Richard John Wilson (born 23 October 1984 in

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, England) is a British-born Australian actor.

Biography

Early life

Richard Wilson moved from the UK to

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, Australia when he was six years old, and currently resides in Sydney. He and his younger brother, Andrew, were raised in the Blue Mountains by their parents. He attended the academically selective

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and Western Sydney University.

Acting career

Wilson is best known internationally for his role as Mike Burns, younger brother to

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's Charlie Burns, in the 2005 epic Australian classic '' The Proposition.'' Richard played the lead role in the 2006 Australian film ''

48 Shades ''48 Shades'' (titled ''Australian Pie: Naked Love'' in the United States) is a 2006 Australian comedy film by debut director Daniel Lapaine, starring Richard Wilson, Emma Lung, Robin McLeavy, and Victoria Thaine. It is based on Nick Earls' popu ...

'', based on the book '' 48 Shades of Brown'' by

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. He has won and been nominated for numerous awards, most notably for his critically acclaimed performance in the 2007 film '' Clubland'' for which he received an

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Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The

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described Wilson's portrayal of a mentally handicapped teen as "a tour de force performance".

Academia

In 2009, Richard decided to take an extended break from performance to complete an honours degree at the

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Awards

2008

Film Critics Circle of Australia The Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) is an association of cinema critics and reviewers. It includes journalists in "media, television, major national and state papers, radio, national and state, online and freelance writers, Australian ...

, Nominated, Best Actor – Supporting Role, '' Clubland'' (2007) 2007

Australian Film Institute Awards The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, known as the AACTA Awards, are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA). The awards recognise excellence in the film and television industry, ...

, Nominated, AFI Award, Best Supporting Actor, ''Clubland'' (2007) 2006 FILMINK Magazine Awards, Winner, Best Australian Newcomer, '' The Proposition'' (2005) and ''

Deck Dogz ''Deck Dogz'' is a 2005 Australian skater film, written and directed by Steve Pasvolsky and starring Sean Kennedy, Ho Thi Lu and Richard Wilson with a guest appearance by Tony Hawk. It was filmed in and around Adelaide and Sydney, Australia. ...

'' (2005) 2006

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, Winner, Best Actor, for ''Debut'' (2006 short film) 2005 Australian Film Institute Awards, Nominated, Young Actor's Award, ''

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'' (2003) TV

Filmography

*''Birthday'' (2011) *'' The Loved Ones'' (2010) *''Liebermans in the Sky'' (2009) *''Summer Breaks'' (2008) *'' Clubland'' (USA Title: ''Introducing the Dwights'') (2007) *''

'' (2006) *''Debut'' (2006) *'' The Proposition'' (2005) *''

'' (2005) *''

'' (2003) (TV) *'' All Saints'' (2002) (TV) *''

McLeod's Daughters ''McLeod's Daughters'' is an Australian drama television series created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton for the Nine Network, which aired from 8 August 2001, to 31 January 2009, lasting eight seasons. It stars Lisa Chappell and Brid ...

'' (2001 & 2002) (TV) *'' Flat Chat'' (2001) (TV) *''

Escape of the Artful Dodger ''Escape of the Artful Dodger'' is an Australian children's television series first screened on the Nine Network in 2001. ''Escape of the Artful Dodger'' is the story of Jack Dawkins, who was introduced in the classic Charles Dickens novel ''O ...

'' (2001) (TV)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Richard Australian people of English descent English male film actors Australian male film actors Living people 1984 births