Ricardo P. Lloyd

Ricardo P Lloyd (born 20 November 1993) is a British actor. He is known for his various roles in theatre and his appearances on screen. Lloyd started his career in theatre and has worked with Shakespeare's Globe. In 2020, The Voice named him as one of the Top 20 ones to watch out for.

Ricardo P. Lloyd
Lloyd in 2021
Born (1993-11-20) November 20, 1993
Ipswich, England
Alma mater
OccupationActor
Years active2013-present
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Websitericardoplloyd.com

Early life and education

Ricardo P Lloyd was born on 20 November 1993 in Ipswich, England. His grandparents were part of the Windrush generation, migrating from Jamaica to England.[1] [2] Lloyd moved to London with his mum when he was very young. He grew up in the London Borough of Brent[3] attending Kensal Rise Primary School now known as Ark Franklin Primary Academy. In his teenage years, he went to the secondary school Capital City Academy, Lloyd performed in the school productions of Bugsy Malone and West Side Story.[3] He then went down a bad path, hanging around with the wrong crowds trying to fit in, which led him to get into fights and failing most of his GCSEs. Lloyd later turned his life around, staying at the school's sixth-form to retake some GCSEs and do an A-Level in drama.[4]

However, staff continued to stereotype him. Lloyd eventually left Capital City Academy's sixth-form to pursue a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in performing arts acting at Harrow College (2011-2013). The actor then went on to Buckinghamshire New University to study Performing Arts; Film TV & Stage at undergraduate level (2013-2016). After Lloyd received his BA Honours degree in 2016, he then did an MBA at Anglia Ruskin University (2016-2018) to enhance his skills in business.[4][5]

Career

Lloyd began his acting career in theatre performing in various theatre shows. He made his professional stage debut in 2015 in a production of Animal Farm at Oxford House (settlement).[6] [7] Lloyd subsequently starred in the short film University life (2015) where he played the lead role Anthony. The film was a runner-up in a BIFA short film competition. In February 2016, Lloyd played Karam in the show Fragile things at Wycombe Swan Theatre. In the same year, he filmed a part in a short film titled Cussin.

In April 2019, Lloyd acted in Shakespeare walks (Street theatre where audiences got to experience Shakespeare, on a two-hour walk through Shakespeare’s London) he took on the role of Snug (A Midsummer Night's Dream). He also performed in Shakespeare Within abbey, produced by Shakespeare globe. Lloyd worked alongside oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance and his wife Claire van Kampen. These shows were created to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, brought alive by a company of different actors.[1][8][7][3]

'one of the most moving celebrations of Shakespeare I've experienced' -Michael Billington The Guardian[9]

In November 2019, Lloyd portrayed Romeo in the critically acclaimed theatre production Excluded produced by Intermission Theatre. The play transplanted and re-imagined some of Shakespeare's iconic characters into a London secondary school as they prepared for their GCSEs highlighting how the education system fails many young people. Lloyd received much praise for his characterisation and his contributions to the overall production. [10][11][12][13]

Lloyd appeared on BBC One Sunday Morning Live (British TV programme) season 10, episode 20 (aired 3 November 2019) presented by Sean Fletcher and Ria Hebden. He was seen wearing an eye patch with the word 'excluded' on it, created for him by British visual artist Eugene Ankomah. When interviewed by Vanessa Feltz on her BBC Radio London breakfast radio show what it meant, Lloyd said it was a symbol to represent how society ‘only chooses to see what they want to see concerning young people' or people who come from where he does.[14][15][16]

Lloyd also spoke out on ITV News London on the effects of School exclusions, saying; “When you exclude a child you are essentially saying they’re not good enough for society. He added, "A lot of my peers who have been excluded ended up in prison or dead.”

Ricardo P Lloyd Excluded campaign (2019)

Lloyd has a number of further credits. He worked on Creation theatre's The Time Machine: A Virtual Reality (2020) in the West End. Lloyd performed at Lyrics theatre’s Evolution festival (2020) in a play called Endz. He also starred in the documentary film Arts hole (2020), which he co-produced with Wendy Richardson and Tara Dominick. Lloyd acted in Kar-go's promo for their UK launch campaign (2020).

