Sir Ralph David Richardson was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries Peggy Ashcroft, 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.
Ralph Richardson
Active - 1931 - 1985 |
Birth - Dec 19, 1902 |
Death - Oct 10, 1983 |
Genres - Drama, Action-Adventure, Comedy, War, History
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Subgenres - Satire, Spy Film, Epic Film, Historical Drama, Biographical Film
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Lt. Cmdr Ralph Richardson RNVR, Ralph David Richardson, Sir Ralph Richardson-
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