Ricky Townsend
ActingAbout Ricky Townsend
Ricky Townsend is a filmmaker from Ōtautahi with a BFA Hons in Film from Ilam School of Fine Arts. Paired with a background in theatre, Ricky works in many areas of production such as directing, writing and editing. As an autistic filmmaker, he uses filmmaking to understand the world and express his feelings to others. Exploring stories through the eyes and thinking of neurodivergent voices is an important part of Ricky’s process as an artist and storyteller. Ricky’s recent independent feature film The Bostrom Scenario has been screening in genre festivals around the world including the 49th Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival, Phoenix Film Festival, Gen Con Film Festival and Galacticat. His film also won Best Sci-Fi Thriller at the Miami Sci-Fi Film Festival. Ricky's short film Wilbert Wire, was commissioned by Day One Shorts in Aotearoa; funded by NZ on Air, Whakaata Māori, Te Māngai Pāho and RNZ. Ricky's other short films have screened at Sydney Indie Film Festival and Top of the South Film Festival in Aotearoa.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ricky Townsend reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ricky Townsend's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ricky Townsend remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What We Leave Behind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ricky Townsend Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ricky Townsend's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ricky Townsend.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heads Or Tails? | Greg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Bostrom Scenario | Samuel the Vagabond | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | What We Leave Behind | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Tremble | Loiterer One | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Truth.exe | Annoyed Model | Flop | Similar → |
Ricky Townsend - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ricky Townsend?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ricky Townsend is "What We Leave Behind" with a rating of 6.0/10.
How many movies has Ricky Townsend acted in?
Ricky Townsend has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ricky Townsend?
Other notable films include "Heads Or Tails?", "The Bostrom Scenario", and "Tremble".