Richard Banks 

Previous paid speaking roles

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• English
• French
• Greek
• Sign Language

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• Australian
• Irish
• South African
• UK Cockney

• UK English
• UK Posh
• UK Scottish
• UK Welsh

• USA New York
• USA Southern
• Dutch
• French

• German
• Greek
• Italian
• Russian

• Spanish

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• Equity

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I am an experienced, award winning, professional actor/performer with extensive stage, film and TV credits. I am comfortable in both comedic and dramatic roles, including multi-roling and have played a wide range of parts, modern, classic and including Shakespearian roles. My favourite roles include Pseudolus in 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum', Aston in 'The Caretaker', Dysart in 'Equus' and Lucky Eric in 'Bouncers'. I am a seasoned Musical and Pantomime performer, having played leading roles and with a good understanding of being Dame. I also have considerable experience as a background/supporting artist on many TV, films and commercials. I am good at a wide range of accents.
I have significant exposure to role-play, both in historical and educational roles, but also for corporate roles, used for training and assessment of staff and candidates. Some of this work has involved a large amount of interaction in character with the general public as well responding in character to individuals. Some of my work has involved other role-play for example murder mystery dinners and also a lot of work as Father Christmas.
I am enhanced CRB checked and am very comfortable working with children .
I am a member of Equity and my spotlight profile can be viewed http://www.spotlight.com/9816-8947-4063.

Previous speaking roles

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Limelight People, Ray Knight, Maddog2020, Oneset Extras, Casting Collective

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Absolutely shed loads, there wouldn't be enough room on here. But typically:-

Call the Midwife
Eastenders
Holby City
Fantastic Beasts and Where to FInd Them
Beauty and the Beast
The Commuter

Full-time model - paid commercial work

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purpleport.com/portfolio/rdbmodel

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I have been photographed a few times by a variety of photographers, for headshots and their portfoilios. I don't have classic good looks, but I am well groomed and have been told I have an interesting face. My hands and hair are particularly good for photography.

Heavily featured in a H&M Silent Protest Promo campaign.
Photographed for Avocado Brothers promotion as a Butler.
Featured in Downton Abbey DVD Launch Promotional Stunt- heavily featured in Press
Hair model for Creative Media Skills - Vintage hair styles
Model in Arsenal's Club Level Brochure 2015/2016
2016 - Channel 5 Stills Advertising Campaign - GPs: Behind Closed Doors
2016 - Farmer - Moneypenny App Stills Campaign

1999 - Who wants to be a Millionaire, Quiz Show Contestant, ITV
2014 - Locked and Loaded, Flog the Lot. Channel 5

Beginner

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• Bollywood

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I have danced in 'The Muppets - most wanted' as part of the chorus of male prisoners.
Background office party dancer on 'Cuban Fury' (rel. Feb 2014)
Background dancer on Holiday! (rel. 2014)
Dancer - Dara O'Briain's School of Hard Sums (2013)

I have also played the lead role in a number of musicals, having had to learn a range of dance routines.

Intermediate

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Expert

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Expert

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2020
Casting Assistant, Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer
Extras Casting Assistant, Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer
Casting Assistant, 83
Extras casting assistant, 83

2019
Extras casting assistant, De De Pyaar De
Extras casting assistant, Born a KIng

2018
Assistant Crowd Director, Born a King

2017,
Writer, Miss Julia

2016
Action vehicle driver, Housefull 3
Assistant Director, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Dharma Productions, Dir. Karan Johar
Assistant Director, Housefull 3, Clydesdale Productions, Dir Sajid Khan, Farhad Khan

2015
Production Assistant, The Window Cleaner, Pixelform Studios, Dir. Daniel Eycott
Production Assistant, The Day After Tomorrow, Empire Productions, Dir Danny Patrick
Stand In/ DOuble, Burnt

2011
Director, We'll Always Have Paris, Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre
Lighting Designer, The Revenger’s Tragedy, Edward Alderton Theatre, Ian Long
Director & Set Designer, And Then There Were None, Edward Alderton Theatre
Set Designer, The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Whitworth Youth Theatre
Stage Manager & Set Designer, New York Stories, Edward Alderton Theatre, Helen Banks/Stephanie David
Director & Set Designer, Honour, Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre
Director, & Set Designer, Babes in the Wood, St Paulinus Community Theatre

2010
Properties, Absurd Person Singular, Edward Alderton Theatre, Sarah O’Hanlon
Set Designer, Outside Edge, Erith Playhouse, Lesley Robins
Stage Manager, The Maids, Edward Alderton Theatre, Ian Long
Co-Director, Set Designer & Painter, Grimm Tales, Geoffrey Whitworth Youth Theatre
Set Designer, Glorious!, Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, Lesley Robins
Director & Set Designer, Dick Whittington, St Paulinus Community Theatre

2009
Director, Dick Whittington, Erith Playhouse

2008
Director, Much Ado About Nothing, Edward Alderton Theatre
Director, Cinderella, St Paulinus Community Theatre

2007
Stage Manager, Christmas Variety Show, Edward Alderton Theatre, Wendy Marsh
Director, Kindly Leave The Stage, Erith Playhouse
Stage Manager, Rope, Erith Playhouse, Mark Campbell

2006
Director & Set Designer, Steel Magnolias, Edward Alderton Theatre
Stage Manager, Brimstone & Treacle, Edward Alderton Theatre, Mark Campbell
Stage Manager, Murder In The Cathedral, Edward Alderton Theatre, Sue Higginson
Stage Manager, Keyboard Skills, Edward Alderton Theatre, Eleni Koureas

2005
Assistant Stage Manager, The Gingerbread Lady, Edward Alderton Theatre, Jenny Devonshire
Director, Witness for the Prosecution, Edward Alderton Theatre
Stage Manager, The Steamie, Edward Alderton Theatre, Andy Godfrey
Assistant Stage Manager, The Day After The Fair, Edward Alderton Theatre, Wendy Marsh
Assistant Stage Manager, When Did You Last See Your Trousers?, Edward Alderton Theatre, Roz Betts

Part-time professional (paid work)

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outkastman.com

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Freelance photographer based in SE London/NW Kent. Offering a first class service for all commissions be they portraits, portfolio shoots. I am an experienced photographer who has covered a wide range of shoots.

I am happy to quote for any celebrations, commissions and model work so please get in touch with your requirements.

I am also proficient in the use of photoshop.

www.outkastman.com

bettys and dudes

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• English
• French
• Greek
• Sign Language

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• Australian
• Irish
• South African
• UK Cockney

• UK English
• UK Posh
• UK Scottish
• UK Welsh

• USA New York
• USA Southern
• Dutch
• French

• German
• Greek
• Italian
• Russian

• Spanish

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