What is Ralph Richardson's full name?
Sir Ralph David Richardson
Ralph Richardson date of birth:
December 19, 1902
How old was Ralph Richardson when died?
80
Where was Ralph Richardson born?
Tivoli Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
When did Ralph Richardson die?
October 10, 1983
Where did Ralph Richardson die?
Marylebone, London, England
Why did Ralph Richardson die?
Stroke
How tall is Ralph Richardson?
6' (183 cm)
Ralph Richardson body shape:
Average
What color is Ralph Richardson's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Ralph Richardson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Ralph Richardson's ethnicity?
White
What is Ralph Richardson nationality?
British
What is Ralph Richardson's occupation?
Actor
Ralph Richardson claim to fame:
Tales from the Crypt
Who is Ralph Richardson's father?
Arthur Richardson
Who is Ralph Richardson's mother?
Lydia Richardson
Ralph Richardson friends:
John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier
Short Biography
Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier, dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He worked in films throughout most of his career, and played more than sixty cinema roles. From an artistic but not theatrical background, Richardson had no thought of a stage career until a production of Hamlet in Brighton inspired him to become an actor. He learned his craft in the 1920s with a touring company and later the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. In 1931 he joined the Old Vic, playing mostly Shakespearean roles. He led the company the following season, succeeding Gielgud, who had taught him much about stage technique. After he left the company, a series of leading roles took him to stardom in the West End and on Broadway.