Ben Richards (born November 11, 1972, in Rustington, Sussex) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Bruno Milligan in series 4 and 5 of the British TV drama Footballers' Wives and in series 1 and 2 of its spin-off Footballers' Wives: Extra Time. He also appeared in the final ever mini-episode of Footballers' Wives shown on 17 July 2006 as part of Sport Relief night. In 2006 he became a judge on Strictly Dance Fever, hosted by Graham Norton. He was alongside choreographers Stacey Haynes, Arlene Phillips and Wayne Sleep. He appeared in Holby City in 2006, as physiotherapist Justin Fuller. He also appeared on Stars in their Eyes as Ricky Martin.

At the start of 2007 Richards joined ITV drama The Bill as PC Nate Roberts. He appeared with his family on All Star Family Fortunes on 8 December, 2007. It was revealed on the show that Ben had previously released a single to the UK charts, and it was played on the show, much to Richards' embarrassment. He has also appeared on Loose Women several times.

Theatre credits

Time Flies; Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood; The All New Jimmy Cricket Show; Radio Times; The Joe Longthorne Summer Show; The Magic of the Musicals Tour; The Golden Songs of the Silver Screen Tour; Tribute to Rudolf Nuryev; Meet the Boys; Up on the Roof; Hot Mikado; Grease; Smokey Joe's Cafe';Saturday Night Fever; The Full Monty.

Filmography

Television

Film

External links

• Ben Richards at the Internet Movie Database