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Richard Briers

Bio: Richard David Briers, CBE was an English actor. His fifty-year career encompassed television, stage, film and radio
Born: Sun, Jan 14 1934
Birthplace: Raynes Park, Surrey, England, UK

Death: Sun, Feb 17 2013
Richard Briers is 79 years old
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Poster of The Good Life: Secret & Scandals
The Good Life: Secret & Scandals
Richard Briers would have been no older than 79 in The Good Life: Secret & Scandals as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2022
Poster of Roobarb and Custard: The Complete Collection
Roobarb and Custard: The Complete Collection
Richard Briers would have been no older than 79 in Roobarb and Custard: The Complete Collection as 'Narrator, Roobarb, Custard / lot of characters. (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 2017
Poster of British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Richard Briers would have been no older than 79 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves as 'Acting Role (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2016
Poster of Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time
Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time
Richard Briers would have been no older than 79 in Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time as 'Mouse (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 2013
Poster of Cockneys vs Zombies
Cockneys vs Zombies
Richard Briers was 78 in Cockneys vs Zombies as 'Hamish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2012
Poster of Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
Richard Briers was 78 in Run For Your Wife as 'Newspaper Seller'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of All About The Good Life
All About The Good Life
Richard Briers was 76 in All About The Good Life
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 2010
Poster of National Theatre Live: London Assurance
National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Richard Briers was 76 in National Theatre Live: London Assurance as 'Mr. Adolphus Spanker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Richard Briers was 75 in Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley as 'Roobarb/Custard (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 2009
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
Richard Briers was 72 in As You Like It as 'Adam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Our Hidden Lives
Our Hidden Lives
Richard Briers was 71 in Our Hidden Lives as 'Herbert Brush'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 2005
Poster of The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Richard Briers was 71 in The Funny Blokes of British Comedy as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Dad
Dad
Richard Briers was 71 in Dad as 'Larry James'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 2005
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Richard Briers was 69 in Peter Pan as 'Smee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 2003
Poster of Unconditional Love
Unconditional Love
Richard Briers was 68 in Unconditional Love as 'Barry Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2002
Poster of Victoria & Albert
Victoria & Albert
Richard Briers was 67 in Victoria & Albert as 'Joseph Paxton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 2001
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
Richard Briers was 66 in Love's Labour's Lost as 'Sir Nathaniel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of The Student Prince
The Student Prince
Richard Briers was 64 in The Student Prince as 'Dr. Corbitt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1998
Poster of Spice World
Spice World
Richard Briers was 63 in Spice World as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1997
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Richard Briers was 62 in Hamlet as 'Polonius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Toad
The Adventures of Toad
Richard Briers was 62 in The Adventures of Toad as 'Rat'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1996
Poster of Heavy Weather
Heavy Weather
Richard Briers was 61 in Heavy Weather as 'The Hon. Galahad Threepwood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of The Adventures of Mole
The Adventures of Mole
Richard Briers was 61 in The Adventures of Mole as 'Rat'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of In the Bleak Midwinter
In the Bleak Midwinter
Richard Briers was 61 in In the Bleak Midwinter as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Mole's Christmas
Mole's Christmas
Richard Briers was 60 in Mole's Christmas as 'Rat'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1994
Poster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Richard Briers was 60 in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1994
Poster of Skallagrigg
Skallagrigg
Richard Briers was 60 in Skallagrigg as 'Old Arthur/George'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1994
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Richard Briers was 59 in Much Ado About Nothing as 'Signor Leonato'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Peter's Friends
Peter's Friends
Richard Briers was 58 in Peter's Friends as 'Lord Morton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Swan Song
Swan Song
Richard Briers was 57 in Swan Song as 'Nikita'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
Richard Briers was 55 in Henry V as 'Lieutenant Bardolph'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1989
Poster of A Chorus of Disapproval
A Chorus of Disapproval
