Early life and education
- Born: 7 May 1986, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.
- Nationality: Welsh (British).
- Education: Graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.
Career
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Television:
- Early UK appearances include roles in the series Doctor Who (episode “The Doctor’s Daughter”, 2008) and the supernatural drama Being Human (2011).
- Gained international recognition portraying Barbara Kean, the ex‑girlfriend of Jim Gordon, in the Fox series Gotham (2014–2019).
- Later television work includes a recurring role as Dr. Amelia Bandino in the series A Discovery of Witches (2020–2022).
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Film:
- Appeared in independent and genre films such as A Christmas Kiss (2011) and Lullaby for Pi (2010).
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Stage:
- Performed in various theatrical productions during and after her training at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, though specific productions are not extensively documented in major encyclopedic sources.
Personal life
- Erin Richards is private regarding her personal relationships. Publicly available information confirms she has been married, but details such as the identity of her spouse and date of marriage are not widely documented in reliable encyclopedic references.
Recognition
- Recognized for her portrayal of complex, strong‑willed characters, particularly in genre television.
References
- Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama alumni records.
- Broadcast credits listed in industry databases such as the British Film Institute (BFI) and Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
- Interviews and press releases from Fox and the production teams of Gotham and A Discovery of Witches.
