Ritchi Edwards was born in Chelmsford, Essex, in 1990. He has been acting for over 23 years and was born with one hand, which has not hindered him from pursuing his dreams in the arts. He won Best Actor at the 2016 International Achievers Awards for the 2015 short A.W.O.L Absent Without Love. He is an animal rights activist and is an official voice & advocate for the Born Free Foundation.