's Awards 2010 Nominations". 24 October 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "CBBC's Friday Download heads to the big screen". BBC News. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Jacobs, Luke Tracy Beaker actor Richard Wisker meets fans at Stratford Centre, Newham Recorder, 1 March 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Dani's Castle - 5 Things You Didn't Know About Richard Wisker". BBC. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "Supernova". IMDb.
- ^ @RichardWisker4 (11 June 2017). "Just arrived in #Monaco to sign a deal for my next film role in 'Supernova' with 'Noveray Media' #superstar #jetset…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Tracy Beaker star swaps TV fame for OnlyFans titillation as they pose naked". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "Millie Inbetween - CBBC - BBC".
- ^ "Richard Wisker". IMDb.
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