Ricky Groves
Richard "Ricky" Groves (born 23 April 1968) is an English actor best known for playing Garry Hobbs in EastEnders from 2000–09. Before his role in EastEnders he appeared in the series Burnside, a spin-off from The Bill. He trained at The Poor School in London.
Other TV work
He also appeared in London's Burning Series 12, Episode 15 which was aired 16 June 2000 as Brett a lad who is locked in a room with a bomb at a disused swimming pool.
Groves appeared on BBC's School's Out on 28 July 2007, and won £1600 for his school. In the show he revealed his nickname at school was 'The Rickster', a name which he is still referred to today by close family and friends.
He participated in the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing and was paired with professional dancer Erin Boag. They were voted out in week 10.
He and his family appeared on the sixth series of All Star Family Fortunes.
On 18 February 2010 Groves appeared on The Weakest Link Eastenders Special. He was the second contestant voted off.