Richard Wisker

Richard Wisker (born 1 February 1995)[1] is an English actor and presenter, known for his role as Liam O'Donovan in Tracy Beaker Returns. From 2013 to 2015 he portrayed Rich in the CBBC series Dani's Castle. Wisker also played the role Declan in Millie Inbetween and Flatmates.

Richard Wisker
Born (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995
Dagenham, England
OccupationActor and presenter
Years active2008–present

Career

Wisker 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.

In 2010, Wisker was nominated for a children's BAFTA for Best Actor.[2]

In May 2011, Wisker began presenting Friday Download on the CBBC Channel, a children's entertainment series alongside Georgia Lock, Dionne Bromfield, Ceallach 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.[3]

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[4] by Noveray Limited. The star filmed himself flying into Monaco to sign the deal.[5]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNote
2008The BillMason KembleTwo episodes
2009COI Cyber BullyingBully
2009Law and Order: UKJono BlakeOne episode
2010The Sarah Jane AdventuresGeorge WoodsLost in Time
2010–12Tracy Beaker ReturnsLiam O'DonovanRegular role.
2011–12Tracy Beaker Survival Files
2011–15Friday DownloadHimselfPresenter
2012–2013All Over The PlaceCo-Presenter
201212 AgainGuest Appearance
2012Jedward's Big AdventureGuest Appearance
2012Stepping UpLuca Wilby IIOne episode.
2013–15Dani's CastleRichMain Role
2014DiegoGuest Role
CasualtyDaniel PemberleyOne episode
The Dumping Ground: Liam's StoryLiam O'DonovanOnline webisodes, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns
2014, 2018The Dumping GroundEpisodes: Face the Music & Missing Presumed Single, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns
2015Up All NightHimself
Rise of the Footsoldier Part IINicky
2017-18Millie Inbetween[6]DeclanRegular Role
2019-presentFlatmatesMain Role
TBASupernova[7]Dean Harding

References
  1. Richard Wisker [@RichardWisker4] (1 February 2015). "Birthday today🙌🙌 Big thanks to everyone out there showing me love" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. "EA British Academy Children's Awards 2010 Nominations". Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  3. Jacobs, Luke Tracy Beaker actor Richard Wisker meets fans at Stratford Centre, Newham Recorder, 1 March 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  4. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7124006/
  5. https://twitter.com/richardwisker4/status/873893458351722496?lang=en
  6. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/cbbc/episode/p05qzljw/millie-inbetween-all-change-preview
  7. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3166706/?ref_=nv_sr_1

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