| Richard Cambridge | |
| Birth Name: | Richard Cambridge Harbutt |
| Birth Date: | 1987 7, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | United Kingdom |
| Occupation: | Film actor and producer |
| Spouse: | Hermione Harbutt [1] |
Richard Cambridge is a film actor and producer, known for feature film Gran Turismo,[2] [3] Golden Years (2016), Hollyoaks (1995 TV series)[4] [5] and The IT Crowd (2006).
Cambridge was born in Wiltshire UK.[6] His parents divorced when he was young and he grew up with his father and two younger siblings. He was a company member of the Musical Youth Theatre Company with alumni including Andrew Lincoln, Indira Varma, Will Thorp, Jennifer Biddall, Adam Campbell, Tabitha Wady, Ella Smith, and Tom Payne.
Richard's first leading role was in the feature film Distant Bridges, playing Arthur Fisher, a young boy sent to fight in the first world war.
This was followed by a leading role in a short film Fishmonger's Daughter which was official selection at the Sundance Film Festival).
He has appeared in many commercials including forButterfinger candy bars and an agent for Zovirax.[7] He has also appeared in music videos "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?".[4]
He played the role of 'Felix' in Sony Pictures blockbuster Gran Turismo. Released in cinemas in summer 2023 [2] [3] the movie has grossed over $120 m tt4495098 . Gran Turismo . October 17, 2024.
Alongside being an actor, Richard is CTO of actors community WeAudition.[8] Founded in 2015, Richard with actor partners Jessica Rose and Darren Darnborough founded Weaudition.com, a network for actors looking for scene readers, to help actors learn lines from a script.[9]
Richard is a keen supporter of mental health.
As an actor Richard is known for playing the role of Pete Webster in Hollyoaks and his role in The IT Crowd.
Richard has appeared in feature films including Sony's Gran Turismo,[10] Golden Years,[11] as well as Forest of the Damned,[12] (renamed Demonic for release in the USA), Idol of Evil alongside Adrian Bouchet,[13] Cal,[14] and Boogie Man.[15]
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Fishmonger's Daughter | John Goodenough | (Short) and was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival |
| 1999 | Distant Bridges | Arthur Fisher | Film, billed as 'Richard Harbutt' |
| 2004 | Dark Green Fields | Andy | (Short) |
| 2005 | Forest of the Damned | Emilio | (known in US as Demonic) |
| 2008 | Chances | Jeff | (Short) |
| 2009 | Idol of Evil | David Hilton | |
| Special Delivery | Nick Smith | (Short) (also producer) | |
| 2011 | Eliminate:Archie Cookson | The Aide | |
| 2013 | Cal | Jim | |
| 2016 | Golden Years (2016 film) | Stephen | |
| 2018 | Boogie Man | TV Newscaster | |
| 2020 | Man Made | William | (Short)[16] |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo | Felix | |
| Year | Television series | Role | Other notes |
| 1997 | Backup | Tony Squire | TV series, 2 episodes (billed as Richard Harbutt) |
| 2007 | The IT Crowd | Bad Guy | TV series, 1 episode |
| Hollyoaks | TV series, 16 episodes | ||
| 2011 | The Night Watch | Policeman | (TV film, based on Sarah Waters' 2006 novel, The Night Watch) |
Richard won the Best Actor Award for the short Man Made at the London Movie Awards in 2022.[17]
He won the Outstanding Achievement Award (Actor) for the short Man Made at the Indie Short Fest in 2023.[18]