Richard Cawthorne was born in the year 1976, specifically in Hong Kong, where he emerged as the youngest of two siblings. His mother, Zelda, was a distinguished journalist, having made a name for herself at the renowned South China Morning Post, a prominent publication in the region. On the other hand, his father, Russell, was a marketing executive, bringing his expertise to the table.
Fast-forward to the year 2012, Richard Cawthorne made a significant milestone in his career, winning the prestigious Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award (AACTA) for his outstanding portrayal of Dennis Allan, a notorious figure in the Australian underworld, in the prime-time drama "Killing Time", which premiered in 2010.