Richie Merritt

Richie Merritt (born 2001) is an American actor. He portrayed Richard Wershe Jr. in the 2018 film White Boy Rick. He also played Malachi in the film Lola.

Early life and education

Merritt is from Baltimore County, Maryland. He attended Dundalk High School. He was reportedly waiting outside the principal's office when discovered by filmmakers.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2018 White Boy Rick Richard Wershe Jr.
2021 Clean Mikey
2024 Lola Malachi
TBA My New Friend Jim TBA Filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Euphoria Bruce Jr. 2 episodes

References

  1. ↑ Busch, Anita (March 3, 2017). "'White Boy Rick' Coveted Lead Role Goes To Unknown 15-Year-Old Baltimore Kid With No Acting Experience". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  2. ↑ Alexander, Bryan (September 7, 2018). "'White Boy Rick' breakout Richie Merritt never heard of his co-star Matthew McConaughey". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved June 20, 2023. ...Merritt, now 17 and a high-school senior.
  3. ↑ Walsh, S.M. (November 4, 2022). "Richie Merritt: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2017). "Newcomer Richie Merritt Lands Title Role in 'White Boy Rick' Opposite Matthew McConaughey". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ Goldberg, Matt (September 15, 2018). "'White Boy Rick': Richie Merritt and Bel Powley on Researching Their Real-Life Characters". Collider. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Alexander, Bryan (September 7, 2018). "'White Boy Rick' breakout Richie Merritt had never heard of his co-star: Matthew McConaughey". USA Today. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 1, 2021). "Richie Merritt, Trevor Long, Raven Goodwin & Luke David Blumm Board Indie Drama 'Lola James'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ Shapiro, Bee (November 16, 2018). "Young Star of 'White Boy Rick' Was Discovered in the Principal's Office". The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ Williams IV, John-John (September 13, 2018). "Dundalk High School student Richie Merritt has starring role in new Matthew McConaughey film 'White Boy Rick'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ Kaltenbach, Chris (September 14, 2018). "What they're saying about Dundalk teen Richie Merritt and 'White Boy Rick'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ ""White Boy Rick" star takes in debut in hometown of Dundalk". WMAR-TV. September 14, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ Shapiro, Bee (November 16, 2018). "Young Star of 'White Boy Rick' Was Discovered in the Principal's Office". WRAL-TV. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ Alexander, Bryan (September 7, 2018). "White Boy Rick's young star won role without recognizing co-star, Matthew McConaughey". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  14. ↑ Grobar, Matt (November 14, 2025). "Charlie Plummer, Ruby Rose Turner, Sky Katz & Richie Merritt Among Final Additions To Dark Comedy 'My New Friend Jim'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2025.