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Ralph Richardson (1902-1983) was an English actor who dominated the British stage and appeared in many films. He was nominated for two Oscars and won the Best Actor award for The Heiress (1949).
IMDb profile of Sir Ralph Richardson, one of the greatest English actors of the 20th century theater and cinema. See his personal details, credits, videos, photos, trivia, quotes and more.
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- Marylebone, London, England, UK
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Learn about the life and career of Sir Ralph Richardson, one of the greatest actors of the 20th Century English-language theater and cinema. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes, family, and more on IMDb.
- December 19, 1902
- October 10, 1983
A comprehensive list of the English actor's stage and film roles, from his debut in 1920 to his final performance in 1983. Richardson was one of the three great actor knights of the mid-twentieth century, alongside Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud.
Production[5][11]DateRoleTheatre(london, Unless Otherwise Noted)The Bishop's Candlesticks1920GendarmeSt Nicholas Hall, BrightonThe Farmer's Romance1921CuthbertSt Nicholas Hall, Brighton1921Macduff and BanquoSt Nicholas Hall, BrightonThe Moon Children1921FatherSt Nicholas Hall, BrightonRalph Richardson, British stage and motion-picture actor who, with John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier, was one of the greatest British actors of his generation. His notable films include The Fallen Idol, The Heiress, Doctor Zhivago, and Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 19, 2023 · Learn about the Cheltenham-born actor who dominated the British stage with his Shakespearean mastery and his charm and mischievousness. Discover his early years, his marriages, his military service, his film roles and his legacy.
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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.