A subsequent move to Los Angeles saw him enrol in acting school, studying under the tutelage of James Doohan.
[1] Rick made his Hollywood debut in the West Coast Premiere of Blood Knot produced and directed by Frank Silvera in 1965.
The actor was even offered a bit part in a James Bond movie (possibly Live and Let Die) but ultimately turned it down, having auditioned for a more substantial role.
[1] A return to acting in the 1980s saw Rick appear in the penultimate episode of Blake's 7 entitled "Warlord" and various stage productions.
During these years, Rick wrote his first column for Tim Hector's Outlet Newspaper in Antigua about his experiences abroad, keeping in touch with his roots.
[5] In 1999, he led the Antigua Freedom Party and contested the 1999 general elections but did not win the St. John's Rural East seat, losing to Lester Bird.