BIOGRAPHY

Ricardo P Lloyd is a British actor, presenter, writer and producer working across film, television and theatre. Known for emotional truth, restraint and presence, he brings depth and intelligence to every role he inhabits.

Background

Born in Ipswich and raised in London, Ricardo’s early life shaped a disciplined and resilient approach to his craft. Acting became both a calling and a discipline, allowing him to explore character, vulnerability and power with clarity and purpose.

Ricardo holds a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts for Film, Television and Stage from Buckinghamshire New University and a Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University. His training includes Anna Scher Theatre, Harrow College and professional screen training with Middleweek Newton.

PROFESSIONAL WORK

Ricardo’s work spans stage, screen and broadcast. He has collaborated with leading cultural institutions and internationally respected creatives, including Sir Mark Rylance.

His screen credits include Afrish: An Afro Scot in Brixton, Flying For Britain for the Royal Air Force, Conspiracies (NFTS), ENDZ and Excluded. His theatre work includes productions at Shakespeare’s Globe, Shakespeare Within the Abbey, Intermission Theatre and Animal Farm.

In 2020, Ricardo was named by The Voice Newspaper as one of the UK’s Top Twenty in Business, Sport, Culture and Politics. In 2022, he received the Anglia Ruskin University Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Contribution to Culture Award.

PRESENTER

Ricardo created and presented the BBC Radio 4 documentary My Name Is Ricardo P Lloyd, broadcast in July 2022. The programme received widespread critical recognition and explored identity, representation and authorship within British acting. It featured contributions from leading industry voices including Tobi Bakare, Aml Ameen and Clint Dyer.

Ricardo has also guest presented on television programmes addressing mental health and cultural identity, using his platform with care, intelligence and impact.

WRITER

Ricardo P Lloyd is a writer whose work is rooted in lived experience, cultural insight and emotional clarity. His writing reflects the same restraint, intelligence and truth that define his work across film, television and theatre.

Alongside his acting career, Ricardo has written for a range of respected publications including Radio Times, The Big Issue, The Voice, The Independent and Student Pocket Guide. His work explores identity, representation, resilience and authorship within the creative industries, offering perspective shaped by both personal journey and professional practice.

Ricardo writes with purpose rather than performance. His voice is measured, reflective and direct, inviting conversation rather than attention. Whether addressing social issues or personal narrative, his writing is grounded, human and intentional.

As a writer, Ricardo brings discipline, structure and emotional intelligence to the page. Each piece is crafted with care, designed to resonate beyond the moment and contribute meaningfully to the wider cultural conversation.

ACTIVISM

Alongside his creative work, Ricardo is an advocate for inclusion, mental health awareness and social equity. His activism is grounded in lived experience and expressed through thoughtful public engagement, broadcast work and creative projects that challenge exclusion and broaden representation.

CRITICAL  RECOGNITION 

Ricardo P Lloyd’s work has been recognised by leading artists, directors and cultural commentators across theatre, film and visual arts. His performances are noted for their emotional precision, discipline and commitment to truth, earning praise from respected voices within the industry.

This recognition reflects a body of work built on consistency, resilience and depth rather than hype, positioning Ricardo as an artist of substance with long-term presence.