Ralph Richardson (I) (1902–1983) |
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Sir Ralph Richardson was one of the greatest actors of the 20th Century English-language theater, ascending to the height of his profession in the mid-1930s when he became a star in London's West End. He became the first actor of his generation to be knighted. He became Sir Ralph in 1947, and was quickly followed by Laurence Olivier in 1948, and ...
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Died:(age 80) in Marylebone, London, England, UK |
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Actor (88 credits)
Actor (88 credits)
1983
Wagner
(TV Mini-Series)
Pfordten
Pfordten
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Pfordten
- Episode #1.2
(1983)
... Pfordten
- Episode #1.6
(1983)
... Pfordten
- Episode #1.8
(1983)
... Pfordten
- Episode #1.7
(1983)
... Pfordten
1973
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Various Roles
Various Roles
- William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare
(1973)
... Various Roles
1970
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Sir Toby Belch
Sir Toby Belch
- Twelfth Night
(1970)
... Sir Toby Belch
1967
Blandings Castle
(TV Series)
Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
- Lord Emsworth and Company for Gertrude
(1967)
... Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
- Pig Hoo-oo-ey!
(1967)
... Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
- Lord Emsworth Acts for the Best
(1967)
... Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
- Lord Emsworth and the Crime Wave at Blandings
(1967)
... Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
- The Great Pumpkin Crisis
(1967)
... Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
1964
The Great War
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Douglas Haig
Douglas Haig
- And We Were Young
(1964)
... Douglas Haig (voice, as Sir Ralph Richardson)
- The Iron Thrones Are Falling
(1964)
... Douglas Haig (voice, as Sir Ralph Richardson)
- Allah Made Mesopotamia... and Added Flies
(1964)
... Douglas Haig (voice, as Sir Ralph Richardson)
- When Must the End Be?
(1964)
... Douglas Haig (voice, as Sir Ralph Richardson)
- Damn Them, Are They Never Coming In?
(1964)
... Douglas Haig (voice, as Sir Ralph Richardson)
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Director (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
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Self (49 credits)
Self (49 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
Archive footage (11 credits)
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He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Richard II" at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with John Gielgud, Dorothy Green, Harcourt Williams and George Howe in the cast. Harcourt Williams was also director. See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 6 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Lt. Cmdr Ralph Richardson RNVR | Sir Ralph Richardson | Sr. Ralph RichardsonHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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