Richard Goss Pro

London, United Kingdom

Actor

www.spotlight.com/0810-1279-8826

I'm a professional British actor with a base in Cardiff & London. Physically and mentally strong, extremely hard worker, I am thoroughly committed to portraying a natural, convincing performance under any circumstances. I also have extensive martial arts, stunts and music skills.

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Video

Richard Goss 2012 showreel
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4229131/ http://www.spotlight.com/0810-1279-8826
Baby the Gangster's monologue from the play Mojo.
A dangerous deal between a scruffy beggar and a mysterious stranger.

Audio

WARPATH - Hostile Takeover (Lead guitar)
My guitar solo, from my album 'Damnation' which has sold over 10,000 copies independently.

Physical Details

Height:180 cm / 5ft 11in Waist:81 cm / 32in
Weight:73 kg / 160 lbs Shoe size:11.0 UK / 12.0 US / 45.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Blonde
Skin colour:White Hair length:Medium
Eye colour:Blue Hair type:Straight
Chest:96 cm / 38 in

Experience

2012

  • Krav Maga Seminar: Grosvenor Casino : Reality based martial arts/self defense training in close quarters environment, Cardiff, UK

2011

  • Stage combat for TV & Film : Workshop with stuntman Benos Noble, Cardiff, UK
  • Milaeon Agency : Acting for TV & Film Workshop, London, UK

2010

  • The Met Film School : Introduction to Acting for Film & TV, London, UK
  • Private : Acting lessons (weekly), Swansea, UK
  • Stanislavski : An Actor Prepares, Swansea, UK
  • Kontakt Kombat : Krav Maga Military Combat System - Grades 7, 8, 9 & 10, Cardiff, UK

Acting

Cockney accent sample
Brief monologue with a cockney accent from "Rise of the Footsoldier" feature film.
www.imdb.com/name/nm4229131/
Acting experience:Previous paid speaking roles

Languages spoken

EnglishWelsh

Accents spoken

IrishUK CockneyUK EnglishUK Posh
UK WelshUSA CaliforniaUSA Southern
FEATURE FILM:
2013 "Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection" - Red
2013 “Silent Night, Bloody Night” – Doctor Peter Chandler
2013 "I Am Cursed" - Melvin Croft

2012 "Wrath of the Titans" - Argos Army Swordsman
2012 "Cleanskin" - Politics student

TV SERIES:
2013 "Chronicles of Syntax" - Fight performer

SHORT FILM:
2013 "Utility" - Liam (lead)
2013 "Karma" - Ben Smith (lead)
2013 "Silver Feathers" - Ethan Greene (lead)
2013 "The Final Leaves of Winter" - Sgt. Jones

2012 "Genesis 4:2" - Lloyd (lead)
2012 "Bring in the Clown" - Damian (lead)
2012 "Going Home" - Jeremy (lead)
2012 "The Paintbrush" - Delivery guy
2012 "On the Ropes" - Coach
2012 "Size Matters Not" - Tramp

2011 "All Thumbs" - Scruffy (lead)
2011 "Man in a Room" - Murderer (lead)
2011 "Prohibition Procrastinating" - Sal de Luca (lead)
2011 "Rogue" - Thief (lead)
2011 "D-illusion" – Yuri
2011 "Finding Walter" - George Cullen
2011 "Running from the Dark" - Damien

* Genesis 4:2 runner-up at the Bulldozer Film Festival Cardiff 2012 – judged by director Philip John (Being Human).
* Man in a Room has been nominated for BEST THRILLER/HORROR at the Screen Test National Film Festival London 2012.

VOICEOVER:
2012 Metropolitan Police Service London - Audio Recording Session

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ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

KRAV MAGA [Military Combat System] Purple & Brown belts

I have extensive experience and training in hand-to-hand combat and weapons handling, defense and disarms (guns, knives, shock knives, sticks) as well as grappling, jiu-jitsu throws, falls, rolls, boxing and fight choreography.

I'm a registered member of The British Combat Association.

STAGE COMBAT - Wrath of the Titans (2012)

I was trained in sword fighting, archery, shield, spear, background stunts, hit reactions and military formations by stunt coordinator Ray Nicholas, military advisor Paul Hornsby and archery master Steve Ralphs during my time filming on the set of Warner Brothers "Wrath of the Titans".

I was one of eight out of 350+ supporting artistes chosen to perform a choreographed sword fight against a CGI "Makhai" creature on camera during a large action scene, under the supervision of stunt coordinator Ray Nicholas.

I have performed fight scenes under the instruction & supervision of Ronin Traynor, Vice President of the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat.

MUSICIAN:
Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Violin (Grades 1-8 Performance, 1-5 Theory w/ The Royal Academy of Music).

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