Richard Briers was 55 in A Chorus of Disapproval as 'Ted Washbrook'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Richard Briers was 54 in Twelfth Night, or What You Will as 'Malvolio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
Doctor Who: Paradise Towers
Richard Briers was 53 in Doctor Who: Paradise Towers as 'The Chief Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 1987
Poster of The Aerodrome
The Aerodrome
Richard Briers was 49 in The Aerodrome as 'The Rector'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1983
Poster of Arms and the Man
Arms and the Man
Richard Briers was 49 in Arms and the Man as 'Bluntschli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1983
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Richard Briers was 48 in It's Your Move as 'The Husband'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of P.Q. 17
P.Q. 17
Richard Briers was 47 in P.Q. 17 as 'Jack Broome'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1981
Poster of Village Wooing
Village Wooing
Richard Briers was 45 in Village Wooing as 'A'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1979
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
Richard Briers was 44 in Watership Down as 'Fiver (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of Our Flesh and Blood
Our Flesh and Blood
Richard Briers was 43 in Our Flesh and Blood as 'Mr. Smythe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1977
Poster of A Small Miracle
A Small Miracle
Richard Briers was 41 in A Small Miracle as 'Himself - Commentator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Great
Great
Richard Briers was 41 in Great as 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1975
Poster of The Four Musketeers
The Four Musketeers
Richard Briers was 40 in The Four Musketeers as 'Louis XIII (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1974
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Richard Briers was 39 in The Three Musketeers as 'Louis XIII (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1973
Poster of Rentadick
Rentadick
Richard Briers was 38 in Rentadick as 'Miles Gannet'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1972
Poster of All the Way Up
All the Way Up
Richard Briers was 36 in All the Way Up as 'Nigel Hadfield'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1970
Poster of Fathom
Fathom
Richard Briers was 33 in Fathom as 'Flight Lt. Timothy Webb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1967
Poster of All in Good Time
All in Good Time
Richard Briers was 29 in All in Good Time as 'The Young Husband'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1964
Poster of The Bargee
The Bargee
Richard Briers was 29 in The Bargee as 'Tomkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of A Home of Your Own
A Home of Your Own
Richard Briers was 29 in A Home of Your Own as 'The Husband'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress
Richard Briers was 29 in Doctor in Distress as 'Medical Student (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1963
Poster of The Girl on the Boat
The Girl on the Boat
Richard Briers was 28 in The Girl on the Boat as 'Eustace Hignett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 05 1962
Poster of A Matter of WHO
A Matter of WHO
Richard Briers was 27 in A Matter of WHO as 'Jamieson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Murder She Said
Murder She Said
Richard Briers was 27 in Murder She Said as ''Mrs Binster''.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Bottoms Up!
Bottoms Up!
Richard Briers was 26 in Bottoms Up! as 'Colbourne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1960
Poster of Girls at Sea
Girls at Sea
Richard Briers was 24 in Girls at Sea as ''Popeye' Lewis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1958

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 A Bucket O' French and Saunders
A Bucket O' French and Saunders
Richard Briers was 73+ in A Bucket O' French and Saunders
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Fri, Sep 07 2007
Poster of That's What I Call Television
That's What I Call Television
Richard Briers was 73+ in That's What I Call Television
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Sat, Jun 30 2007
Poster of Kingdom
Kingdom
Richard Briers was 73+ in Kingdom as 'Jim Wright'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of Torchwood
Torchwood
Richard Briers was 72+ in Torchwood as 'Parker'.
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Sun, Oct 22 2006
Poster of My Appalling School Report
My Appalling School Report
Richard Briers was 72+ in My Appalling School Report
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Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of Roobarb and Custard Too
Roobarb and Custard Too
Richard Briers was 71+ in Roobarb and Custard Too as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 08 2005
Poster of Extras
Extras
Richard Briers was 71+ in Extras as 'Richard Briers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Richard Briers was 70+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Wilson'.
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Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Richard Briers was 69+ in New Tricks as 'James Farlow'.
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Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Comedy Connections
Comedy Connections
Richard Briers was 69+ in Comedy Connections
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 09 2003
Poster of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Richard Briers was 67+ in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as 'Self'.
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Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of Monarch of the Glen
Monarch of the Glen
Richard Briers was 66+ in Monarch of the Glen as 'Hector MacDonald'.
