Damien Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1969[1] Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1988–2021 |
| Political party | Freedom |
| Other political affiliations | Independent |
| Spouse |
Nicole Riches (until 2016) |
| Partner | Fifi Box (2016–2018) |
| Children | 3 |
Damien Richardson (born 2 August 1969) is an Australian far-right activist and former actor. Richardson is best known for his roles as Detective Matt Ryan in the crime drama City Homicide, which he played from 2007 until 2011, and as Gary Canning in the soap opera Neighbours from 2014 to 2020. He has also appeared in a variety of Australian films and television shows, including Blue Heelers, McLeod's Daughters, Rogue, Conspiracy 365, and Wentworth. From 2012, Richardson starred as Drew Greer in the Jack Irish television films and subsequent 2016 series.
From 2021 Richardson started campaigning against vaccinations,and in that year quit acting to launch a failed bid to gain a seat as an independent in the Australian Senate. He then founded a far-right group called National Workers' Alliance (NWA), which associates with other far-right, white supremacist, and neo-Nazi identities, including members of the National Socialist Network.