★ 6.8
Acting
John Richardson
John Richardson is best known for The World of Hammer. John Richardson was born on January 19, 1934. John Richardson died on January 5, 2021 at the age of 86.
- Born
- January 19, 1934
- Place of birth
- Worthing, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
- Died
- January 5, 2021 (86 years old)
Biography
John Richardson (January 19, 1934 - January 5, 2021) was an English actor, who appeared in movies from the 1950s until the 1990s.
He appeared in many Italian films, including Mario Bava's Black Sunday (1960). His best known role was perhaps in One Million Years B.C. (1966), in which he played a grunting caveman who fell in love with Raquel Welch. He had small roles in the remake of The 39 Steps (1959); Tender is the Night (1962) as a young man, uncredited; and in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) with Barbra Streisand. Richardson was cast as the male lead in both She and One Million Years BC. He was considered for the role of James Bond, but lost out to George Lazenby.
He appeared in many Italian films, including Mario Bava's Black Sunday (1960). His best known role was perhaps in One Million Years B.C. (1966), in which he played a grunting caveman who fell in love with Raquel Welch. He had small roles in the remake of The 39 Steps (1959); Tender is the Night (1962) as a young man, uncredited; and in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) with Barbra Streisand. Richardson was cast as the male lead in both She and One Million Years BC. He was considered for the role of James Bond, but lost out to George Lazenby.
Known for
★ 6.8 Filmography
- 1994The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Richardson been in?
John Richardson is best known for The World of Hammer.
When was John Richardson born?
John Richardson was born on January 19, 1934. (Worthing, Sussex, England, United Kingdom)
How old is John Richardson?
John Richardson died on January 5, 2021 at the age of 86.
Updated: November 12, 2026 ·