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Ralph Richardson

Dec 19, 1902 - Oct 10, 1983 (80 years old) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor, one of a group of theatrical knights of the mid-20th century who, though more closely associated with the stage, also appeared in several classic films.

Richardson first became known for his work on stage in the 1930s. In the 1940s, together with Laurence Olivier, he ran the Old Vic company. He continued on stage and in films into the early 1980s and was especially praised for his comedic roles. In his later years he was celebrated for his theatre work with his old friend John Gielgud. Among his most famous roles were Peer Gynt, Falstaff, John Gabriel Borkman and Hirst in Pinter's No Man's Land.

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Known For

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Play for Today
Jack
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ABC Afterschool Special
Various Roles
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Great Performances
Self
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What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
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Second City Television
Self - Special Guest Star
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Omnibus
Self
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Jesus of Nazareth
Simeon
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Barrister
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Six Centuries of Verse
Himself - Reader
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Time Bandits
Supreme Being

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