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Richard Wilson

Bio: Richard Wilson OBE (born Ian Carmichael Wilson; 9 July 1936) is a Scottish actor, theatre director and broadcaster. He played Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave
Born: Thu, Jul 09 1936
Birthplace: Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
Richard Wilson is 88 years old
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Poster of Sweetly It Turns
Sweetly It Turns
Richard Wilson was 86 in Sweetly It Turns as 'Len'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2023
Poster of G♭
G♭
Richard Wilson was 86 in G♭ as 'Ceri'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2022
Poster of Sherlock Gnomes
Sherlock Gnomes
Richard Wilson was 81 in Sherlock Gnomes as 'Mr. Capulet (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Richard Wilson was 79 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Starveling'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2016
Poster of Coming Oot! A Fabulous History of Gay Scotland
Coming Oot! A Fabulous History of Gay Scotland
Richard Wilson was 79 in Coming Oot! A Fabulous History of Gay Scotland as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2015
Poster of Danny & the Human Zoo
Danny & the Human Zoo
Richard Wilson was 79 in Danny & the Human Zoo as 'James Broughton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 31 2015
Poster of Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army
Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army
Richard Wilson was 77 in Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 2013
Poster of Gnomeo & Juliet
Gnomeo & Juliet
Richard Wilson was 74 in Gnomeo & Juliet as 'Mr. Capulet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 2011
Poster of The One Ronnie
The One Ronnie
Richard Wilson was 74 in The One Ronnie
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2010
Poster of Reichenbach Falls
Reichenbach Falls
Richard Wilson was 70 in Reichenbach Falls as 'Arthur Conan Doyle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2007
Poster of A Harlot's Progress
A Harlot's Progress
Richard Wilson was 70 in A Harlot's Progress as 'Sir James Thornhill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of Love and Other Disasters
Love and Other Disasters
Richard Wilson was 70 in Love and Other Disasters as 'Registrar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of King of Fridges
King of Fridges
Richard Wilson was 68 in King of Fridges as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 2004
Poster of Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
Richard Wilson was 66 in Jeffrey Archer: The Truth as 'Duke of Edinburgh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 2002
Poster of Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Richard Wilson was 65 in Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime as 'Sally the Cook'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Women Talking Dirty
Women Talking Dirty
Richard Wilson was 65 in Women Talking Dirty as 'Ronald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Ted & Ralph
Ted & Ralph
Richard Wilson was 62 in Ted & Ralph as 'Landowner at Party'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of The Man Who Knew Too Little
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Richard Wilson was 61 in The Man Who Knew Too Little as 'Daggenhurst'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of Lord of Misrule
Lord of Misrule
Richard Wilson was 59 in Lord of Misrule as 'Bill Webster'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1996
Poster of Butter
Butter
Richard Wilson was 57 in Butter as 'Steven Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of One Foot in the Algarve
One Foot in the Algarve
Richard Wilson was 57 in One Foot in the Algarve as 'Victor Meldrew'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1993
Poster of The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny
The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny
Richard Wilson was 57 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny as 'Mr. McGregor (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1993
Poster of The Vision Thing
The Vision Thing
Richard Wilson was 57 in The Vision Thing as 'James Forth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1993
Poster of Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Richard Wilson was 56 in Soft Top Hard Shoulder as 'Uncle Salvatore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1993
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Richard Wilson was 56 in Carry On Columbus as 'Don Juan Felipe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits
Richard Wilson was 55 in Unnatural Pursuits as 'Hector Duff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Richard Wilson was 55 in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends as 'Mr. McGregor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Richard Wilson was 54 in Selling Hitler as 'Henri Nannen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Kremlin Farewell
Kremlin Farewell
Richard Wilson was 53 in Kremlin Farewell as 'Lebedev'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1990
Poster of Fellow Traveller
Fellow Traveller
Richard Wilson was 53 in Fellow Traveller as 'Sir Hugo Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989
Poster of A Dry White Season
A Dry White Season
Richard Wilson was 53 in A Dry White Season as 'Cloete'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1989
Poster of How to Get Ahead in Advertising
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
Richard Wilson was 52 in How to Get Ahead in Advertising as 'John Bristol'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1989
Poster of The Four Minute Mile
The Four Minute Mile
Richard Wilson was 52 in The Four Minute Mile as 'Harold Abrahams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of Byrne About Byrne
Byrne About Byrne
Richard Wilson was 51 in Byrne About Byrne as 'Eddie Clockerty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of Normal Service
Normal Service
Richard Wilson was 51 in Normal Service as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1988
Poster of Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
Richard Wilson was 50 in Prick Up Your Ears as 'Psychiatrist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of Foreign Body
Foreign Body
Richard Wilson was 50 in Foreign Body as 'Colonel Partridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1986
