Julian Richings is a Canadian film and theater actor of English descent. He began his creative career in the 1980s with performances on the theater stage, and then on television. He is best known for his roles in projects: "Supernatural", "Hannibal", "Cube", "Wrong Turn", "Patriot".
The creative biography of the actor has about two hundred roles in various television and film projects. Richings received two Canadian Dora Theater Awards and a Genie Award nomination for his supporting role in Gold Dust.
Biography facts
The future famous actor was born in England in the fall of 1956.
Already in his school years, Julian, performing on stage, attracted attention with his unusual appearance and outstanding acting skills.
After completing his primary education, Richings continued his studies at the University of Exeter, where he improved his acting skills and studied dramatic art.
After graduating from university, Richings was enrolled in a troupe of one of the British theaters, with which he went on tour in North America. For several months, they traveled to many cities. After performing in Toronto, Julian decided to stay in Canada.
His theatrical career continued in Toronto. Richings has performed on stage at several theaters. He participated in experimental productions many times, twice received the prestigious theater award of Canada - Dora Awards.
Today, Richings continues to appear on the stage and often works for free if the proposed role is really interesting to him. In addition, the actor has been conducting many seminars and teaching acting for over twenty years.
Film career
Richings entered the cinema in the mid-1980s. At first, he received small roles in Canadian television series. The first significant work of Richings was his role in the project "War of the Worlds". Julian joined the permanent cast of the series and starred in the film for five years.
In the film Badges of Hard Rock, Richings played the role of Bucky Hight. The film told the story of the former members of the legendary punk band, who decided to get back together to play their last concert. Unexpected success gives them the opportunity to start touring the cities of Canada. Julian's work in the film was highly praised by film critics and audiences.
Another small, but very bright work for Richings was the role of Alderson in the fantastic thriller "Cube". The plot of the picture is based on the story of a group of people who, in an incomprehensible way, found themselves in a closed cubic space. They only have access to another cube room, where another test and deadly traps await them. To find a way out of the cube, you need to go through all the rooms and find the key that opens the door to the outside. The film was highly acclaimed by film critics and received a nomination for a Saturn Award.
Richings considers his work in the film Gold Dust about gold diggers to be one of the most significant in his career. The film was shot in difficult conditions, in the winter. As the actor himself recalls, it was very cold, but it was impossible to transfer the work to the pavilion. The film received high marks from viewers and film critics, and Julian was nominated for a Genie Award.
An equally significant work of Richings was the role of Otto's guard in the Royal Hospital project.
Supernatural fans and fans will remember Richings as Death. I must say that the actor got this image twice. The first time in the already mentioned project, and the second time in the short film "Dave vs. Death".
Of the works of recent years, it is worth noting the role of Richings in projects: "Channel Zero", "American Gods", "Fatal Patrol".
Personal life
Richings currently resides in Canada. He is married. His wife's name is Cheryl May. The actor devotes all his free time to his family and raising two children.
