Richard Wingert

Bio

Born Richard Alwyn Wingert in Boston, MA to a working-class American family; Richie learned at an early age the importance of hard work, dedication and perseverance. His parents Debra Mercer and Richard I. Wingert constantly instilled in him the idea that he could become anything he set his mind to. From the time he was a young child he has always gravitated toward creative arts. Whether it was performing on stage, singing in the all-boys choir at his high school or practicing improv. In addition to this, Richie has always been very active in athletics. Participating in sports like Cross-Country, Soccer, Wrestling, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he received a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering. After college, Richie worked as a research assistant and as an electrician under his father's company, before ultimately deciding to leave that life behind and pursue his passion for acting and modeling. Now a full-time actor in Films, Television, Commercials and Theater; Richie is proving to be one of the most sought after talents in New England. Besides acting, Richie has also done print catalogs for Apple, Lego and Summer Infant.