About Ricky Groves
He used to be a chef and is still a keen cook. He also enjoys golf and fishing.

Ricky is dating fellow EastEnders star Hannah Waterman (Laura Beale).

Ricky and Hannah share their home with two energetic dogs, Eric and Ernie. They have also both lent their support to an initiative by London's Battersea Dogs Home to highlight the plight of animals lost or injured as a result of not being kept on a lead.

His comedy heroes are Phil Cool and Tommy Cooper

Ricky showed great determination by running the London Marathon 2005 for the Lord's Taverners.

Ricky appeared as Stan in Burnside, a crime drama series. It was a spin off from The Bill

He has also appeared in an episode of London's Burning, directed by Susan Tully (Michelle Fowler)