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Ian Richardson

Bio: Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy. He was also a leading Shakespearean stage actor
Born: Sat, Apr 07 1934
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Death: Fri, Feb 09 2007
Ian Richardson is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Memorial Memorial
Memorial Memorial
Ian Richardson would have been no older than 72 in Memorial Memorial as 'Francis Urquhart (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 2022
Poster of Hogfather
Hogfather
Ian Richardson would have been no older than 72 in Hogfather as 'Death'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Becoming Jane
Becoming Jane
Ian Richardson would have been no older than 72 in Becoming Jane as 'Richter Langlois'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2007
Poster of Twice Upon a Time
Twice Upon a Time
Ian Richardson was 72 in Twice Upon a Time as 'Lord Evelyn Gaylord'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 2006
Poster of The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering
The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering
Ian Richardson was 72 in The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering as 'Marcus'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 2006
Poster of The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt
The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt
Ian Richardson was 71 in The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt as 'Marcus Foster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Joyeux Noel
Joyeux Noel
Ian Richardson was 71 in Joyeux Noel as 'The Bishop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2005
Poster of The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
Ian Richardson was 71 in The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Nero
Nero
Ian Richardson was 70 in Nero as 'Septimus'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 2004
Poster of Dæmos Rising
Dæmos Rising
Ian Richardson was 69 in Dæmos Rising as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 2004
Poster of The Life of Shakespeare
The Life of Shakespeare
Ian Richardson was 67 in The Life of Shakespeare as 'self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of From Hell
From Hell
Ian Richardson was 66 in From Hell as 'Sir Charles Warren'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 2001
Poster of 3-D Halloween
3-D Halloween
Ian Richardson was 66 in 3-D Halloween as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of 102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians
Ian Richardson was 66 in 102 Dalmatians as 'Mr. Torte'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
Ian Richardson was 65 in Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes as 'Dr. Joseph Bell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 2000
Poster of The King and I
The King and I
Ian Richardson was 64 in The King and I as 'The Kralahome (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1999
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Ian Richardson was 64 in Alice Through the Looking Glass as 'Wasp'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of A Knight in Camelot
A Knight in Camelot
Ian Richardson was 64 in A Knight in Camelot as 'Merlin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1998
Poster of Dark City
Dark City
Ian Richardson was 63 in Dark City as 'Mr. Book'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of The Fifth Province
The Fifth Province
Ian Richardson was 63 in The Fifth Province as 'Dr. Drudy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Incognito
Incognito
Ian Richardson was 63 in Incognito as 'Turley (prosecutor)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Ian Richardson was 63 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Simon de Canterville'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of A Royal Scandal
A Royal Scandal
Ian Richardson was 63 in A Royal Scandal as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of B.A.P.S
B.A.P.S
Ian Richardson was 62 in B.A.P.S as 'Manley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of The Woman In White
The Woman In White
Ian Richardson was 62 in The Woman In White as 'Mr. Fairlie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Treasure Seekers
The Treasure Seekers
Ian Richardson was 62 in The Treasure Seekers as 'Haig'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great
Ian Richardson was 62 in Catherine the Great as 'Vorontzov'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1996
Poster of Savage Play
Savage Play
Ian Richardson was 60 in Savage Play as 'Count'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of A Change of Place
A Change of Place
Ian Richardson was 60 in A Change of Place as 'Henri Chambertin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1994
Poster of Words Upon the Window Pane
Words Upon the Window Pane
Ian Richardson was 60 in Words Upon the Window Pane as 'Dr. Trench'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of Dirty Weekend
Dirty Weekend
Ian Richardson was 59 in Dirty Weekend as 'Nimrod'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Remember
Remember
Ian Richardson was 59 in Remember as 'Philip Rawlings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly
Ian Richardson was 59 in M. Butterfly as 'Ambassador Toulon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Ian Richardson was 58 in Foreign Affairs as 'Edwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of An Ungentlemanly Act
An Ungentlemanly Act
Ian Richardson was 58 in An Ungentlemanly Act as 'His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1992
Poster of Year of the Comet
Year of the Comet
Ian Richardson was 58 in Year of the Comet as 'Sir Mason Harwood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Ian Richardson was 56 in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead as 'Polonius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Ian Richardson was 56 in King of the Wind as 'Bey of Tunis'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of The Plot to Kill Hitler
The Plot to Kill Hitler
Ian Richardson was 55 in The Plot to Kill Hitler as 'Ludwig Beck'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1990
Poster of The Winslow Boy
The Winslow Boy
Ian Richardson was 55 in The Winslow Boy as 'Sir Robert Morton, KC'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Burning Secret
Burning Secret
Ian Richardson was 54 in Burning Secret as 'Edmund's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1988
Poster of Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
Ian Richardson was 53 in Cry Freedom as 'State Prosecutor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of The Devil's Disciple
The Devil's Disciple
Ian Richardson was 53 in The Devil's Disciple as 'General Burgoyne'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1987
Poster of The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol
Ian Richardson was 52 in The Fourth Protocol as 'Sir Nigel Irvine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Blunt
Blunt
Ian Richardson was 52 in Blunt as 'Anthony Blunt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Ian Richardson was 52 in Whoops Apocalypse as 'Rear Admiral Bendish'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Star Quality
Star Quality
Ian Richardson was 51 in Star Quality as 'Ray Malcolm'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1985
Poster of Brazil
Brazil
Ian Richardson was 50 in Brazil as 'Mr. Warrenn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Monsignor Quixote
Monsignor Quixote
Ian Richardson was 50 in Monsignor Quixote as 'Bishop of Motopo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Slimming Down
Slimming Down
Ian Richardson was 50 in Slimming Down as 'Mr. Shrigley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1984
Poster of The Master of Ballantrae
The Master of Ballantrae
Ian Richardson was 49 in The Master of Ballantrae as 'Mr. MacKellar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1984
Poster of The Sign of Four
The Sign of Four
Ian Richardson was 49 in The Sign of Four as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1983
Poster of The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Ian Richardson was 49 in The Hound of the Baskervilles as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1983
Poster of Salad Days
Salad Days
Ian Richardson was 48 in Salad Days as 'Uncle Zed'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of Passing Through
Passing Through
Ian Richardson was 48 in Passing Through as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1982
Poster of A Cotswold Death
A Cotswold Death
Ian Richardson was 47 in A Cotswold Death as 'Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1982
Poster of Gauguin the Savage
Gauguin the Savage
Ian Richardson was 46 in Gauguin the Savage as 'Degas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1980
Poster of Charlie Muffin
Charlie Muffin
Ian Richardson was 45 in Charlie Muffin as 'Cuthbertson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1979
Poster of Churchill and the Generals
Churchill and the Generals
Ian Richardson was 45 in Churchill and the Generals as 'Gen. Bernard L. Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Ike
Ike
Ian Richardson was 45 in Ike as 'FM Sir Bernard Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of Sorry...
