★ 7.4 
Acting
Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson is best known for Highlander: The Series, House of Cards, Agatha Christie's Marple and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Ian Richardson was born on April 7, 1934. Ian Richardson died on February 9, 2007 at the age of 72.
- Born
- April 7, 1934
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Died
- February 9, 2007 (72 years old)
Biography
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.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2006HogfatherDeath
- 2005Bleak HouseChancellor
- 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleConway Jefferson
- 2004Imperium: NeroSettimio
- 2003StrangeCanon Adolphus Black
- 2001Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock HolmesDr. Joseph Bell
- 2000GormenghastLord Groan
- 1999The Magician's HouseStephen Tyler
- 1997The Woman In WhiteMr. Fairlie
- 1995The Final CutFrancis Urquhart
- 1993To Play the KingFrancis Urquhart
- 1992Highlander: The SeriesMax Leiner
- 1991The Gravy Train Goes EastMichael Spearpoint
- 1990House of CardsFrancis Urquhart
- 1990The Gravy TrainMichael Spearpoint
- 1990The Phantom of the OperaAlain Choleti
- 1990ChillersLee Mandeville
- 1989Twist of FateSS-Sturmbannführer Doctor Schlossberg
- 1988TroublesEdward Spencer
- 1987Porterhouse BlueSir Godber Evans
- 1986Lord Mountbatten: The Last ViceroyNehru
- 1985Theatre NightGeneral Burgoyne
- 1985Screen TwoAnthony Blunt
- 1984Mistral's DaughterAdrien Avigdor
- 1984Six Centuries of VerseSelf - Reader
- 1983BrassMarshall Snelgrove, QC
- 1983Number 10James Ramsay MacDonald
- 1982The Woman in White
- 1981Private SchulzMajor Neuheim
- 1979IkeFM Sir Bernard Montgomery
- 1979Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyBill Haydon
- 1974PlayhouseRichard
- 1971Great PerformancesBishop of Motopo
- 1971Eyeless in GazaAnthony Beavis
- 1970Play for TodayInspector Anthony Arrowsmith
- 1969CivilisationHamlet
- 1969Plays of TodayThe Son
- 1966NET PlayhouseAntipholus of Ephesus
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthMaximilien Robespierre
- 1964Theatre 625
- 1963FestivalAntipholus of Ephesus
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameMr. MacKellar
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ian Richardson been in?
Ian Richardson is best known for Highlander: The Series, House of Cards, Agatha Christie's Marple and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
When was Ian Richardson born?
Ian Richardson was born on April 7, 1934. (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
How old is Ian Richardson?
Ian Richardson died on February 9, 2007 at the age of 72.
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