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Who is Ricky Norwood: Biography, Family, Net Worth & more
Ricky Norwood is an English actor known for his role as Fatboy in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20. He has also appeared as a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother and is set to compete in the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2024.
Ricky Norwood Biography
Ricky James Norwood, born on 26 April 1983, is an English actor known for his role as Fatboy in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20. He was born in Forest Gate, Newham, London, to a Kenyan-Indian mother and an English father. After his initial exit from the soap, Norwood appeared as a housemate on the eighteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2016 and finished as the runner-up. He is also set to compete in the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2024.
Norwood attended the Theatre Royal Stratford East’s Youth Theatre and studied Performing Arts at Barking College. He started a production company with friends, writing, producing, and starring in five original productions. His theatre credits include Daddy Cool at Shaftesbury Theatre, Sick at the Almeida Theatre, and The Stones at the Royal National Theatre.
In 2009, Norwood was cast in the EastEnders: E20 internet spin-off series as Fatboy. He was called one of the most popular new characters in the show and won Most Popular Newcomer at the 16th National Television Awards in 2011. He appeared in series 2 and 3 of EastEnders: E20 as Fatboy and has appeared in the spin-offs “East Street” and All I Want for Christmas.
Ricky Norwood Age
He is 40 years old
Ricky Norwood height
Ricky has a height of 1.87 meters.
Ricky Norwood Nationality
British
Ricky Norwood Parents
Ricky was born to a Kenyan-Indian mother and an English father.
Ricky Norwood Siblings
He has one sibling, a sister named Annalee Norwood.
Ricky Norwood Wife
Ricky Norwood, known for his role as Fatboy in the popular soap opera “EastEnders,” has a history of relationships with British singer Jade Ewen. Their relationship, which spanned from 2009 to 2012, was characterized by a high-profile romance that gained media attention. Although not married, their past relationship has been notable, as they were both emerging stars in the entertainment industry. Since their breakup, Norwood has kept his dating life private, avoiding public scrutiny.
Ricky Norwood Children
Ricky has no children.
Ricky Norwood’s Net Worth
As of now, his net worth is projected around £1m. He has amassed significant wealth from his acting career.
Ricky Norwood Career
Ricky James Norwood is an English actor known for his role as Fatboy in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20. He began his career at the Theatre Royal Stratford East’s Youth Theatre and studied Performing Arts at Barking College. He started a production company and has performed in five original productions.
He gained fame as Fatboy in the soap opera, known for his fashion sense, humor, and loyalty to his friends. His character was killed off by Ronnie Mitchell’s hitman in 2015, leading to his tragic death. Since leaving EastEnders, Norwood has gained more recognition for his work with Netflix, playing Reggie in Vanessa Hudgens’ Vanessa Hudgens movie The Princess Switch.
Norwood has also appeared in reality television shows, such as “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Celebrity Big Brother.” In August 2023, fans were thrilled when Fatboy appeared in a flashback scene involving Cindy Beale. However, he was “killed off” in a horrifying scene, crushed in a scrapyard. Ricky has revealed that he suffered from depression after being caught in a sex scandal that led to his firing from EastEnders.
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