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Richard Leech (I) (1922–2004)

Actor

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Originally pursued a career in medicine, practicing for one year before he became an actor. He wrote a regular column, Doctor in the Wings, for World Medicine. See more trivia »

Born:

Richard Leeper McClelland
in Dublin, Ireland

Died:

(age 81) in London, England, UK
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1988 A Handful of Dust
Doctor
 
1987 The Houseman's Tale (TV mini-series)
Alester Ravelston Orr
– Episode #1.2 (1987) … Alester Ravelston Orr
 
1986 Lytton's Diary (TV series)
Sir Arnold Latham
– Rules of Engagement (1986) … Sir Arnold Latham
 
1985 Florence Nightingale (TV movie)
 
1985 The Shooting Party
Dr. West
 
1984 Champions
Beck
 
1983 The Nation's Health (TV series)
Doctor Smith-Sampson
– Chronic (1983) … Doctor Smith-Sampson
– Decline (1983) … Doctor Smith-Sampson
– Acute (1983) … Doctor Smith-Sampson
 
1982 The Barchester Chronicles (TV mini-series)
Wilfred Thorne
– Part 7 (1982) … Wilfred Thorne
– Part 6 (1982) … Wilfred Thorne
 
1982 Gandhi
Brigadier
 
1982 Smiley's People (TV mini-series)
Uncle Harry
– Episode #1.5 (1982) … Uncle Harry
 
1982 I Remember Nelson (TV series)
Country Gentleman
– Duty (1982) … Country Gentleman
 
1980 The Mirror Crack'd
Director of Photography (uncredited)
 
1980 The Enigma Files (TV series)
Joby King
– Repeat After Me (1980) … Joby King
 
1980 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
Father Carrow
– The Unborn (1980) … Father Carrow
 
1977 Doctor Who (TV series)
Gatherer Hade
– The Sun Makers: Part Four (1977) … Gatherer Hade
– The Sun Makers: Part Three (1977) … Gatherer Hade
– The Sun Makers: Part Two (1977) … Gatherer Hade
– The Sun Makers: Part One (1977) … Gatherer Hade
 
1975-1977 Play for Today (TV series)
General Heidelmann / Raymond Finch
– A Choice of Evils (1977) … General Heidelmann
– Brassneck (1975) … Raymond Finch
 
1977 Rooms (TV series)
Arthur Hatchett
– Episode #2.12 (1977) … Arthur Hatchett
– Episode #2.11 (1977) … Arthur Hatchett
– Episode #2.10 (1977) … Arthur Hatchett
– Episode #2.9 (1977) … Arthur Hatchett
– Episode #2.8 (1977) … Arthur Hatchett
See all 6 episodes »
 
1976 The Duchess of Duke Street (TV series)
Judge
– A Test of Love (1976) … Judge
 
1976 The New Avengers (TV series)
Craig Terrison
– Faces (1976) … Craig Terrison
 
1976 Dickens of London (TV mini-series)
Mr. Hogarth
– Fame (1976) … Mr. Hogarth
– Success (1976) … Mr. Hogarth
 
1976 Bill Brand (TV series)
Waverley
– Tranquillity of the Realm (1976) … Waverley
– Yarn (1976) … Waverley
– You Wanna Be a Hero, Get Yourself a White Horse (1976) … Waverley
 
1976 Warship (TV series)
R-Admiral Brinton
– Hollow Man (1976) … R-Admiral Brinton
 
1975 Village Hall (TV series)
Arthur Killip
– Battleground (1975) … Arthur Killip
 
1975 Edward the King (TV series)
Sir Charles Dilke
– The Royal Quadrille (1975) … Sir Charles Dilke
 
1974 Got It Made
Dr. Allen
 
1974 The Gathering Storm (TV movie)
Admiral Pound
 
1974 Occupations (TV movie)
Valletta
 
1974 Dial M for Murder (TV series)
Owen Ringway
– Both Hands Free (1974) … Owen Ringway
 
1974 Seven Faces of Woman (TV series)
Sam Franklin
– Choice (1974) … Sam Franklin
 
1973-1974 Special Branch (TV series)
Chief Supt. Knight / Commander Knight
– Sounds Sinister (1974) … Chief Supt. Knight
– Threat (1973) … Commander Knight
– Death by Drowning (1973) … Commander Knight
– Round the Clock (1973) … Chief Supt. Knight
 
1973 Crown Court (TV series)
Charles Porton / Sir Austin Semple
– Tables of the Heart: Part 1 (1973) … Sir Austin Semple
– Credibility Gap: Part 3 (1973) … Charles Porton
– Credibility Gap: Part 2 (1973) … Charles Porton
– Credibility Gap: Part 1 (1973) … Charles Porton
 
