{"id":142604,"date":"2023-12-17T08:20:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T08:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=142604"},"modified":"2023-12-17T08:20:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T08:20:32","slug":"emmerdales-bear-wolf-star-joshua-richards-life-off-screen-including-real-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/emmerdales-bear-wolf-star-joshua-richards-life-off-screen-including-real-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmerdales Bear Wolf star Joshua Richards life off screen including real age"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since Emmerdale favourite Bear Wolf arrived on our screens back in 2019 as Paddy Kirk\u2019s long lost father, the former wrestler with a heart of gold has cemented his place in the hearts of viewers across the country. <\/p>\n

Whether it was rebuilding his relationship with his estranged son Paddy, or forming a close knit friendship group with Marlon Dingle, Mary Goskirk and even Mandy Dingle, Bear truly delighted audiences with his seamless transition into village life.<\/p>\n

In the show, Bear\u2019s past continues to remain enigmatic, however fans were able to learn his age happened to be 78 after it was revealed his birthday fell in 1945.<\/p>\n

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However, despite the age of his character, actor Joshua Richards couldn\u2019t be further from his aging alter-ego, with the soap star quite a few years younger than his on-screen counterpart.<\/p>\n

Although an exact age for Joshua is currently unknown, according to his Voice Boutique page, which highlights his voice acting work, he can do voice-over work for anyone that needs him to sound as though he\u2019s in his 60s.<\/p>\n

This means it\u2019s safe to presume that the actor is either in his 60s or possible early 70s.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Joshua\u2019s life off screen\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Early Life<\/h3>\n

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Joshua Richards, was born in Tenby and educated a the Greenhill School, before he embarked on a professional career in acting at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, according to Famous Welsh.<\/p>\n

A keen performer from a young age, Josh was well known for his wonderful imagination and wicked sense of humour, two things that often shine through in his performances on screen.<\/p>\n


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Hollywood Career<\/h3>\n

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While Emmerdale may be Joshua\u2019s first role in a soap opera, it is far from his first acting credit – with the talented actor having actually started out in the Royal Shakespeare Company before progressing on to a number of Hollywood roles.<\/p>\n

At the height of his fame, Joshua starred opposite Brad Pitt in 2004\u2019s Troy and alongside Hugh Grant in the Amazon Prime series A Very English Scandal.<\/p>\n

Family tragedy<\/h3>\n

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One year before he joined Emmerdale, Joshua was sadly rocked by the death of his mum Jean, who was a long term fan of the soap.<\/p>\n

The star revealed how his mum had sadly died at the age of 80, and would have been delighted to see him in her favourite soap.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the time, Joshua said: \u201cMy mum Jean was an ardent fan. We watched it when it was Emmerdale Farm and she would have been over the moon that I was doing it, but we lost her last year.\u201d<\/p>\n

He then continued: \u201cIt\u2019s really sad that she couldn\u2019t be around to watch me in it. She didn\u2019t know I got the part. I just thought: \u2018If only my mum was here to see this!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Adjusting to soap stardom<\/h3>\n

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After having already rubbed shoulders with some Hollywood A-listers in his career, it\u2019s safe to say that Joshua didn\u2019t have any trouble adjusting to life in the spotlight after joining Emmerdale.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the experience, Joshua admitted that \u201cit\u2019s not as daunting as he thought it would be\u201d and that \u201ceveryone is so friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The star then continued: \u201cThe learning curve is quicker. I\u2019m used to doing large roles in the theatre where you have a long time to learn it. With this, you throw out your short term memory. It\u2019s a new habit to get into.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n