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- Birth nameRichard Lindon Harvey Morant
- Richard Morant was born on October 30, 1945 in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Last Place on Earth (1985), Poldark (1975) and Jack the Ripper (1988). He was married to Valerie Buchanan and Melissa Louise Fairbanks. He died on November 9, 2011 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK.
- SpousesValerie Buchanan(1982 - November 9, 2011) (his death, 2 children)Melissa Louise Fairbanks(January 18, 1969 - 1979) (divorced, 2 children)
- Parents
- RelativesAngela Morant(Sibling)Penelope Wilton(Cousin)
- 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.
- Nephew of actor Bill Travers and actress Linden Travers, cousin of actress Penelope Wilton and Lindy Wilton. Son-in-law of actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. by his first marriage to Melissa Fairbanks.
- Father of four children.
- Son of Philip Morant.
- [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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