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Richard Leech (I) (1922–2004)

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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 »

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(age 81) in London, England, UK

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Filmography

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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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
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)
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
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
 
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 Search Party (1951) … Dr. Lucius O'Grady
 
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
 
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 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 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 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)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
1954 Panorama (TV series documentary)
Theatrical Performer in No Other Verdict
Episode #1.5 (1954) … Theatrical Performer in No Other Verdict
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 The Ties That Bind Us (video documentary short)
Hade
 
2007 A Matter of Time (video documentary)
Hade
 

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(June 1978) He acted in Brian Clark's play, "Whose Life is It Anyway?", at the Savoy Theatre in London, England with Tom Conti, Jane Asher, Phoebe Nicholls and Sebastian Shaw. Michael Lindsay-Hogg was the director. See more »

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Trivia:

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 »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius