David Richardson (born 20 March 1987) is an Australian television actor.

Career

Richardson has had major roles in two Australian children's television drama series. He was one of the regular cast members in ''

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'' in 2004, playing four versions of Francis Short from different parallel universes. This was followed up by the starring role in three series of ''

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'' as Vinnie Martino in 2005 and 2006. Since dropping out of

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(WAAPA), Richardson has starred in a number of short films, including an adaptation of the

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short story ''

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'', and on stage, most notably in an adaptation of ''

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''. In 2010, he had a small role in the Australian thriller ''

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''. Some of Mr Richardson's more recent work includes a television advertisement with Boxer Danny Green. In 2014 the commercial was broadcast Australia wide to promote the dangers of drug and alcohol related violence.

Filmography

(2005–06) as Vinnie Martino *

(2004) as Francis Short

References

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Tv.com David Richardson Biography

1987 births Living people Australian male television actors Australian people of New Zealand descent {{Australia-tv-actor-stub