Ricky Grover

'the man is obviously insane'
The Guardian

Multi-award winning comedian, actor and writer Ricky Grover has an impressive list of TV & film credits and is a hugely popular and explosive act, on both the national and international comedy circuit. Born and bred in the East End of London, Ricky was an ex champion boxer and hairdresser before taking the comedy scene by storm.

Ricky's many television credits include, Black Books (CH4), TV To Go (ITV), 'Orrible (BBC 2), Red Dwarf (BBC 2) and the 11 O' clock Show (CH4). He's currently filming ‘Back in Business’ - a documentary for BBC 2 and developing a couple of his own TV projects.

Ricky's many films credits include 'Cargo', 'Revolver', 'Love Honour and Obey', 'Punch' and 'Hungry'.

On the comedy circuit Ricky is best known and loved for his comic character 'Bulla' (gangster and social commentator). Bulla also appeared as a regular guest on - The 11 o'clock Show and was interviewed by Michael Parkinson. Bulla continues to be an opinion former, writing a monthly column in Front magazine and 'Bulla' the film is currently in production.

A prolific writer, Ricky has written and starred in three short films, receiving international acclaim. The UK released 'Punch' won him the prestigious Silver Bear Award and 'Hungry' (broadcast on Channel 4) won him the Best Actor Award at the Brest Film Festival. His latest film, 'Therapy', is currently in production.

TELEVISION includes
Upcoming: Back in Business, BBC 2, 2007
Upcoming: I Love The C Word, BBC 3, 2007
Confessions of the Beauty Trade, ITV 1 2006
F*** Off I'm Fat, BBC 3 (presenter) 2006
Black Books, Channel 4
IF, BBC 2
TV To Go, BBC 1
Celebrity Punch-Ups, E4 (presenter)
Jousting, Channel 4 (presenter)
'Orrible , BBC 2
Bulla Meets Parkinson, BBC 2
11 O'Clock Show (Bulla), Channel 4
Stand Up Show, BBC 1
Brian Connolly, ITV
All the Way To Worcester (Spoof documentary), Channel 4
Friday Night Armistice, BBC 2
Later Than You Think, BBC 1
Red Dwarf, BBC 2
Comedy Nation, BBC

FILMS include
Cargo
Revolver
Love Honour and Obey
Punch
Hungry

AWARDS include
Silver Bear Award Best Actor for 'Punch'
Brest Film Festival Best Actor for 'Hungry'

FESTIVALS include
Edinburgh 2002 - sell out show and tour
Glastonbury
Reading


Press Cuttings

"Ricky Grover as Bulla" Ricky Grover, This Is London, May 2004