Ben Richards (actor)

Ben Richards is a British stage and television actor and dancer. Richards studied dance from an early age and later took part in theatre. He gained supporting roles on Londons West End and gradually filled the role of the lead. After small roles in two films, Richards began his television career with guest roles in various British serials. In 2004 he joined the regular cast of ITV drama Footballers Wives and after the series ended he resumed theatre work. Richards went on to secure roles in Holby City, The Bill. While working on the latter, Richards said that he will always pursue his career in theatre. Upon leaving the series he returned to theatre work. In 2015 he joined the cast of soap opera Hollyoaks.

He is a former pupil of Felpham Community College. Richards was married to Helen Richards in 2003 and they resided in St Albans. The couple had four children, all of which were still born due to a rare condition. Richards said that after he spoke publicly about their loss, he benefited from the support received from the public. He told a columnist of the Daily Mail that he still hoped to become a father and that doctors were looking into their situation. Richards is a patron of Expressions Performing Arts in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Source: Wikipedia