Richard O'Brien (I)


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Born in Cheltenham, England, Richard Smith's family moved to Tauranga, New Zealand, in 1951 when their father, an accountant, decided to become a sheep farmer. Watching horror and science-fiction double features in nearby Hamilton, Smith added an interest in acting to their love of rock and roll. They moved back to England in 1964, tried singing, ... See full bio »

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Known For

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Riff Raff - A Handyman
(1975)
Dark City Mr Hand
(1998)
Shokkihoito Dr. Cosmo McKinley
(1981)
Ever After Pierre Le Pieu
(1998)

Filmography

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 2020-2021 The Barren Author (Podcast Series)
The Brigadier
- Creo Quia Absurdum (2021) ... The Brigadier
- Speak Well of the Dead or Not At All (2021) ... The Brigadier
- Those Who Excel Reach the Stars (2021) ... The Brigadier
- Under the Rose (2021) ... The Brigadier
 2017 The Barefoot Bandits (TV Series)
Varney
- The Blood Bus (2017) ... Varney (voice)
 2017/II The Stolen
Mr. Russell
 2016 The Crystal Maze (TV Series)
Computer
- SU2C Special (2016) ... Computer (uncredited)
 2015 Rocky Horror Show Live
Narrator
 2007-2015 Finias ja Ferb (TV Series short)
Lawrence Fletcher / Lawrence the Humble Antiques Dealer / Da / ...
- Last Day of Summer (2015) ... Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
- Night of the Living Pharmacists: Parts 1 & 2 (2014) ... Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
- Tales from the Resistance (2014) ... Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
- Lost in Danville/The Inator Method (2014) ... Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars: Parts 1 & 2 (2014) ... Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
 2013 Justin and the Knights of Valour
Innkeeper / Baker (voice)
 2011 Mongrels (TV Series)
Zombie Dog
- Kali and the Rickshaw Inferno (2011) ... Zombie Dog (voice)
 2011 Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (TV Movie)
Lawrence Fletcher / Lawrence-2 (voice)
 2010 Jackboots on Whitehall
Himmler (voice)
 2009/I Night Train
Mrs. Froy
 2009 Tales of the Fourth Dimension (Video)
Time Master
 2007 Robin Hood's Quest (Video Game)
Sheriff of Nottingham (voice)
 2006 The Children's Party at the Palace (TV Special)
The Childcatcher
 2006 The Ten Commandments (TV Mini Series)
Anander
 2001 Elvira's Haunted Hills
Lord Vladimere Hellsubus
 2000 Dungeons & Dragons
Xilus
 2000 The Mumbo Jumbo
Archie
 2000 Urban Gothic (TV Series)
Thin Man
- Thirteen (2000) ... Thin Man
 1999 The Rocky Interactive Horror Show (Video Game)
The Game Devil
 1998 Ever After
Pierre Le Pieu
 1998 Dark City
Mr Hand
 1997 Spiceworld: The Movie
Damien
 1995 The Detectives (TV Series)
Dr. Phibes
- On Thin Ice (1995) ... Dr. Phibes
 1994 The Ink Thief (TV Series)
The Ink Thief
- Can This Really Be the End? (1994) ... The Ink Thief
- Cheese and Balloony (1994) ... The Ink Thief
- Earth + Water = Muddle (1994) ... The Ink Thief
- Earth, Water, Cheese and Air (1994) ... The Ink Thief
- Nasty and the OOB (1994) ... The Ink Thief
 1993 Full Stretch (TV Series)
- Cadillac Dreams (1993)
 1992 Equinox (TV Series documentary)
Narrator
- Theme Park Heaven (1992) ... Narrator
 1991 Mystery Train (TV Mini Series)
Host
 1986 Roland Rat: The Series (TV Series)
- Episode #1.8 (1986)
 1986 Robin of Sherwood (TV Series)
Gulnar
- The Time of the Wolf: Part 2 (1986) ... Gulnar
- The Time of the Wolf: Part 1 (1986) ... Gulnar
- Cromm Cruac (1986) ... Gulnar
- Herne's Son: Part 2 (1986) ... Gulnar
- Herne's Son: Part 1 (1986) ... Gulnar
 1985 Vapauden voitto
Lord Hampton
 1983 Digital Dreams (TV Movie)
Partidge the Surly Servant
 1981 Shokkihoito
Dr. Cosmo McKinley
 1980 Flash Gordon
Fico
 1980 Rushton's Illustrated (TV Series)
- Episode #1.5 (1980)
- Episode #1.4 (1980)
- Episode #1.3 (1980)
- Episode #1.2 (1980)
- Episode #1.1 (1980)
 1979 The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game (TV Series)
Cowboy
- Horsenap (1979) ... Cowboy
 1979 Videoviihdettä (TV Series)
Tubular Bells Player
- Episode #2.3 (1979) ... Tubular Bells Player
 1978 The Odd Job
Batch
 1978 Jubilee
John Dee
 1977 The Contraption (Short)
The Man
 1977 Premiere (TV Series)
Reporter
- A Hymn from Jim (1977) ... Reporter
 1977 ITV Playhouse (TV Series)
Dave Head
- It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1977) ... Dave Head
 1975 The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Riff Raff - A Handyman
 1975 Caribe (TV Series)
General Desmond
- Assault on the Calavera (1975) ... General Desmond
 1972 Tyttö sylissäsi
Balding Hippy
 1972 Kolme rakkautta
Party Guest (uncredited)
 1965 Carry on Cowboy
Rider (uncredited)
Show Show Writer (9 credits)
Show Show Music department (3 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (46 credits)
Show Show Composer (2 credits)
Show Show Stunts (2 credits)
Show Show Thanks (2 credits)
Show Show Self (61 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (10 credits)

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Other Works:

August 5th 2005: Satellite Media Tours to US Television and Radio Networks from London, UK. Featuring Encore/Starz Entertainment's Stuart Sammuels Documentary of cult movies, "Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", celebrating its 30th Anniversary. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Spouse:

Sabrina Graf | See more »

Children:

Joshua | See more »
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Personal Quote:

The success of the repeated showings of Rocky Horror has helped me in useful ways. Mind you, I'm not a billionaire or anything like that. It hasn't made me a terribly wealthy person. It's just offered me more choices. See more »

Trivia:

Wrote The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) in six months. See more »

Nickname:

Reckless Rick See more »

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