Ricky Cruz
Biography
Ricky Cruz is a South African producer, writer, director and actor. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ricky has been actively involved in film, television and live comedy for over a decade. He is known for his work as a producer on comedy specials such as: Bill Burr: Live At Red Rocks (2022), Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022) and #Cancel Holtzman (2023).
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as De Vries
It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Mack
Alexander, a visionary young designer, faces his toughest challenge yet when his uncompromising boss, the legendary Stella K, rejects his latest fashion collection. With his career hanging by a thread, Alexander struggles to find a way forward in the cutthroat world of haute couture. Pushed to the brink, he takes a bold risk, crafting a rare, boundary-breaking design that defies convention. As the runway lights blaze, Alexander must prove that true artistry can outshine fear, and that one daring creation can redefine his future.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Ricky
After Maria and Ricky’s roommate mysteriously dies, they urgently need to replace him to cover their bills. After a frustrating series of interviews, they meet the perfect candidate: clean-cut, polite and quiet Dean. That peace is short-lived, however, when Dean starts behaving oddly, and before long the bodies start piling up. They now realize their roommate is a homicidal maniac and are forced to fight for their very survival!
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Scott Farnsworth
Infatuated with the hottest girl in school, fifth-grader Cameron Sawyer puts everything on the line – including his mullet – to win the girl of his dreams.