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Richard Bebb(1927-2006)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Richard Bebb was born on 12 January 1927 in London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Blake's 7 (1978), The Avengers (1961) and Poirot (1989). He was married to Gwen Watford. He died on 12 April 2006 in London, England, UK.
BornJanuary 12, 1927
DiedApril 12, 2006(79)
BornJanuary 12, 1927
DiedApril 12, 2006(79)
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Known for

Blake's 7 (1978)
Blake's 7
8.0
TV Series
  • Ven Glynd
The Avengers (1961)
The Avengers
8.3
TV Series
  • Announcer
  • Dr. George Cullen
David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
Poirot
8.6
TV Series
  • Newsreader
  • Mr. Cameron
  • News Commentator
  • Newsreel Voice
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
7.1
TV Series
  • Henry Percy, Hotspur
  • Duke of Orleans
  • Lewis the Dauphin
  • Octavius Caesar
  • Burdett
  • David Blake
  • Felix (butterfly)
  • Noel Jamieson
  • Soldier (ant)

Credits

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Actor



  • Big Women (1998)
    Big Women
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • University Dean
    • 1998
  • Jennifer Ehle in Melissa (1997)
    Melissa
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Chairman
    • 1997
  • Sophia Myles and Philip Sarson in The Prince and the Pauper (1996)
    The Prince and the Pauper
    7.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Justice
    • 1996
  • David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
    Poirot
    8.6
    TV Series
    • News Commentator
    • Newsreader
    • Newsreel Voice ...
    • 1989–1996
  • Ian Richardson and Isla Blair in The Final Cut (1995)
    The Final Cut
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Political Commentator
    • 1995
  • Kate Beckinsale, Rufus Sewell, Ian McKellen, Eileen Atkins, and Ivan Kaye in Cold Comfort Farm (1995)
    Cold Comfort Farm
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Hawk-Monitor Butler
    • 1995
  • Mr. Wakefield's Crusade (1992)
    Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Richard Cobham
    • 1992
  • Harry Enfield in Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990)
    Harry Enfield's Television Programme
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1992
  • Screen Two (1984)
    Screen Two
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Lord Chief Justice Hipwood
    • 1992
  • Screen One (1985)
    Screen One
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Consultant
    • 1991
  • Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie in Jeeves and Wooster (1990)
    Jeeves and Wooster
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Member
    • 1991
  • John Goodman in King Ralph (1991)
    King Ralph
    5.4
    • Gamekeeper
    • 1991
  • Ned Beatty, Peter Boyle, and Vincent Gardenia in The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story (1990)
    The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Justice Offical
    • 1990
  • Elizabeth Hurley and Peter Coyote in Act of Will (1989)
    Act of Will
    5.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Ralph Sedgewick
    • 1989
  • James Grout in Vote for Them (1989)
    Vote for Them
    TV Series
    • Brass General
    • 1989

Writer



  • The End of the Road (1976)
    The End of the Road
    6.4
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1976

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 12, 1927
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 12, 2006
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Gwen Watford? - February 6, 1994 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    He acted in August Strindberg's play, "The Father," at the Embassy Theatre in London, England with Michael Redgrave and Freda Jackson in the cast.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Was among the actors suggested for the cameo role of Anakin Skywalker in Return of The Jedi (1983).

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