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Richard Wilson was 49 in Whoops Apocalypse as 'Nigel Lipman (Foreign Secretary)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Murder by the Book
Murder by the Book
Richard Wilson was 49 in Murder by the Book as 'Sir Max Mallowan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Poppyland
Poppyland
Richard Wilson was 48 in Poppyland as 'Theodore Watts-Dunton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1985
Poster of A Passage to India
A Passage to India
Richard Wilson was 48 in A Passage to India as 'Mr. Turton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Those Glory Glory Days
Those Glory Glory Days
Richard Wilson was 47 in Those Glory Glory Days as 'Arnold - Journalist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1983
Poster of Virginia Fly is Drowning
Virginia Fly is Drowning
Richard Wilson was 45 in Virginia Fly is Drowning as 'Professor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Shaping Up
Shaping Up
Richard Wilson was 44 in Shaping Up as 'Tom McCann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Richard Wilson was 44 in Pasmore as 'Abercrombie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of Bet Your Life
Bet Your Life
Richard Wilson was 40 in Bet Your Life as 'Consultant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of The Portland Millions
The Portland Millions
Richard Wilson was 40 in The Portland Millions as 'Albert Foster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1976
Poster of Through the Night
Through the Night
Richard Wilson was 39 in Through the Night as 'Registrar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1975
Poster of The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger
The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger
Richard Wilson was 35 in The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Trouble with 2b: Part Four, Parents' Day
The Trouble with 2b: Part Four, Parents' Day
Richard Wilson was 35 in The Trouble with 2b: Part Four, Parents' Day
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Trouble with 2b: Part Two, On the Air
The Trouble with 2b: Part Two, On the Air
Richard Wilson was 35 in The Trouble with 2b: Part Two, On the Air
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy Days
The Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy Days
Richard Wilson was 35 in The Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy Days as 'Mr Potter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Trouble with 2B
The Trouble with 2B
Richard Wilson was 35 in The Trouble with 2B
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Day They Buried Cleaver
The Day They Buried Cleaver
Richard Wilson was 34 in The Day They Buried Cleaver as 'Det. Sgt. Sand'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1970
Poster of Junket 89
Junket 89
Richard Wilson was 34 in Junket 89
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1970
Poster of The People’s Jack
The People’s Jack
Richard Wilson was 33 in The People’s Jack as 'George III'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1970

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 Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
Richard Wilson was 85+ in Around the World in 80 Days as 'Grayson'.
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Sun, Dec 05 2021
Poster of Playhouse Presents
Playhouse Presents
Richard Wilson was 75+ in Playhouse Presents as 'John'.
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Thu, Apr 12 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Richard Wilson was 75+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Merlin: Secrets and Magic
Merlin: Secrets and Magic
Richard Wilson was 73+ in Merlin: Secrets and Magic
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Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Britain's Best Drives
Britain's Best Drives
Richard Wilson was 72+ in Britain's Best Drives
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Thu, Feb 19 2009
Poster of Demons
Demons
Richard Wilson was 72+ in Demons as 'Father Simeon'.
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Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Richard Wilson was 72+ in Merlin as 'Gaius'.
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Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Richard Wilson was 71+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
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Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Richard Wilson was 70+ in Would I Lie to You? as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Kingdom
Kingdom
Richard Wilson was 70+ in Kingdom as 'Professor Barkway'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Richard Wilson was 70+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Davina
Davina
Richard Wilson was 69+ in Davina
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Wed, Feb 15 2006
Poster of Monkey Trousers
Monkey Trousers
Richard Wilson was 68+ in Monkey Trousers
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Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Doctor Who Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential
Richard Wilson was 68+ in Doctor Who Confidential
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Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Richard Wilson was 68+ in Doctor Who as ', Dr Constantine'.
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Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Out There
Out There
Richard Wilson was 66+ in Out There
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Thu, May 01 2003
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
Richard Wilson was 65+ in Born and Bred as 'Dr. Donald Newman'.
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Sun, Apr 21 2002
Poster of McLeod's Daughters
McLeod's Daughters
Richard Wilson was 65+ in McLeod's Daughters
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Wed, Aug 08 2001
Poster of Life as We Know It
Life as We Know It
Richard Wilson was 65+ in Life as We Know It
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Sun, Jul 22 2001
Poster of High Stakes
High Stakes
Richard Wilson was 64+ in High Stakes
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Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Life Support
Life Support
Richard Wilson was 63+ in Life Support as 'John Doone'.
