Ralph Richardson
Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor who, with John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier, was one of the trinity of male actors who dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century. He worked in films throughout most of his career, and played more than sixty cinema roles. From an artistic but not theatrical background, Richardson had no thought of a stage career until a production of Hamlet in Brighton inspired him to become an actor. He learned his craft in the 1920s with a touring company and later the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. In 1931 he joined the Old Vic, playing mostly Shakespearean roles. He led the company the following season, succeeding Gielgud, who had taught him much about stage technique. After he left the company, a series of leading roles took him to stardom in the West End and on Broadway.
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| Full name at birth | Sir Ralph David Richardson
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| Claim to fame | Tales from the Crypt
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| Date of birth | 19 December 1902
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| Place of birth | Tivoli Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
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| Date of death | 10 October 1983
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| Age | 80 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Marylebone, London, England
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| Cause of death | Stroke
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- Famously eccentric, he once stopped in a middle of a stage performance, and addressed the audience enquiring "Is there doctor in the house". When a doctor made himself known, Richardson calmly enquired "Isn't this a terrible play doctor ?".
- Was originally considered for one of the leading roles of Lady L (1965).
- Was part of a trio of great English stage actors, the other two being Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud. They appeared in several scenes together in the epic mini series "Wagner" (1983), which was released shortly after Richardson's death.
- Is portrayed by Rhys McConnochie in Darlings of the Gods (1989) (TV)
- Was offered the part of Lord Bartelsham (played by Richard Vernon) in Ripping Yarns: Roger Of The Raj, but could not agree to terms and conditions.
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