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Richard Morant(1945-2011)

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Clive Francis and Richard Morant in Poldark (1975)
Richard Morant was born on 30 October 1945 in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Last Place on Earth (1985), Jack the Ripper (1988) and Poldark (1975). He was married to Valerie Buchanan and Melissa Louise Fairbanks. He died on 9 November 2011 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK.
BornOctober 30, 1945
DiedNovember 9, 2011(66)
BornOctober 30, 1945
DiedNovember 9, 2011(66)
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Known for

The Last Place on Earth (1985)
The Last Place on Earth
8.0
TV Mini Series
  • Capt. 'Titus' Oates
Michael Caine and Jane Seymour in Jack the Ripper (1988)
Jack the Ripper
7.4
TV Mini Series
  • Dr. Acland
Poldark (1975)
Poldark
8.3
TV Series
  • Dr. Dwight Enys
Alex Kingston, David Morrissey, Enzo Squillino Jr., and Malcolm Storry in The Knock (1994)
The Knock
7.9
TV Series
  • Leakey

Credits

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Actor

  • Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, and Dennis Waterman in New Tricks (2003)
    New Tricks
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Walker
    • 2010
  • Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon, and Nick Hendrix in Midsomer Murders (1997)
    Midsomer Murders
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Mr Tomlin
    • 2008
  • Day Night Day Night (2006)
    Day Night Day Night
    6.3
    • Flirt
    • 2006
  • Janice Beard (1999)
    Janice Beard
    6.0
    • Boss
    • 1999
  • Peak Practice (1993)
    Peak Practice
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Mr. Dunfield
    • 1999
  • Look and Read (1967)
    Look and Read
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Sir Derek Janus
    • 1998
  • Jennifer Ehle in Melissa (1997)
    Melissa
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Video Director
    • 1997
  • Alex Kingston, David Morrissey, Enzo Squillino Jr., and Malcolm Storry in The Knock (1994)
    The Knock
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Leakey
    • 1997
  • The Famous Five (1995)
    The Famous Five
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Mr. Lenoir
    • 1995
  • Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce in Growing Pains (1992)
    Growing Pains
    8.1
    TV Series
    • James Turner
    • 1992
  • Millicent Martin in Moon and Son (1992)
    Moon and Son
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Dr. Charles Vincent
    • 1992
  • Joanne Whalley in Scandal (1989)
    Scandal
    6.4
    • D'Lazlo
    • 1989
  • Michael Caine and Jane Seymour in Jack the Ripper (1988)
    Jack the Ripper
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Dr. Acland
    • 1988
  • David Andrews and Caroline Langrishe in Pulaski: The TV Detective (1987)
    Pulaski: The TV Detective
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Edward Stock
    • 1987
  • Edward Petherbridge in A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery (1987)
    A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Bunter
    • 1987

Soundtrack

  • Poldark (1975)
    Poldark
    8.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Early One Morning" (uncredited)
    • 1975

Personal details

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  • Born
    • October 30, 1945
    • Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 9, 2011
    • Richmond, Surrey, England, UK(aneurysm)
  • Spouses
      Valerie Buchanan1982 - November 9, 2011 (his death, 2 children)
  • Parents
    • Philip Morant
  • Relatives
      Angela Morant(Sibling)
  • Other works
    He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Richard II," at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, England with Ian McKellen, Timothy West, David Calder, Robert Eddison, Charmian Eyre, Diane Fletcher, Lucy Fleming, Stephen Greif, Paul Hardwick, Nigel Havers, Michael Howarth, James Laurenson, Trevor Martin, Jeremy Nicholas, and Terence Wilton in the cast.
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Did you know

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  • Trivia
    In addition to his acting career, he was proprietor of Richard Morant Commissioned Carpets and Design, a London gallery, specialising in bespoke carpets and rugs.
  • Quotes
    [discussing Downton Abbey (2010) which had recently been shown on TV] Yes, it was awful, and what was more awful, I wasn't in it!

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