Adam Richard
Adam Richard | |
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| Born | Adam Richard Dellamarta January 1, 1971 Carlton, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor, radio host, writer, media personality |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Outland, Spicks and Specks, Whovians |
Adam Richard (originally named Adam Richard Dellamarta, born 1 January 1971 in Carlton, Victoria) is a multifaceted Australian entertainer known for his work as a comedian, actor, radio host, writer, and media figure. He gained prominence through co-creating and performing in the ABC1 comedy series Outland, which focuses on LGBT fans of science fiction. In 2014, he held a team captain position on the revived music quiz program Spicks and Specks, and from 2017 he was a regular panel member on the Doctor Who-inspired show Whovians.
Career
Richard's career began after undertaking several casual roles such as working as a bank teller and cleaner before making his stand-up comedy debut in 1996. During the late 1990s, he frequently appeared on RMITV productions including The Loft Live, Under Melbourne Tonight, What's Goin' On There?, and Whose Shout.
Between 2002 and 2003, he presented a gossip segment on Triple J radio under the pseudonym Mister Bitch, later continuing similar features on Fox FM's The Matt and Jo Show until 2013.
His television appearances include regular spots on shows like Rove, 9am with David & Kim, Spicks and Specks, and The Glass House. In 2007, he competed on Celebrity Dog School alongside his dog Snoops. Acting roles include a guest appearance on Sleuth 101 in 2010 and participation in the reality program Celebrity Splash! in 2013.
In 2012, Richard co-wrote and starred in the ABC1 comedy series Outland. He returned as a team captain for the 2014 revival of Spicks and Specks. From 2017 through to 2020, he was a consistent panelist on ABC’s talk show Whovians, where he engaged in discussions about the series Doctor Who. Reflecting in a 2023 interview, he shared difficulties encountered during production, including receiving episodes that were incomplete and still bore watermarks.
Since 2001, Richard has been involved with the comedy ensemble Talking Poofy alongside Scott Brennan and Toby Sullivan. Their podcast, The Poofcast, has been active since 2010. Additionally, from 2019 onwards, he has created content for his own podcast titled Adam Richard Has a Theory.
Personal life
Born Adam Richard Dellamarta, he legally changed his name to Adam Richard in 1996 following the passing of his mother. His education includes attendance at Brunswick Primary School and Princes Hill Secondary College in Carlton North, Victoria, along with completing a writing course at RMIT University. Openly identifying as gay, Richard is acknowledged as one of Australia's pioneering openly gay comedians. He has also publicly shared his experience managing severe panic attacks with assistance from health professionals.