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American actor
Richie Merritt
[1] (born 2001)
[2] is an American actor. He portrayed
Richard Wershe Jr. in the 2018 film
White Boy Rick.
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[6] He also played Malachi in the film Lola.
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He is from
Baltimore County, Maryland.
[8] He attended
Dundalk High School.
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[12] He was reportedly waiting outside the principal's office when discovered by filmmakers.
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Filmography
Film
Television
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2022
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Euphoria
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Bruce Jr.
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2 episodes
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References
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^ 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.
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^ 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.
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^ Walsh, S.M. (November 4, 2022).
"Richie Merritt: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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^ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2017).
"Newcomer Richie Merritt Lands Title Role in 'White Boy Rick' Opposite Matthew McConaughey". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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^ Goldberg, Matt (September 15, 2018).
"'White Boy Rick': Richie Merritt and Bel Powley on Researching Their Real-Life Characters". Collider. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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^ 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.
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^ 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.
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^ 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.
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^ 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.
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^ 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.
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""White Boy Rick" star takes in debut in hometown of Dundalk". WMAR-TV. September 14, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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^ Shapiro, Bee (November 16, 2018).
"Young Star of 'White Boy Rick' Was Discovered in the Principal's Office". WRAL-TV. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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^ 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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