Richard Short's Bio:
Richard Short is a talented actor, writer, and producer who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born in the UK, Short began his acting career in the 1990s, making his stage debut in the UK production of Grease.
Short's breakthrough role came in 2013 when he played the villainous Harlan Moore in ABC's '666 Park Avenue'. This role brought him to the attention of audiences worldwide and paved the way for his future projects.
In 2015, Short co-starred in Agent Carter, where he played Marvel's first ever gay comic book character, Pinky Pinkerton. He also appeared in HBO's Vinyl opposite Olivia Wilde in 2016.
Short has had a successful career in television, starring in shows such as Mary Kills People, Code Black, Time After Time, Training Day, American Horror Story, Blue Bloods, White Collar, Fringe, Bored to Death, Vera, and Covert Affairs.
In addition to his television work, Short has appeared in several films, including 'Delirious', 'The Guitar', 'Public Enemies', 'Choose', 'The Butterflies of Bill Baker', and 'Café'. He has also starred in the indie films 'Crazy Famous', 'Cockroaches', and 'Not Welcome', which are still awaiting release.
Short's recent projects include starring in and producing the New Zealand feature 'Mysterious Ways', which aired globally in 2025. He also starred in Joel Coen's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' (2021) alongside Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, as well as 'Jack Ryan: Season 3' (2022) for Amazon.
Short has also ventured into playwriting and production, penning and producing a play on tour in the UK ('Two Of Us') for 2024-2025. He has also written and produced a short film, 'The Night Passenger', which is set to premiere at festivals worldwide.
In addition to his acting and writing credits, Short is an avid writer and has published books, articles, and screenplays across the worlds of sports and travel. He divides his time between Los Angeles, Santa Fe, and London with his wife and has a production company that aims to produce challenging and artistic film projects.
