Richard Grieve
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Richard Grieve | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 January 1970 Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Richard Grieve (born 25 January 1970) is an Australian actor, who has worked extensively in film, television, theatre and musical theatre, but is perhaps best known for his roles in the British soap Emmerdale, and two Australian television series, Neighbours and Home and Away.
Career
Australia
Grieve was born in
He has performed with the State theatre companies of Australia. He played Julian in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Molière's The Misanthrope, the role of Otto in Noël Coward's Design For Living for the Sydney Theatre Company, and Chavalier in The Will for the Harold Park Theatre, also by Molière.
He has also performed in several musical theatre productions in Australia. He played Older Patrick in Mame, Greg Connell in the world premiere of The Boy From Oz, Prince Charming in Cinderella, and as Ovington in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
England
In October 2003, Grieve went to England to play the role of Gaston in
In 2005, he filmed a cameo in London for Neighbours' 20th Anniversary. In 2006, he guest starred as James Clarke, a Forge operative, in the
He appeared in the world premiere of Teen Scream at the Theatre Royal, Lincoln and also at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival. From September to December 2006, Grieve toured the UK as the character of John Brotherston in the play There's No Place Like A Home.
Grieve toured the UK in Footloose, based on the hit 1980s film of the same name. He played Reverend Moore.
He played Tick/Mitzi Del Bra in
Emmerdale
In February 2007 Grieve made a television comeback when he landed the role of
In 2009 Grieve reprised his role as Jonny Foster in Emmerdale, which coincided with his character's husband Paul Lambert's departure.
Charity work
In September 2009, Grieve played a politician in a viral video for Friends of the Earth, which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of intensive farming.[1]
TV adverts
In 2013, Grieve starred in a January McDonald's advert playing the part of a pilot who purchases a £1.49 Double Cheeseburger, much to the delight of his crew and patient passengers.
References
- ^ "Ex-Dales star fronts farming campaign ad - Emmerdale News - Showbiz". Digital Spy. 11 September 2009. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
External links
- Richard Grieve at IMDb