
Richard Cambridge
Biography
Richard Cambridge is a film actor and producer, known for feature film Gran Turismo, Golden Years (2016), Hollyoaks (1995 TV series) and The IT Crowd (2006).
Cambridge was born in Wiltshire UK. 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 for Butterfinger candy bars and an agent for Zovirax. He has also appeared in music videos "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?".
He played the role of 'Felix' in Sony Pictures blockbuster Gran Turismo. Released in cinemas in summer 2023 the movie has grossed over $120 m "Gran Turismo". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
Alongside being an actor, Richard is CTO of actors community WeAudition. 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.
Richard is a keen supporter of mental health.
Known For

TV
The IT Crowd
Bad Guy
2006

Film
Gran Turismo
Felix
2023

TV
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes
Cmdr. Alf Hitchcock
2025

Film
The Night Watch
Policeman
2011

Film
Boogie Man
Newscaster / TV Presenter
2018

Film
Forest of the Damned
Emilio
2005
Film
Eliminate: Archie Cookson
The Aide
2011

Film
Distant Bridges
Arthur Fisher
1999

Film
Cal
Jim
2013
Film
Idol of Evil: Hell Is Forever
David Hilton
2011
Filmography
2025TVSuspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezesas Cmdr. Alf Hitchcock2023FilmGran Turismoas Felix2018FilmBoogie Manas Newscaster / TV Presenter2013FilmCalas Jim2011FilmIdol of Evil: Hell Is Foreveras David Hilton2011FilmThe Night Watchas Policeman2011FilmEliminate: Archie Cooksonas The Aide2006TVThe IT Crowdas Bad Guy2005FilmForest of the Damnedas Emilio1999FilmDistant Bridgesas Arthur Fisher