Ian Richardson (I) (1934–2007) |
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A classical actor (and founding member in 1960 of the Royal Shakespeare Company), Richardson earned international fame as the villainous Francis Urquart in the BBC television trilogy, "House of Cards." Uttered in a cut-glass accent, the Machiavellian Prime Minister's sly "You might well think that ... I couldn't possibly comment" became a ...
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Born:in Edinburgh, Scotland, UKDied:(age 72) in Battersea, London, England, UK |
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Actor (102 credits)
Actor (102 credits)
2005
Bleak House
(TV Series)
Chancellor
Chancellor
- Episode #1.15
(2005)
... Chancellor
- Episode #1.9
(2005)
... Chancellor
- Episode #1.5
(2005)
... Chancellor
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Chancellor
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Chancellor
2004
Agatha Christie's Marple
(TV Series)
Conway Jefferson
Conway Jefferson
- Agatha Christie's Marple
(2004)
... Conway Jefferson
2002-2003
Strange
(TV Mini-Series)
Canon Adolphus Black
Canon Adolphus Black
- Asmoth
(2003)
... Canon Adolphus Black
- Dubik
(2003)
... Canon Adolphus Black
- Incubus
(2003)
... Canon Adolphus Black
- Costa Burra
(2003)
... Canon Adolphus Black
- Kaa-Jinn
(2003)
... Canon Adolphus Black
2000-2001
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Joseph Bell
Dr. Joseph Bell
- The White Knight Stratagem
(2001)
... Dr. Joseph Bell
- The Kingdom of Bones
(2001)
... Dr. Joseph Bell
- The Photographer's Chair
(2001)
... Dr. Joseph Bell
- The Patient's Eyes
(2001)
... Dr. Joseph Bell
- The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes: Part 1
(2000)
... Dr. Joseph Bell
2000
The Magician's House II
(TV Series)
Stephen Tyler / The Magician
Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.6
(2000)
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.4
(2000)
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.5
(2000)
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.3
(2000)
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
2000
Gormenghast
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Groan
Lord Groan
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Lord Groan
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Lord Groan
1999
The Magician's House
(TV Series)
Stephen Tyler / The Magician
Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
... Stephen Tyler
- Episode #1.6
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.5
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.4
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
- Episode #1.3
... Stephen Tyler / The Magician
1996
1914-1918
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
General Sir Ian Hamilton / David Lloyd George / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
General Sir Ian Hamilton / David Lloyd George / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- War Without End
(1996)
... General Sir Ian Hamilton / David Lloyd George / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (voice)
- Total War
(1996)
... General Sir Ian Hamilton / David Lloyd George / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (voice)
- Stalemate
(1996)
... General Sir Ian Hamilton / David Lloyd George / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (voice)
- Hatred and Hunger
(1996)
... General Sir Ian Hamilton / David Lloyd George / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (voice)
1995
The Final Cut
(TV Mini-Series)
Francis Urquhart
Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.4
(1995)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.3
(1995)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.2
(1995)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.1
(1995)
... Francis Urquhart
1993
To Play the King
(TV Mini-Series)
Francis Urquhart
Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.4
(1993)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... Francis Urquhart
1992
Mistress of Suspense
(TV Series)
Lee Mandeville
Lee Mandeville
- Under a Dark Angel's Eye
(1992)
... Lee Mandeville
1991
The Gravy Train Goes East
(TV Mini-Series)
Michael Spearpoint
Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.4
(1991)
... Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.3
(1991)
... Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.2
(1991)
... Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Michael Spearpoint
1990
House of Cards
(TV Mini-Series)
Francis Urquhart
Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.4
(1990)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.3
(1990)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Francis Urquhart
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Francis Urquhart
1990
The Gravy Train
(TV Mini-Series)
Michael Spearpoint
Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.4
(1990)
... Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.3
(1990)
... Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Michael Spearpoint
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Michael Spearpoint
1990
The Phantom of the Opera
(TV Mini-Series)
Cholet
Cholet
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Cholet
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Cholet
1987-1989
Theatre Night
(TV Series)
Sir Robert Morton, KC / General Burgoyne
Sir Robert Morton, KC / General Burgoyne
- The Winslow Boy
