Richard Wisker | |
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| Born | Richard David Kevin Wisker 1 February 1995 Dagenham, East London, England |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Richard David Kevin Wisker (born 1 February 1995) is an English actor and television presenter, best known for his role as Liam O'Donovan in Tracy Beaker Returns (2010–2012). He also portrayed Rich in the CBBC series Dani's Castle (2013–2015) and Declan in Millie Inbetween (2017–2018) and its spin-off Flatmates (2019–2021). Between 2011 and 2015, he was a presenter on Friday Download.
Richard David Kevin Wisker was born on 1 February 1995 in Dagenham, East London.[1][2] 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.[3]
In 2010, Wisker was nominated for a children's BAFTA for Best Actor.[4]
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.[5]
In March 2012, Wisker released his debut single and held a signing at Stratford Centre.[6]
From 2013 to 2015, Wisker portrayed Rich in CBBC comedy Dani's Castle.[7]
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[8] by Noveray Limited. The star filmed himself flying into Monaco to sign the deal.[9]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 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 | |
| Jedward's Big Adventure | Guest Appearance | ||
| Stepping Up | Luca Wilby II | One episode. | |
| 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[11] | Declan | Regular Role |
| 2019–2021 | Flatmates | Main Role | |
| TBA | Supernova[12] | Dean Harding |