In 2021, Lloyd wrote, acted, produced and filmed his own Short film titled Call It A Problem, to inspire youth and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic teaming up with charity The People's FC, and Teviot Rangers JFC. [17][18] Lloyd starred in the short film Con-Spiracies (2021) produced by National Film Television School, where he played lead character Jaden. He also performed to a select audience for a Virtual event My Story, My Monologue hosted by BlackRock.[1]

Recognition & Industry supporters

In 2020, Lloyd was recognized as a rising actor. He was listed on The Voice 2020: Top 20 ones to watch out for in business, sport, culture and politics. Additionally, Lloyd was nominated for a Blac award (An award celebration of the achievements of those of the African-Caribbean Community in uk).[19][20][21]

Lloyd notably been supported and mentored by different industry leading figures, including Hollywood A-listers such as Whoopi Goldberg, David Oyelowo, Noamie Harris. All who have encouraged him to continue to stretch himself as an artist and break through barriers in his industry.[22][1][23][24]

In 2021, The Guardian published an article centering on Lloyd and actor David Harewood comparing both of their lives and careers as part of Black British culture matters, curated by Lenny Henry & Marcus Ryder for The Guardian Saturday Culture Issue No7.[25][3]

Activism & advocacy

As well as being an actor, Ricardo P Lloyd is also an activist, he has continued to use his influence to raise awareness for key social issues such as class discrimination, Social exclusion, racism, diversity in the UK publically.[26] [27][24] [28] Lloyd spoke boldly about the challenges many black British actors face in the industry, in 2021, he wrote an article published by The Independent on some of his own experiences as a black British actor. [29]

Personal life

Lloyd is a Christian,[30] he has spoken openly about how importance his faith is to him on platforms like Premier Christian Radio, saying it keeps him grounded.[31] In 2021, he told church times, "Faith has enabled me to survive in this business: faith in God through Christ Jesus. I trust in him that he has a purpose regarding my life and career, and he knows what is best for me. I also need to have faith in myself, my abilities, my value. I have business skill-sets to help me create my own work. I no longer want to just survive, but thrive. I’m also trying to help other people who come from where I come from."[30]

Lloyd favorite actor of all time is Sidney Poitier. He also has said Michael Jackson’s life, career, and artistry (work) has greatly inspired him.[30]

In 2020, Lloyd personal life played out in the media early that year he was listed on The Voice top 20 ones to watch out for and was working on several projects before the COVID-19 pandemic.[32]Lloyd then found himself going through a dark period becoming homeless and going through different traumatic experiences. Lloyd spoke out about the lack of support many black men face.[33][34]

The stories kept on circulating on the actor; 'Police appeal after actor is attacked by unknown woman in Lambeth'.[35]

One journalist added the following, 'Because of his facial scars Ricardo will also have to step away from the camera and put his acting career on pause.'[36]

Credits

Stage
YearTitleRoleVenue/CompanyNotes
2015 Animal Farm Farmer Oxford House Directed by Paul Sadot
2016 Fragile Things Karam Wycombe Swan, Oxford House
2019 The Shakespeare Walks (sweet love remember’d) Snug (A Midsummer Night's Dream) Shakespeare globe Directed by Claire van Kampen (street theatre)
2019 Shakespeare Within The Abbey Benvolio & Ensemble Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare globe Directed by Claire van Kampen Lloyd performed alongside Mark Rylance, Martha Plimpton
2019 Excluded Romeo Knightsbridge, Intermission Theatre Critically acclaimed theatre production directed by Darren Raymond
2020 LYRIC EVOLUTION 2020 Jahieem Lyric Theatre (Hammersmith) Endz Part of their Selected Scratch Play Performances (2020)

Film
YearTitleRoleTypeNotes
2015 University Life Anthony Short film Runner-up in BIFA compepition in 2015
2016 Cussin Lyrical Geezer Short film
2020 Arts hole Self Documentary film Produced by Wendy Richardson and co-produced by Tara Dominick, Lloyd
2021 Call It A Problem Shawn Short film Lloyd also is credited as writer and producer
2021 Conspiracies Jaden Short film Produced by National Film and Television School

Television
YearTitleRoleTypeNotes
2019 Sunday Morning Live Self-Performer (Guest appearance) Television show Season 10 Episode 20 Lloyd makes an appearance and is interviewed in this episosde by Ria Hebden

Radio
YearTitleRoleTypeNotes
TBA BBC Radio 4 Working title Presenter Radio documentary

Music video
Song Year Artist Notes
All things are possible 2021 Minister Taf Music Video by award winning gospel artist, Lloyd plays lead character Robert in video.

Live Online
YearTitleRoleTypeNotes
2021 My Story, My Monologue Poet intruder Virtual event Hosted by BlackRock Lloyd performed a monologue to a live online audience as part of their event.

Audiobook
YearTitleRoleTypeNotes
TBA Silenced by Jennie Ensor Luke Crime fiction Published by Hobeck Books

Other
YearTitleRoleTypeNotes
2020 The Time Machine: A Virtual Reality Producer assistant Site-specific theatre Produced By Creation Theatre Company,written by Jonathan Holloway (playwright),directed by Natasha Rickman, Lloyd is credited as a Producer assistant on show.
2020 kar-go UK Official Launch James Commercial This was apart of their UK launch campaign Promo

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