Richard Wisker
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| Richard Wisker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1995 Dagenham, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor, presenter, musician, singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Richard Wisker (born 1 February 1995)[1] is an English actor, presenter, singer and musician best known for his role as Liam O'Donovan in Tracy Beaker Returns. He currently appears in the CBBC series Dani's Castle.
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 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 2010, Wisker was nominated for a children's BAFTA for Best Actor.[2]
In March 2012, Wisker released his debut single and held a signing at Stratford Centre.[3]
Since 2013, Wisker has played character, 'Rich', in CBBC show Dani's Castle.
He has a starring role in the film Up All Night based on the CBBC show Friday Download.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Bill | Mason Kemble | Two episodes |
| 2009 | COI Cyber Bullying | Bully | |
| 2009 | Law and Order: UK | Jono Blake | One episode |
| 2010 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | George Woods | Lost in Time |
| 2010–12 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Liam O'Donovan | Regular role. |
| 2011–12 | Tracy Beaker Survival Files | Liam O'Donovan | |
| 2011–15 | Friday Download | Himself | Presenter |
| 2012– | All Over The Place | Himself | Co-Presenter |
| 2012 | 12 Again | Himself | Guest Appearance |
| 2012 | Jedward's Big Adventure | Himself | Guest Appearance |
| 2012 | Stepping Up | Luca Wilby II | One episode. |
| 2013– | Dani's Castle | Rich / Diego | Played Diego in Series 2 only. |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground: Liam's Story | Liam O'Donovan | Online webisodes (and games), reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground | Liam O'Donovan | Episode: Face the Music, reprising role from Tracy Beaker Returns |
| 2014 | Casualty | Daniel Pemberley | One episode |
| 2015 | Up All Night | Himself |
References
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- ↑ Jacobs, Luke Tracy Beaker actor Richard Wisker meets fans at Stratford Centre, Newham Recorder, 1 March 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
