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]

Rik Young
Born
Ricky James Young

(1978-04-25) 25 April 1978 (age 46)
Southampton, England
Alma materGuildhall School of Music and Drama
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer, producer
Years active1995–present

Early life

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Young grew up in Hythe, a suburb of Southampton. His mother Helen is a dance instructor and his older 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]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
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

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
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

Stage

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Year Title Role Notes
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

References

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  1. ^ Basots, Margarida (3 March 2022). "'Theodosia' Trailer Reveals a Magical, Ancient Egyptian Adventure". Collider. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Rachel Morton Young". Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Rik Young Podcast (Kill Billie: Vol. 2) Part 1". CharmedP3Forever (Podcast). 25 June 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Rik Young". Spotlight. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Rik Young". BFI. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Actor Rik Young arrives at the premiere of "Beowulf" held at The Village Theater in Westwood". 5 November 2007. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  7. ^ Bierly, Mandi (10 November 2008). "'Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling': Most unnecessary sequel ever?". Entertainment Weekly.
  8. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (28 July 2011). "Fellowship of the Links". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Henry V At The Globe DVD (1997) - William Shakespeare". Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Cast - Children of Dune Mini-Series". DuneInfo. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  11. ^ Williamson, Amy-Beth (July 2010). "What oft was thought..." (PDF). Oxford Summer Academy. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
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