(1989)
... Sir Robert Morton, KC
- The Devil's Disciple
(1987)
... General Burgoyne
1989
Twist of Fate
(TV Mini-Series)
SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Doctor Schlossberg
SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Doctor Schlossberg
- Part II
(1989)
... SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Doctor Schlossberg
- Part I
(1989)
... SS-Sturmbannfuhrer Doctor Schlossberg
1988
Troubles
(TV Mini-Series)
Edward Spencer
Edward Spencer
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Edward Spencer
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Edward Spencer
1987
Porterhouse Blue
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Godber Evans
Sir Godber Evans
- Episode #1.4
(1987)
... Sir Godber Evans
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Sir Godber Evans
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Sir Godber Evans
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Sir Godber Evans
1987
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Bishop of Motopo
Bishop of Motopo
- Monsignor Quixote
(1987)
... Bishop of Motopo
1986
Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy
(TV Mini-Series)
Nehru
Nehru
- Episode #1.6
(1986)
... Nehru
- Episode #1.5
(1986)
... Nehru
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Nehru
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Nehru
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Nehru
1985
Mozart - His Life with Music
(TV Series)
Mozart's father
Mozart's father
- Requiem
(1985)
... Mozart's father
- The Theatre
(1985)
... Mozart's father
- The Successful Years
(1985)
... Mozart's father
- Love and Marriage
(1985)
... Mozart's father
- No Vacancies
(1985)
... Mozart's father
1984
Mistral's Daughter
(TV Mini-Series)
Adrien Avigdor
Adrien Avigdor
- Episode #1.7
(1984)
... Adrien Avigdor
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Adrien Avigdor
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Adrien Avigdor
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Adrien Avigdor
1984
Brass
(TV Series)
Marshall Snelgrove QC
Marshall Snelgrove QC
- Episode #2.11
(1984)
... Marshall Snelgrove QC
- Episode #2.10
(1984)
... Marshall Snelgrove QC
1982
The Woman in White
(TV Mini-Series)
Frederick Fairlie
Frederick Fairlie
- Episode #1.5
(1982)
... Frederick Fairlie
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Frederick Fairlie
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... Frederick Fairlie
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... Frederick Fairlie
- Episode #1.1
(1982)
... Frederick Fairlie
1978-1982
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith / Michael ('Private View')
Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith / Michael ('Private View')
- A Cotswold Death
(1982)
... Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith
- Sorry
(1978)
... Michael ('Private View')
1981
Private Schulz
(TV Series)
Major Neuheim / Stanley Kemp / Gerald Melfort
Major Neuheim / Stanley Kemp / Gerald Melfort
- Episode #1.6
(1981)
... Stanley Kemp
- Episode #1.5
(1981)
... Major Neuheim
- Episode #1.4
(1981)
... Major Neuheim
- Episode #1.3
(1981)
... Gerald Melfort
- Episode #1.2
(1981)
... Major Neuheim
1979
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
(TV Mini-Series)
Bill Haydon
Bill Haydon
- Flushing Out the Mole
(1979)
... Bill Haydon
- Tinker Tailor
(1979)
... Bill Haydon
- How It All Fits Together
(1979)
... Bill Haydon
- Smiley Tracks the Mole
(1979)
... Bill Haydon
- Return to the Circus
(1979)
... Bill Haydon
1979
Ike: The War Years
(TV Mini-Series)
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery
Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery
- Part III
(1979)
... Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery
- Part II
(1979)
... Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery
- Part I
(1979)
... Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery
1974
Camera Three
(TV Series)
King Richard II / Bolingbroke
King Richard II / Bolingbroke
- Richard II
(1974)
... King Richard II / Bolingbroke
1971
Eyeless in Gaza
(TV Series)
Anthony Beavis
Anthony Beavis
- And Calm of Mind, All Passion Spent
(1971)
... Anthony Beavis
- All Is Best, Though We Oft Doubt
(1971)
... Anthony Beavis
- Come, Come, No Time for Lamentation Now
(1971)
... Anthony Beavis
- With Inward Eyes Illuminated
(1971)
... Anthony Beavis
- O Dark, Dark, Dark, Amid the Blaze of Noon
(1971)
... Anthony Beavis
1967
Horizon
(TV Series documentary)
Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday
- Dynamo- the Life of Faraday
(1967)
... Michael Faraday
1964
Festival
(TV Series)
Antipholus of Ephesus
Antipholus of Ephesus
- The Comedy of Errors
(1964)
... Antipholus of Ephesus
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He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Cymbelline," at the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England with Sebastian Shaw, Tim Pigot-Smith, Susan Fleetwood, and David Suchet in the cast. John Barton, Clifford Williams, and Barry Kyle were directors. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 6 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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On 22 November 2010 his ashes were buried beneath the auditorium of the new Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. See more »Trademark:
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