Richard Blackwood Biography: Age, Son, Net Worth, Height, EastEnders, Songs

Richard Clifford Blackwood, professionally known as Richard Blackwood, is a British actor, television presenter, comedian, and rapper. Gaining prominence in the late 1990s as the host of Singled Out and The Richard Blackwood Show, he became a familiar face across UK entertainment.

He later transitioned into acting with major roles in soap operas, notably Vincent Hubbard on EastEnders (2015–2018) and Felix Westwood on Hollyoaks (from 2020). His multifaceted career spans stand-up comedy, music, theatre, and screen.

Profile

• Full Name: Richard Clifford Blackwood
• Stage Name: Richard Blackwood
• Born: 15 May 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Clapham, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor, Presenter, Comedian, Rapper
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parents: Cliff Blackwood and Juliet Blackwood
• Siblings: Naomi Campbell, Marcus Blackwood
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Keaun Ramai Blackwood
• Relationship Status: Not Married
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Richard Clifford Blackwood was born on 15 May 1972 in Clapham, London, to Cliff and Juliet Blackwood. He became stepbrother to supermodel Naomi Campbell during his childhood after his father married Campbell’s mother in the 1980s, a bond that ended when their parents divorced. He had a brother named Marcus Blackwood.

At age twenty he earned a BA (hons) in Business Studies but chose to pivot into entertainment rather than pursue a conventional career. Formal education beyond secondary level comprises his university business degree. He is of Black British and his religious affiliation remains unknown.

Career

Richard Blackwood began his stand-up comedy at age 21, debuting at Covent Garden’s The Spot in 1993, and quickly began touring the UK with fellow comedian Geoff Schumann.

His early television presence included comic sketches on The Real McCoy and Blouse and Skirt, where he was soon scouted by MTV. In 1996, he co-hosted MTV Select alongside June Sarpong, engaging young viewers with music and lively interaction from a central London studio. His dynamic stage presence and wit on screen established him as a rising entertainment star.

Richard’s on-screen breakthrough continued in 1999 when he launched The Richard Blackwood Show on Channel 4—a weekly program merging celebrity interviews, pranks, and rapping routines, totaling 23 episodes.

In 2000 he stepped into the music world, releasing the album You’ll Love to Hate This. His lead single, “Mama Who Da Man” (a reinterpretation of his uncle Junior Giscombe’s hit), reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, followed by other charting tracks, affirming his crossover appeal as a comedic musician.

Richard shifted to theatre and drama in the 2000s. He starred as Brightie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2010) alongside Adrian Lester and James Earl Jones, and later embodied Donkey in the award-winning West End run of Shrek the Musical (2011–2013), performing over 700 times.

Known for versatility, he then entered British soap territory, portraying Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders (2015–2018), followed by Felix Westwood in Hollyoaks from 2020—earning nominations for TRIC and National Television Awards, while maintaining active stand-up performances and TV appearances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @richardblackwood

Personal Life

Richard Blackwood has openly shared that he has a son, Keaun, born in January 2001, from a past relationship; he has not married. He was once stepbrother to Naomi Campbell during his youth, a connection that influenced both their early lives.

In 2003, he filed for bankruptcy and later revealed a personal struggle that led to a suicide attempt, underscoring a resilience that informs his candid public persona. As of recent is unmarried and reportedly single.

Filmography

Television:

• The Richard Blackwood Show (1999–2001)
• Singled Out (UK)
• Holby City
• Ed Stone Is Dead
• Celebrity Detox Camp
• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2010)
• Shrek the Musical (2011–2013)

Soap Operas:

• EastEnders (Vincent Hubbard, 2015–2018)
• Hollyoaks (Felix Westwood, 2020–present)

Discography

Studio Album:

• You’ll Love to Hate This (2000) — peaked No. 35 UK

Singles:

• “Mama Who Da Man” (UK #3)
• “1.2.3.4 Get with the Wicked” (#10)
• “Someone There for Me” (#23)

Net Worth

Richard Blackwood’s net worth is not publicly known. His income sources encompass stand-up comedy tours, television presenting, acting contracts across soap operas and theatre, music sales, and hosting roles across TV and radio—suggesting a longstanding career of diversified and sustained revenue streams.