Richard Lumsden
Authentic, reassuring & likeable with a considered, honest delivery.
Born & brought up in Derby but moved to Manchester. Naturally he has a light, generic Northern accent and can up the strength of it if required.
Known for Sugar Rush, The Catherine Tate Show and the Darkest Hour.
Audio Samples
Singing Ability
- Various singing styles (Professional)
Musical Instruments
- Bass Guitar (Highly skilled)
- Guitar (Highly skilled)
- Piano (Highly skilled)
- Clarinet (Competent)
- Banjo (Competent)
Writing Experience
- Radio (Professional)
Credits
- The Singapore Grip (TV, 2020) Geneal Percival. ITV
- Doctors (TV, 2020) Alex Dowling. BBC
- Millie Inbetween (TV, 2018-15) Tony. BBC.
- It's All Made Up (Theatre, 2017) Michael. Royal Court
- Shakespeare and Hathaway (TV, 2017) Henry Quince. BBC
- Doc Martin (TV, 2017) Graham. ITV
- Holby City (TV, 2017) Harris. BBC
- Crazy Face (TV, 2016) Dr Jones. Urban Myth
- Uncle Vanya (Theatre, 2016) Telegin. Almeida Theatre
- Darkest Hour (Feature Film, 2016) General Ismay. Working Title
- Casualty (TV, 2015) Tom. BBC.
- Father Brown (TV, 2015) Peter Blackstone. BBC.
- Remember Me (TV, 2014) Mr Harding. BBC.
- The Heart Of Lightness (Feature Film, 2014) Ballested. Beacon Isle Productions
- Downhill (Feature Film, 2014) Gordon. Crisis Films
- Trollied (TV, 2014) Dr. Phillip. Sky1.
- All At Sea (TV, 2013) Mr King. BBC.
- Holby City (TV, 2013) Declan. BBC.
- By Any Means (TV, 2013) Raymond Nash. BBC1.
- Rebecca Front's Little Cracker (TV, 2012) Rebecca's Dad. Sky1.
- Midsomer Murders (TV, 2012) David Fisher. ITV.
- Vexed (TV, 2012) Jeff. BBC2.
- The Sightseers (Feature Film, 2011) Rambler. Sight Productions
- City Slacker (Feature Film, 2011) Simon.
- Eastenders (TV, 2011) Arnold. BBC1.
- Holby City (TV, 2010) Dave Richardson. BBC.
- The Impressions Show (TV, 2010) Various Roles. BBC.
- Summer In Transylvania (TV, 2010) Mike Farley. Nickelodeon.
- Morris: A Life With Bells On (Feature Film, 2010) Plush Gurney. Twist Films
- Garrow's Law (TV, 2009) Tomkins. BBC.
- The Catherine Tate Show (TV, 2008-2011) Martin, Various. BBC.
- Life of Riley (TV, 2008-2011) Roger Weaver. BBC.
- Free Agents (TV, 2008) Rick. CH4.
- Sugar Rush (TV, 2005) Nathan. CH4.
- Is It Legal (TV, 1998) Colin Lotus. ITV.
- Sense And Sensibility (Feature Film, 1998) Robert Ferrars. Columbia Pictures
Related news articles
06/12/2022
'Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything' with Richard Lumsden and Stevie Martin out now!
Rosie Molloy is addicted to everything: smoking, alcohol, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Xanax, Adderall, caffeine… the list goes on. After an embarrassing incident at her brother Joey’s wedding, she wakes up in hospital and decides to change her life by ‘giving up everything’. Watch the new Sky Comedy series with Richard Lumsden and Stevie Martin. Out now!
19/04/2021
'Do You Love Me Yet?' online theatre event starring Fiona Hampton and Richard Lumsden.
Two actors meet for the first time online. Unknown to each other. Unrehearsed. They are invited to be brave. Be spontaneous. Be themselves. Do You Love Me Yet? is a funny, touching, live experiment into human intimacy. Playing Thu 29 – Fri 30 Apr at 19:30.
10/11/2020
Series 1-3 of the Catherine Tate Show is available to watch now on the iPlayer!
The award winning sketch comedy includes a host of STV talent. Get stuck in!
11/09/2020
Don't miss Richard Lumsden in the new series The Singapore Grip
The ITV drama is based on JG Farrell’s 1978 satirical novel about events following Japan's entry into the Second World War by invading South East Asia and swiftly occupying Singapore. The first episode airs on Sunday 13th September at 9pm on ITV.