Education
He attended the academically selective Penrith High School and the University of Sydney.
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Richard Wilson
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Career
Richard Wilson moved from the United Kingdom to Sydney, Australia when he was six years old, and currently resides in Sydney. Acting career
Wilson is best known internationally for his role as Mike Burns, younger brother to Guy Pearce"s Charlie Burns, in the 2005 epic Australian classic The Proposition. Richard played the lead role in the 2006 Australian film 48 Shades, based on the book 48 Shades of Brown by Nick Earls.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation described Wilson"s portrayal of a mentally handicapped teen as "a tour de force performance".
Academia
In 2008, Richard decided to take an extended break from performance to complete an honours degree at the University of Sydney. lieutenant is understood that he will return to the industry in late 2013.
Achievements
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2008 Film Critics Circle of Australia, Nominated, Best Actor – Supporting Role, Clubland (2007) 2007 Australian Film Institute, Nominated, American Film Institute Award, Best Supporting Actor, Clubland (2007) 2006 FILMINK Magazine, Winner, Best Australian Newcomer, The Proposition (2005) and Deck Dogz (2005) 2006 Street Kilda Film Festival, Winner, Best Actor, for Debut (2006 short film) 2005 Australian Film Institute, Nominated, Young Actor"s Award, Out There (2003) television
Awards
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Award Nomination 2008 Film Critics Circle of Australia, Nominated, Best Actor – Supporting Role, Clubland (2007) 2007 Australian Film Institute , Nominated, AFI Award, Best Supporting Actor, Clubland (2007) 2006 FILMINK Magazine , Winner, Best Australian Newcomer, The Proposition (2005) and Deck Dogz (2005) 2006 St Kilda Film Festival, Winner, Best Actor, for Debut (2006 short film) 2005 Australian Film Institute , Nominated, Young Actor's Award, Out There (2003) TVAward Nomination 2008 Film Critics Circle of Australia, Nominated, Best Actor – Supporting Role, Clubland (2007) 2007 Australian Film Institute , Nominated, AFI Award, Best Supporting Actor, Clubland (2007) 2006 FILMINK Magazine , Winner, Best Australian Newcomer, The Proposition (2005) and Deck Dogz (2005) 2006 St Kilda Film Festival, Winner, Best Actor, for Debut (2006 short film) 2005 Australian Film Institute , Nominated, Young Actor's Award, Out There (2003) TV