Richie Merritt[1] (born 2001)[2] is an American actor. He portrayed Richard Wershe Jr. in the 2018 film White Boy Rick.[3][4][5][6] He also played Malachi in the film Lola.[7]
He is from Baltimore County, Maryland.[8] He attended Dundalk High School.[9][10][11][12] He was reportedly waiting outside the principal's office when discovered by filmmakers.[13]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | White Boy Rick | Richard Wershe Jr. | |
| 2021 | Clean | Mikey | |
| 2024 | Lola | Malachi |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Euphoria | Bruce Jr. | 2 episodes |
References edit
- ^ Busch, Anita (March 3, 2017). "'White Boy Rick' Coveted Lead Role Goes To Unknown 15-Year-Old Baltimore Kid With No Acting Experience". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (September 7, 2018). "'White Boy Rick' breakout Richie Merritt never heard of his co-star Matthew McConaughey". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
...Merritt, now 17 and a high-school senior.
- ^ Walsh, S.M. (November 4, 2022). "Richie Merritt: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2017). "Newcomer Richie Merritt Lands Title Role in 'White Boy Rick' Opposite Matthew McConaughey". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Goldberg, Matt (September 15, 2018). "'White Boy Rick': Richie Merritt and Bel Powley on Researching Their Real-Life Characters". Collider. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (September 7, 2018). "'White Boy Rick' breakout Richie Merritt had never heard of his co-star: Matthew McConaughey". USA Today. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 1, 2021). "Richie Merritt, Trevor Long, Raven Goodwin & Luke David Blumm Board Indie Drama 'Lola James'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Shapiro, Bee (November 16, 2018). "Young Star of 'White Boy Rick' Was Discovered in the Principal's Office". The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Williams IV, John-John (September 13, 2018). "Dundalk High School student Richie Merritt has starring role in new Matthew McConaughey film 'White Boy Rick'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Kaltenbach, Chris (September 14, 2018). "What they're saying about Dundalk teen Richie Merritt and 'White Boy Rick'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ ""White Boy Rick" star takes in debut in hometown of Dundalk". WMAR-TV. September 14, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Shapiro, Bee (November 16, 2018). "Young Star of 'White Boy Rick' Was Discovered in the Principal's Office". WRAL-TV. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (September 7, 2018). "White Boy Rick's young star won role without recognizing co-star, Matthew McConaughey". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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