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My Take
Shane Richie is British television comfort food in the best sense. From Harlesden to the nation's living rooms, he's done comedy, presenting, and acting, but it's Alfie Moon in EastEnders that made him a fixture. What fascinates me is the loyalty between actor and role: he keeps returning across decades, weaving the character into the fabric of British soap history. That kind of long-haul commitment is underrated. He has an easy, roguish charm that audiences clearly trust, and I respect performers who can sustain affection over twenty-plus years without wearing out their welcome. A genuine national entertainer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shane Richie
- Name (Japanese)
- ショーン・リッチー
- Reading
- しょーん・りっちー
- Born
- March 11, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Harlesden, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / television presenter / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/realshanerichie
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane%20Richie
Frequently asked questions
When was Shane Richie born?
Born March 11, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Shane Richie from?
Shane Richie is from Harlesden, United Kingdom.
What does Shane Richie do?
Shane Richie works as actor, comedian, television presenter, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.