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Ian Richardson

Acting

2.8 Popularity Apr 07, 1934 (72 years old) Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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

Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 as Bishop of Motopo
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 as Self
Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004 as Conway Jefferson
Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 as Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 as Maximilien Robespierre
Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
1992 as Max Leiner
Dark City
Dark City
1998 as Mr. Book
Brazil
Brazil
1985 as Mr. Warrenn

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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Filmography 104

2022
Memorial Memorial Movie

as Francis Urquhart (voice)

2007
Hogfather Movie

as Death

2007
Becoming Jane Movie

as Richter Langlois

2006
Hogfather TV

as Death

2006
Twice Upon a Time Movie

as Lord Evelyn Gaylord

2006
The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering Movie

as Marcus

2005
The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt Movie

as Marcus Foster

2005
Joyeux Noel Movie

as The Bishop

2005
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby Movie

as Judge

2005
Bleak House TV

as Chancellor

2004
Agatha Christie's Marple TV

as Conway Jefferson

2004
Nero Movie

as Septimus

2004
Imperium: Nero TV

as Settimio

2004
Dæmos Rising Movie

as Narrator

2003
Strange TV

as Canon Adolphus Black

2002
The Life of Shakespeare Movie

as self

2001
Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes TV

as Dr. Joseph Bell

2001
From Hell Movie

as Sir Charles Warren

2000
3-D Halloween Movie

as Narrator

2000
102 Dalmatians Movie

as Mr. Torte

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday April 07, 1934 (72 years old)
Died February 09, 2007
Place of Birth Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Years Active 1951 - 2022
Popularity 2.8
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Career Stats
104 Total Credits
69 Movie Roles
35 TV Roles
2 Photos