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Mon, Jul 19 1999
Poster of Duck Patrol
Duck Patrol
Richard Wilson was 62+ in Duck Patrol as 'PC Roland 'Prof' Rose'.
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Sun, Jul 19 1998
Poster of So Graham Norton
So Graham Norton
Richard Wilson was 61+ in So Graham Norton as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jul 03 1998
Poster of Fantasy World Cup
Fantasy World Cup
Richard Wilson was 61+ in Fantasy World Cup as 'Self'.
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Tue, Jun 09 1998
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
Richard Wilson was 61+ in In the Red as 'Lord Tone'.
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Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of All Saints
All Saints
Richard Wilson was 61+ in All Saints
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Tue, Feb 24 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Richard Wilson was 61+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Richard Wilson was 59+ in Gulliver's Travels as 'Professor of Language'.
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Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
Richard Wilson was 59+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.
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Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Father Ted
Father Ted
Richard Wilson was 58+ in Father Ted as 'Richard Wilson'.
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Fri, Apr 21 1995
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Richard Wilson was 57+ in Room 101 as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
Richard Wilson was 57+ in Shooting Stars as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 27 1993
Poster of Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits
Richard Wilson was 56+ in Unnatural Pursuits as 'Hector Duff'.
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Mon, Dec 07 1992
Poster of The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Richard Wilson was 55+ in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends as 'Mr. McGregor (voice)'.
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Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Richard Wilson was 54+ in Selling Hitler as 'Henri Nannen'.
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Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Richard Wilson was 54+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Self'.
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Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Richard Wilson was 54+ in Cluedo as 'Reverend Green'.
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Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
Richard Wilson was 53+ in One Foot In the Grave as 'Victor Meldrew'.
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Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
Richard Wilson was 53+ in Mr. Bean as 'Dentist'.
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Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Under the Sun
Under the Sun
Richard Wilson was 52+ in Under the Sun as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
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Thu, May 25 1989
Poster of Thompson
Thompson
Richard Wilson was 52+ in Thompson
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Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Richard Wilson was 51+ in The Play on One as 'Max'.
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Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Tutti Frutti
Tutti Frutti
Richard Wilson was 50+ in Tutti Frutti as 'Eddie Clockerty'.
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Tue, Mar 03 1987
Poster of High & Dry
High & Dry
Richard Wilson was 50+ in High & Dry as 'Richard Talbot'.
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Wed, Jan 07 1987
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Richard Wilson was 50+ in Inspector Morse as 'Brian Thornton'.
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Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Room at the Bottom
Room at the Bottom
Richard Wilson was 50+ in Room at the Bottom
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Sun, Nov 09 1986
Poster of Hot Metal
Hot Metal
Richard Wilson was 49+ in Hot Metal
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Sun, Feb 16 1986
Poster of Howards' Way
Howards' Way
Richard Wilson was 49+ in Howards' Way as 'Viscount Cunningham'.
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Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of The Last Place on Earth
The Last Place on Earth
Richard Wilson was 48+ in The Last Place on Earth as 'Scott Keltie'.
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Mon, Feb 18 1985
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Richard Wilson was 48+ in Screen Two as 'Sir Hugo Armstrong'.
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Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Richard Wilson was 47+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Duncan Ross'.
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Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Richard Wilson was 46+ in Countdown
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Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Andy Robson
Andy Robson
Richard Wilson was 45+ in Andy Robson as 'Mr. Ridley'.
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Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Only When I Laugh
Only When I Laugh
Richard Wilson was 43+ in Only When I Laugh
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Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of A Sharp Intake of Breath
A Sharp Intake of Breath
Richard Wilson was 41+ in A Sharp Intake of Breath
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Thu, Jul 28 1977
Poster of Yanks Go Home
Yanks Go Home
Richard Wilson was 40+ in Yanks Go Home
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Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of Victorian Scandals
Victorian Scandals
Richard Wilson was 40+ in Victorian Scandals as 'Albert Foster'.
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Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of Cilla's World Of Comedy
Cilla's World Of Comedy
Richard Wilson was 40+ in Cilla's World Of Comedy
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Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Richard Wilson was 38+ in The Sweeney as 'D.C.I. Anderson'.
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Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Soldier and Me
Soldier and Me
Richard Wilson was 38+ in Soldier and Me as 'Dr. Nixon'.
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Sun, Sep 15 1974
Poster of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Richard Wilson was 36+ in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
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Thu, Feb 15 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Richard Wilson was 36+ in Crown Court as 'Jeremy Parsons QC'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Richard Wilson was 34+ in Play for Today as 'Consultant, Abercrombie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The First Lady
The First Lady
Richard Wilson was 31+ in The First Lady
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1968
Poster of Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Richard Wilson was 26+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962