1973 Spy Trap (TV series)
Simpkins
– Areas of Guilt (1973) … Simpkins
 
1973 Ego Hugo (TV movie)
Gen. Léopold Hugo
 
1973 The View from Daniel Pike (TV series)
Bullen
– Credit Where It's Due (1973) … Bullen
 
1966-1972 Public Eye (TV series)
Joe Lodge / Summers
– Girl in Blue (1972) … Summers
– All the Black Dresses She Wants (1966) … Joe Lodge
 
1972 Six Faces (TV series)
Mr. West
– Around the Child (1972) … Mr. West
 
1972 Young Winston
Mr. Moore
 
1971 A Family at War (TV series)
Teddy Martin
– Flesh and Blood (1971) … Teddy Martin
 
1969-1971 The Doctors (TV series)
Dr. Roger Hayman
– Episode dated 6 January 1971 (1971) … Dr. Roger Hayman
– Episode #1.1 (1969) … Dr. Roger Hayman
 
1970 The Railway Children
Doctor (voice)
 
1969 The Gold Robbers (TV series)
Richard Bolt
– The Kill (1969) … Richard Bolt
– The Man with Two Faces (1969) … Richard Bolt
– The Midas Touch (1969) … Richard Bolt
– Rough Trade (1969) … Richard Bolt
– The Big Spender (1969) … Richard Bolt
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1969 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series)
Antonio
– Twelfth Night (1969) … Antonio
 
1968 Gazette (TV series)
Grimley
– Exposure (1968) … Grimley
 
1968 The Devil in the Fog (TV series)
Sir John Dexter
– This Fell, Sergeant Death (1968) … Sir John Dexter
– Fair Is Foul, and Foul Is Fair... (1968) … Sir John Dexter
– That One May Smile, and Smile, and Be a Villain... (1968) … Sir John Dexter
– O My Prophetic Soul: My Uncle! (1968) … Sir John Dexter
– Some Have Greatness Thrust Upon Them... (1968) … Sir John Dexter
 
1967-1968 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
– One Night I Danced with Mr. Dalton (1968)
– Split Level (1967)
 
1967-1968 Half Hour Story (TV series)
Edward / Harry Walker
– Do You Play Requests? (1968) … Edward
– Quick on the Takeover (1967) … Harry Walker
 
1968 A Man of our Times (TV series)
Bellamy
– The Two Legged Chameleon (1968) … Bellamy
 
1968 Promenade (short)
 
1962-1967 The Avengers (TV series)
Col. Drew / Franks / Policeman, Jack Roberts
– Mission... Highly Improbable (1967) … Col. Drew
– Dressed to Kill (1963) … Policeman, Jack Roberts
– Traitor in Zebra (1962) … Franks
 
1962-1967 Z Cars (TV series)
Don Kerry / Insp. Kenny / Trevor Kiernan
– The Nose on Your Face: Part 2 (1967) … Insp. Kenny
– Cop and Blow (1965) … Don Kerry
– Appearance in Court (1962) … Trevor Kiernan
 
1967 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Peter Masters
– The Cabinet Papers (1967) … Peter Masters
 
1959-1967 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Defendant / Detective-Inspector Scott / Paul
– The Investigation (1967) … Defendant
– Flight from Reality (1964) … Paul
– Sweet Poison (1959) … Detective-Inspector Scott
 
1967 The Saint (TV series)
Stewart
– The Persistent Patriots (1967) … Stewart
 
1966 The Fighting Prince of Donegal
Phelim O'Toole
 
1966 Redcap (TV series)
Sgt. Cole
– The Proper Charlie (1966) … Sgt. Cole
 
1966 David Copperfield (TV series)
Mr. Murdstone
– Distant Relations (1966) … Mr. Murdstone
– The Long Journey (1966) … Mr. Murdstone
– The New Home (1966) … Mr. Murdstone
– Early Days (1966) … Mr. Murdstone
 
1965 Life at the Top
Doctor
 
1965 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Major Summers
– All Clear (1965) … Major Summers
 
1965 Walk a Tightrope
Doug Randle
 
1965 Secret Agent (TV series)
Colonel Montes
– The Affair at Castelevara (1965) … Colonel Montes
 
1963 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Clive Johnson
– Pillar to Post (1963) … Clive Johnson
 
1963 The Cracksman
Detective Sergeant
 
1963 Jane Eyre (TV series)
Mr. Rochester
– Episode #1.6 (1963) … Mr. Rochester
– Episode #1.5 (1963) … Mr. Rochester
– Episode #1.4 (1963) … Mr. Rochester
– Episode #1.3 (1963) … Mr. Rochester
– Episode #1.2 (1963) … Mr. Rochester
 
1963 The Human Jungle (TV series)
Capt. Maple
– A Friend of the Sergeant Major (1963) … Capt. Maple
 
1963 The Doctors (TV series)
 
1963 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Alan Phipps
– Ricochet (1963) … Alan Phipps
 
