Ricky Norwood

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Ricky Norwood
File:Ricky Norwood.jpg
Born Richard Colin Norwood
1988 (age 35–36) [1]
Tower Hamlets, London, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 2010–15
Partner(s) Jade Ewen (2009–11)

Richard Colin "Ricky" Norwood (born 1988)[2] is a British actor who played Fatboy in the soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20.[3][4]

Early life

Norwood was born in Tower Hamlets, London,[5] to a Kenyan Indian mother and English father.[6] He lives in Forest Gate.[7] From the age of 12 he attended the Theatre Royal Stratford East's Youth Theatre, and also studied Performing Arts at Barking College. With friends, Norwood started a production company, writing, producing and starring in five original productions which were performed at the Theatre Royal Stratford.

Career

Norwood's theatre credits include Daddy Cool (Shaftesbury Theatre), Sick (Almeida Theatre) and The Stones (Royal National Theatre).[citation needed] In 2009, Norwood was cast in the EastEnders internet spin-off series EastEnders: E20 as Phatboy. Norwood said of his casting: "I am so excited to be on the show. It's an honour to now be part of a show that has been on in my house for as long as I have been alive. I am born and bred in the East End—a stone's throw from the real Albert Square. It feels like a homecoming. I love being part of a cast that feels like family and can't wait to have a scene in The Vic."[8] In the run-up to the series, Norwood also appeared in EastEnders for two episodes, and after EastEnders: E20's first series ended, Fatboy became a regular character in EastEnders. Fatboy was called one of the most popular new characters in the show[9] and Norwood won Most Popular Newcomer at the 16th National Television Awards in 2011.[10] Norwood went on to appear in series 2 and 3 of EastEnders: E20 as Fatboy, and has appeared in the spin-offs "East Street"[11] and All I Want for Christmas.[12] He has also appeared as a panellist on Pointless Celebrities[13] and Sweat the Small Stuff.[14] He took part in the 2013 Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, and was paired with professional dancer Janette Manrara.[15]

On 30 March 2014 a video surfaced of Norwood reportedly smoking cannabis, and performing a sex act during a Skype chat, captured by a woman he had met online. On 1 April, after meeting with BBC and EastEnders bosses, he was suspended from the show for two months. An EastEnders spokesperson told Digital Spy: "Ricky Norwood has been suspended from the show for a period of two months with immediate effect. "In addition, Ricky would like to apologise to EastEnders' viewers for any offence caused and for bringing the show into disrepute." [16] On 16 October 2015 it was announced Norwood had been axed from EastEnders after nearly six years in the role of Fatboy, after show bosses chose to write the character out.[17] Norwood filmed his final scenes later that month and producers chose to keep details surrounding Fatboy's exit under wraps. An show spokesperson said: "We can confirm that Ricky will be leaving EastEnders. We wish him all the best for the future",[17] whilst a show insider commented: "Ricky is a great guy and very popular on set. He's leaving the show as it's the end of Fatboy's storyline, but everyone wishes him well for the future."[17] It was revealed during the EastEnders episode of 26 December 2015 that the character Fatboy had been killed. Ronnie Mitchell had arranged the murder of Vincent Hubbard, but Fatboy was abducted and killed in Vincent's place, in error.

Personal life

Norwood was in a relationship with singer Jade Ewen from 2009[18][19] to their split in September 2011.[citation needed]

Filmography

Year Series Role Note
2010–15 EastEnders Fatboy Regular character
2010−11 EastEnders: E20 26 episodes
2010 Children in Need Episode "East Street"
2012 All I Want for Christmas EastEnders spin-off
2013 Tamwar Tales – The Life of an Assistant Market Inspector EastEnders spin-off

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2010 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer[20] Won
2010 TV Quick Awards Best Soap Newcomer[21] Shortlisted
2011 National Television Awards Newcomer[10] Won
2011 British Soap Awards Newcomer[22] Longlisted
2012 Inside Soap Awards Funniest Male[23] Won
2012 Black International Film Festival and Music Video & Screen Awards Best Newcomer[24] Nominated
2013 Screen Nation Awards Young Shooting Star (16-25)[25] Nominated
2013 British Soap Awards Best Comedy Performance[26] Shortlisted
2013 Inside Soap Awards Funniest Male[27] Shortlisted

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?new=1&gsfn=Richard&gsln=Norwood&gl=easter_free_records&rank=1&gss=sfs21_cms_landing&mswpn__ftp=London&msbdy=1988&_83004003-n_xcl=f
  2. ↑ http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?new=1&gsfn=Richard&gsln=Norwood&gl=easter_free_records&rank=1&gss=sfs21_cms_landing&mswpn__ftp=London&msbdy=1988&_83004003-n_xcl=f
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