Ian Richardson
Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a British actor from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ian Richardson CBE | |
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Richardson circa 1976 | |
| Born | Ian William Richardson 7 April 1934 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Died | 9 February 2007 (aged 72) London, United Kingdom |
| Education | Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954–2007 |
| Spouse |
Maroussia Frank (m. 1961) |
| Children | 2, including Miles Richardson |
He portrayed the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards (1990–1995) television trilogy, as well as the British spy Bill Haydon in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979). Other notable screen work included a portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in two films (The Sign of Four and The Hound of the Baskervilles), as well as significant roles in Brazil, M. Butterfly, and Dark City.
Richardson was also a leading stage actor, well known for his Shakespearean works as well as his portrayal of Jean-Paul Marat in the Broadway production of Marat/Sade.
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