Born September 23rd 1966, to Lawrence and Joan Banks, in Plumstead, South East London. Richard Banks is an award winning actor, writer and director. He has extensive theatre credits performing and directing everything from Shakespeare and Jacobean drama, through to pantomime and modern drama; his diverse roles range from Macbeth and Spurio through to Pantomime Dame.He is also an experienced Teacher and Youth Theatre Leader, and is fanatical about getting youth involved in the Arts.His most current work includes working as a Prisoner in the Muppets... Again Movie.