Sorry...
Ian Richardson was 44 in Sorry... as 'Michael - 'Private View''.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1978
Poster of Danton's Death
Danton's Death
Ian Richardson was 44 in Danton's Death as 'Robespierre'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1978
Poster of Gawain and the Green Knight
Gawain and the Green Knight
Ian Richardson was 39 in Gawain and the Green Knight as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of Man of La Mancha
Man of La Mancha
Ian Richardson was 38 in Man of La Mancha as 'The Padre'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1972
Poster of The Darwin Adventure
The Darwin Adventure
Ian Richardson was 38 in The Darwin Adventure as 'Capt. Fitzroy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1972
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Ian Richardson was 34 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Oberon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1968
Poster of All's Well That Ends Well
All's Well That Ends Well
Ian Richardson was 33 in All's Well That Ends Well as 'Bertram'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1968
Poster of Marat/Sade
Marat/Sade
Ian Richardson was 32 in Marat/Sade as 'Jean-Paul Marat'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1967
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
Ian Richardson was 28 in As You Like It as 'Le Beau'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hogfather
Hogfather
Ian Richardson was 72+ in Hogfather as 'Death'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 2006
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Ian Richardson was 71+ in Bleak House as 'Chancellor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Ian Richardson was 70+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Conway Jefferson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Imperium: Nero
Imperium: Nero
Ian Richardson was 70+ in Imperium: Nero as 'Settimio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 23 2004
Poster of Strange
Strange
Ian Richardson was 69+ in Strange
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 31 2003
Poster of Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
Ian Richardson was 67+ in Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes as 'Dr. Joseph Bell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
Ian Richardson was 65+ in Gormenghast as 'Lord Groan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of The Magician's House
The Magician's House
Ian Richardson was 65+ in The Magician's House as 'Stephen Tyler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of The Final Cut
The Final Cut
Ian Richardson was 61+ in The Final Cut as 'Francis Urquhart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1995
Poster of To Play the King
To Play the King
Ian Richardson was 59+ in To Play the King as 'Francis Urquhart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Ian Richardson was 58+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Max Leiner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of The Gravy Train Goes East
The Gravy Train Goes East
Ian Richardson was 57+ in The Gravy Train Goes East as 'Michael Spearpoint'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Ian Richardson was 56+ in House of Cards as 'Francis Urquhart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of The Gravy Train
The Gravy Train
Ian Richardson was 56+ in The Gravy Train as 'Michael Spearpoint'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of Chillers
Chillers
Ian Richardson was 56+ in Chillers as 'Lee Mandeville'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
Ian Richardson was 55+ in The Phantom of the Opera as 'Cholet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 18 1990
Poster of Twist of Fate
Twist of Fate
Ian Richardson was 54+ in Twist of Fate as 'SS-Sturmbannführer Doctor Schlossberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Troubles
Troubles
Ian Richardson was 54+ in Troubles as 'Edward Spencer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1988
Poster of Porterhouse Blue
Porterhouse Blue
Ian Richardson was 53+ in Porterhouse Blue
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
Ian Richardson was 51+ in Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy as 'Nehru'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 1986
Poster of Mistral's Daughter
Mistral's Daughter
Ian Richardson was 50+ in Mistral's Daughter as 'Adrien Avigdor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 1984
Poster of Six Centuries of Verse
Six Centuries of Verse
Ian Richardson was 50+ in Six Centuries of Verse as 'Himself - Reader'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of Number 10
Number 10
Ian Richardson was 48+ in Number 10
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 1983
Poster of The Woman in White
The Woman in White
Ian Richardson was 48+ in The Woman in White as ', Frederick Fairlie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 14 1982
Poster of Private Schulz
Private Schulz
Ian Richardson was 47+ in Private Schulz as 'Major Neuheim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Ian Richardson was 45+ in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as 'Bill Haydon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1979
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Ian Richardson was 36+ in Great Performances as 'Bishop of Motopo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Ian Richardson was 36+ in Play for Today as 'Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Civilisation
Civilisation
Ian Richardson was 34+ in Civilisation as 'Hamlet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 23 1969
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Ian Richardson was 31+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Robespierre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Ian Richardson was 28+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ian Richardson was 17+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Mr. MacKellar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951