Damien Richardson is a retired Australian film, television and theatre actor. Richardson appeared in the cast of Neighbours in the recurring role of Gary Canning. Richardson appeared in Nieghbours twice as two different characters. Richardson also starred alongside Kate Kendall in the 2015 production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. The play was directed by their fellow Neighbours co-star and Richardson's on-screen mother Colette Mann. Richardson also appeared in Wentworth, Nowhere Boys and many more. Richardson in 2021 made the decision to quit acting and announced he would pursue a political career and stand as an independent candidate for the Victorian Senate, as he didn't win a seat he continued his political career.