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Ricky James Young (born 25 April 1978) is an English actor, dancer, and producer. His early work includes the miniseries Children of Dune (2003) and the films Is Harry on the Boat? (2001) and Beowulf (2007). More recently, he is known for his roles in the youth series Find Me in Paris (2018–2020) and Theodosia (2022).[1]
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Born | Ricky James Young 25 April 1978 Southampton, England |
Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer, producer |
Years active | 1995–present |
Young grew up in Hythe, a suburb of Southampton. His mother Helen is a dance instructor and his sister Rachel is a Utrecht-based comedian.[2] He began working with professional ballet companies from the age of fifteen.[3] He went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2000.[4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Shakespeare in the Park | Short film | |
1999 | Hitlist | Paul | Short film |
2000 | Hit List | Paul | Short film |
2007 | License to Wed | Randy | Additional scenes |
Beowulf | Eofor | Voice role[5][6] | |
Penchance to Dream | Romeo | Short film | |
2009 | Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling | Nigel | Direct-to-video[7] |
2010 | Golf in the Kingdom | Evan Tyree | [8] |
2011 | The Adventures of Tintin | Thompson | Voice role |
2012 | Bloodwork | Nigel Denton | |
2013 | Siren | ||
2015 | Kick | Dan | Producer |
TBA | The Midnight League | Upcoming | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Great Performances | Episode: Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe[9] | |
2000 | Diwrnod Hollol Mindblowing Heddiw | Jimmy | Television film (Welsh) |
2001 | Is Harry on the Boat? | Mario | Television film |
2003 | Frank Herbert's Children of Dune | Javid | Miniseries[10] |
2005 | Hitched | Feifer | Television film |
2006 | Charmed | Nomed | Episode: "Kill Billie: Vol 2" |
Voodoo Moon | Daniel | Television film | |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Young Mickey Dunn | Episode: "Living Legend" | |
2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Johnny Vaine | Episode: "The Suite Life Goes Hollywood: Part 2" |
Bones | Thor / Calvin Johnson | Episode: "Death in the Saddle" | |
2018–2020 | Find Me in Paris | Armando Castillo | 59 episodes |
2022–present | Theodosia | Alistair Throckmorton | 26 episodes |
2023 | Spellbound | Armando | Upcoming |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Henry V | Globe Theatre, London | |
1999 | Far From the Madding Ballet | Birmingham Royal Ballet | |
2000 | Romeo and Juliet | English National Ballet | |
2010 | Romeo and Juliet | Mercutio | Creation Theatre Company, Oxford[11] |
2014 | Much Ado About Nothing | Benedick | Globe Theatre, London |
2016 | Werther | Royal Opera House, London | |
2017 | The Phantom of the Opera at the London Coliseum | — | Producer; orchestral performance of Roy Budd's 1925 film score |
2020 | Mojo | Baby | The Drill, Lincoln |