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Illustrious British stage actor who made his professional debut in 1921 and first gained prominence--like John Gielgud and Alec Guinness--for his Shakespearean performances with the Old Vic. Richardson's film career was always secondary to his work in the theater, though he turned in several fine supporting roles, notably in the films of Carol Reed. He was memorable as the manservant in "The Fallen Idol" (1948), as Buckingham in "Richard III" (1955) and as the father in Sidney Lumet's "Long Day's Journey into Night" (1962)....
Full Bio , Awards & Milestones

Filmography

Directed By William Wyler - ( / 1988 / Released / Tatge Productions )
Give My Regards to Broad Street - ( Jim / 1984 / Released / )
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes - ( Sixth Earl of Greystoke / 1984 / Released / Columbia-EMI-Warner )
Wagner - ( Pfordten / 1983 / Released / )
Dragonslayer - ( Ulrich / 1981 / Released / )
Time Bandits - ( Supreme Being / 1981 / Released / )
Watership Down - ( / 1978 / Released / Avco Embassy Film )
Rollerball - ( Librarian / 1975 / Released / )
A Doll's House - ( Dr Rank / 1973 / Released / )
Invitation to the Wedding - ( Bishop Willie / 1973 / Released / )
O Lucky Man! - ( Monty / 1973 / Released / )
O Lucky Man! - ( Sir James / 1973 / Released / )
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - ( Caterpillar / 1972 / Released / American National Enterprises )
Eagle in a Cage - ( Sir Hudson Lowe / 1972 / Released / )
Lady Caroline Lamb - ( King / 1972 / Released / WEG )
Tales From The Crypt - ( Crypt Keeper / 1972 / Released / )
Who Slew Auntie Roo? - ( Mr Benton / 1971 / Released / AIP )
The Looking Glass War - ( Leclerc / 1970 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
Upon This Rock - ( Guide / 1970 / Released / )
A Run on Gold - ( Henshaw / 1969 / Released / )
Battle of Britain - ( British Minister in Switzerland / 1969 / Released / )
Oh! What A Lovely War - ( Sir Edward Grey / 1969 / Released / )
The Bed Sitting Room - ( Lord Fortnum / 1967 / Released / )
Khartoum - ( Prime Minister Gladstone / 1966 / Released / )
The Wrong Box - ( Joseph Finsbury / 1966 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
Doctor Zhivago - ( Alexander / 1965 / Released / )
Woman of Straw - ( Charles Richmond / 1964 / Released / )
Long Day's Journey Into Night - ( James Tyrone / 1962 / Released / )
Exodus - ( General Sutherland / 1960 / Released / )
Oscar Wilde - ( Sir Edward Carson / 1960 / Released / Films Around the World Inc )
Our Man in Havana - ( 'C' / 1960 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
The Passionate Stranger - ( Sir Clement Hathaway / 1957 / Released / Continental Distributing Inc )
The Passionate Stranger - ( Professor Roger Winter / 1957 / Released / Continental Distributing Inc )
Richard III - ( Buckingham / 1955 / Released / Lopert Films )
Outcast of the Islands - ( Captain Lingard / 1952 / Released / )
The Fallen Idol - ( Baines / 1948 / Released / )
The Four Feathers - ( / 1939 / Released / )
The Man Who Could Work Miracles - ( / 1936 / Released / )
The Citadel - ( Dr Philip Denny / / Released / )
Things to Come - ( / / Released / )
TV Credits
Twelfth Night ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Early Days ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Witness For the Prosecution ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Jesus of Nazareth ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The Man in the Iron Mask ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Frankenstein: The True Story ( 1973 / Released ): Actor
William ( 1973 / Released ): Actor
David Copperfield ( 1970 / Released ): Actor
Laurence Olivier -- A Life ( Released ): Actor
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Illustrious British stage actor who made his professional debut in 1921 and first gained prominence--like John Gielgud and Alec Guinness--for his Shakespearean performances with the Old Vic. Richardson's film career was always secondary to his work in the theater, though he turned in several fine supporting roles, notably in the films of Carol Reed. He was memorable as the manservant in "The Fallen Idol" (1948), as Buckingham in "Richard III" (1955) and as the father in Sidney Lumet's "Long Day's Journey into Night" (1962). Twice Oscar-nominated, for "The Heiress" (1949) and his final film, "Greystoke" (1984).

Profession(s):
Actor, office boy
Sometimes Credited As:
Ralph David Richardson
Sir Ralph Richardson
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Family
son:Charles Richardson (born on January 1, 1945; deceased)
wife:Meriel Forbes (born on September 13, 1913; died in April 2000 at age 86)

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Education
Brighton School of Art England
Awards (Back to top)
New York Film Critics Circle Award Best Supporting Actor "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" 1984
Special Society of West End Theatre (SWET) Award 1980 - 1981
Drama Desk Award Unique Theatrical Experience "No Man's Land" 1977
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actor "No Man's Land" 1977
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Performance "Home" 1971
Plays and Players London Theatre Critics Award Best Actor "West of Suez" 1971
Cannes Film Festival Joint Performance Award "Long Day's Journey Into Night" 1962
British Film Academy Award Best British Actor "The Sound Barrier/Breaking the Sound Barrier" 1952
National Board of Review Award Best Actor "The Sound Barrier/Breaking the Sound Barrier" 1952
New York Film Critics Circle Award Best Actor "The Sound Barrier/Breaking the Sound Barrier" 1952
National Board of Review Award Best Actor "The Heiress" and "The Fallen Idol" 1949
National Board of Review Award Best Acting "The Fugitive" 1940
National Board of Review Award Best Acting "South Riding" and "The Citadel" 1938

Milestones (Back to top)
1952 Only film as director (also starred), "Home at Seven"
1947 Knighted
1933 Film acting debut in "The Ghoul"
1921 Professional stage debut as Lorenzo in "The Merchant of Venice"
Joined Birmingham Repertory Company
With Fleet Air Arm during WWII

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