1963 Ricochet
Alan Phipps
 
1963 The Flood
 
1962 Man of the World (TV series)
Duval
– A Family Affair (1962) … Duval
 
1962 The War Lover
Murika
 
1962 Young and Willing
Police Inspector
 
1962 Zero One (TV series)
– Glidepath (1962)
 
1962 I Thank a Fool
Irish Doctor
 
1962 Suspense (TV series)
Dr. Nicholson
– Virus X (1962) … Dr. Nicholson
 
1961 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Inspector Duclos
– The Broken Doll (1961) … Inspector Duclos
 
1961 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Orderly
– The Avengers (1961) … Orderly
 
1961 The Terror of the Tongs
Insp. Bob Dean
 
1961 The Pursuers (TV series)
Nolan
– The Contract (1961) … Nolan
 
1960 Paul of Tarsus (TV series)
James of Nazareth
– To the Gentiles (1960) … James of Nazareth
 
1960 Tunes of Glory
Capt. Alec Rattray
 
1960 About Religion (TV series)
Newscaster
– The News on Good Friday (1960) … Newscaster
 
1960 Suspense (TV series)
– Decision at Nine (1960)
 
1960 Interpol Calling (TV series)
Finn / Hanson
– The Collector (1960) … Finn
– Mr. George (1960) … Hanson
 
1959 The Third Man (TV series)
Inspector Workington
– The Widow Who Wasn't (1959) … Inspector Workington
 
1950-1959 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Dr. Lucius O'Grady / Humphrey Devize / Lt. Cmdr. John Challee / …
– The Fortrose Incident (1959) … Vezabar
– The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1958) … Lt. Cmdr. John Challee
– The Search Party (1951) … Dr. Lucius O'Grady
– The Lady's Not for Burning (1950) … Humphrey Devize
 
1958-1959 Our Mutual Friend (TV series)
'Rogue' Riderhood
– Part 12 (1959) … 'Rogue' Riderhood
– Part 10 (1959) … 'Rogue' Riderhood
– Part 9 (1959) … 'Rogue' Riderhood
– Part 8 (1958) … 'Rogue' Riderhood
– Part 7 (1958) … 'Rogue' Riderhood
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1959 The Flying Doctor (TV series)
John Harvey
– Reprieve (1959) … John Harvey
 
1958 The Horse's Mouth
Hodges (uncredited)
 
1958 Dublin Nightmare
Steve Lawlor
 
1958 A Night to Remember
First Officer William Murdoch
 
1958 Ice Cold in Alex
Captain Crosbie
 
1958 The Wind Cannot Read
Hobson
 
1958 The Moonraker
Henry Strangeways
 
1958 A Lady Mislaid
George
 
1957 Curse of the Demon
Inspector Mottrarn
 
1957 The Birthday Present
Hawkins (uncredited)
 
1957 Dangerous Youth
Capt. Brewster
 
1957 The Good Companions
Ridvers
 
1957 Battle Hell
Lt Strain RN
 
1957 Time Without Pity
Proprietor of Espresso Bar (uncredited)
 
1957 The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (TV series)
Sir Liones
– The Lady Lilith (1957) … Sir Liones
 
1957 Sword of Freedom (TV series)
Cosimo
– Chart of Gold (1957) … Cosimo
 
1956 The Third Key
Gilson, the burglar
 
1956 The Iron Petticoat
 
1956 It's Never Too Late
John Hammond
 
1956 The Gentle Touch
Casualty doctor
 
1955 The Dam Busters
Squadron Leader H. M. Young, D.F.C.
 
1955 The Prisoner
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1955 Children Galore
Harry Bunnion
 
1955 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Johann Van Klemens
– The Patriarch (1955) … Johann Van Klemens
 
1954 Lease of Life
Carter
 
1954 Tygers Hart (TV movie)
Dick Burbage
 
1953 The Cruel Sea
Sailor (uncredited)
 
1950 The World of Light (TV movie)
Hubert Capes
 
1949 The Temptress (uncredited)
 
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1954 Panorama (TV series documentary)
Theatrical Performer in No Other Verdict
– Episode #1.5 (1954) … Theatrical Performer in No Other Verdict
 
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2008 The Ties That Bind Us (video documentary short)
Hade
 
2007 A Matter of Time (video documentary)
Hade
 
1967 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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(1964) He acted in Michael Bradley-Dyne's play, "The Right Honourable Gentleman", at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England with Anthony Quayle (played "Charles Dilke"), Coral Browne (played "Mrs. Rossiter"), Anna Massey, Jack Gwillim (played "Joseph Chamberlain")... See more »

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Originally pursued a career in medicine, practicing for one year before he became an actor. He wrote a regular column, Doctor in the Wings, for World Medicine. See more »

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