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Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
Richard Briers was 65+ in The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
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Sun, Jan 02 2000
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
Richard Briers was 65+ in Watership Down as 'Broom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1999
Poster of Geoff Hamilton: a Man and His Garden
Geoff Hamilton: a Man and His Garden
Richard Briers was 64+ in Geoff Hamilton: a Man and His Garden as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1998
Poster of A Respectable Trade
A Respectable Trade
Richard Briers was 64+ in A Respectable Trade as 'Sir Charles Fairley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 19 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Richard Briers was 63+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Richard Briers was 63+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Stephen Wentworth'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Brass Eye
Brass Eye
Richard Briers was 63+ in Brass Eye
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Wed, Jan 29 1997
Poster of Down to Earth
Down to Earth
Richard Briers was 60+ in Down to Earth
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Thu, Jan 05 1995
Poster of If You See God, Tell Him
If You See God, Tell Him
Richard Briers was 59+ in If You See God, Tell Him as 'Godfrey Spry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
Richard Briers was 55+ in Mr. Bean as 'Mr. Sprout'.
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Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Richard Briers was 52+ in Inspector Morse as 'Sir Clixby Bream'.
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Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Richard Briers was 51+ in Lovejoy as 'Raymond Doncaster'.
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Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of All in Good Faith
All in Good Faith
Richard Briers was 51+ in All in Good Faith
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Mon, Dec 30 1985
Poster of Alias the Jester
Alias the Jester
Richard Briers was 51+ in Alias the Jester as 'Alias'.
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Wed, Nov 13 1985
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Richard Briers was 50+ in Screen Two as 'Old Arthur/George'.
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Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Ever Decreasing Circles
Ever Decreasing Circles
Richard Briers was 50+ in Ever Decreasing Circles
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Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Richard Briers was 49+ in Natural World
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Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Richard Briers was 48+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
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Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Goodbye Mr Kent
Goodbye Mr Kent
Richard Briers was 48+ in Goodbye Mr Kent
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Thu, Jan 28 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
Richard Briers was 45+ in Minder as 'Col. Caplan'.
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Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Richard Briers was 45+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Albert Dobson'.
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Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The Other One
The Other One
Richard Briers was 43+ in The Other One as 'Ralph Tanner'.
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Fri, Nov 11 1977
Poster of The Norman Conquests
The Norman Conquests
Richard Briers was 43+ in The Norman Conquests as 'Reg'.
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Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
Richard Briers was 43+ in The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
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Thu, Feb 17 1977
Poster of Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk
Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk
Richard Briers was 42+ in Noah and Nelly in... SkylArk
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Mon, Sep 13 1976
Poster of One-Upmanship
One-Upmanship
Richard Briers was 42+ in One-Upmanship
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Wed, Mar 10 1976
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
Richard Briers was 41+ in The Good Life as 'Tom Good'.
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Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of Roobarb
Roobarb
Richard Briers was 40+ in Roobarb
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Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Tall Stories
Tall Stories
Richard Briers was 37+ in Tall Stories
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Sat, Nov 20 1971
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
Richard Briers was 36+ in The Goodies
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Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Richard Briers was 36+ in Play for Today as 'Mr. Smythe, Commander Jack Broome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View
Richard Briers was 36+ in From a Bird's Eye View as 'George Lemon'.
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Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Richard Briers was 34+ in Ooh La La!
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Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of NBC Experiment in Television
NBC Experiment in Television
Richard Briers was 33+ in NBC Experiment in Television as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1967
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Richard Briers was 29+ in Doctor Who as 'Chief Caretaker'.
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Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Brothers In Law
Brothers In Law
Richard Briers was 28+ in Brothers In Law
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Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of Marriage Lines
Marriage Lines
Richard Briers was 27+ in Marriage Lines
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Sun, May 14 1961
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Richard Briers was 22+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Stanley Frelaine'.
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Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Richard Briers was 22+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Richard Briers was 21+ in Dixon of Dock Green as 'Ken Tracey'.
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Sat, Jul 09 1955
Poster of Little Red Tractor Stories
Little Red Tractor Stories
Richard Briers will be 79+ in Little Red Tractor Stories as 'Narrator (voice)'.
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Unreleased
Poster of Bird Bath
Bird Bath
Richard Briers will be 79+ in Bird Bath as 'Narrator'.
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Unreleased