IAN RICHARDSON
Ian Richardson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 7, 1934
Deathday: February 9, 2007
Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
2022·
Memorial MemorialFrancis Urquhart (voice)
2007·
HogfatherDeath
2007·
Becoming JaneRichter Langlois
2006·
HogfatherDeath
Marcus
2006·
Twice Upon a TimeLord Evelyn Gaylord
2005·
Bleak HouseChancellor
Judge
Marcus Foster
2005·
Joyeux NoelThe Bishop
2004·
Imperium: NeroSettimio
Conway Jefferson
2004·
NeroSeptimus
2004·
Dæmos RisingNarrator
2003·
StrangeCanon Adolphus Black
self
Dr. Joseph Bell
2001·
From HellSir Charles Warren
2000·
GormenghastLord Groan
2000·
102 DalmatiansMr. Torte
2000·
3-D HalloweenNarrator
Dr. Joseph Bell
1999·
The Magician's HouseStephen Tyler
1999·
The King and IThe Kralahome (voice)
Wasp
1998·
A Knight in CamelotMerlin
1998·
Dark CityMr. Book
1997·
The Fifth ProvinceDr. Drudy
1997·
The Woman In WhiteMr. Fairlie
1997·
A Royal ScandalNarrator
Simon de Canterville
1997·
B.A.P.SManley
1997·
IncognitoTurley (prosecutor)
1996·
The Treasure SeekersHaig
1996·
Catherine the GreatVorontzov
1995·
The Final CutFrancis Urquhart
1995·
Savage PlayCount
Dr. Trench
1994·
A Change of PlaceHenri Chambertin
1993·
To Play the KingFrancis Urquhart
1993·
Foreign AffairsEdwin
1993·
RememberPhilip Rawlings
1993·
Dirty WeekendNimrod
1993·
M. ButterflyAmbassador Toulon
Max Leiner
1992·
Year of the CometSir Mason Harwood
1992·
An Ungentlemanly ActHis Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt
Michael Spearpoint
Polonius
Cholet
1990·
ChillersLee Mandeville
1990·
The Gravy TrainMichael Spearpoint
1990·
House of CardsFrancis Urquhart
Ludwig Beck
1990·
King of the WindBey of Tunis
1989·
Twist of FateSS-Sturmbannführer Doctor Schlossberg
1989·
The Winslow BoySir Robert Morton, KC
1988·
TroublesEdward Spencer
1988·
Burning SecretEdmund's Father
1987·
Porterhouse Blue1987·
The Devil's DiscipleGeneral Burgoyne
1987·
BluntAnthony Blunt
1987·
Cry FreedomState Prosecutor
1987·
The Fourth ProtocolSir Nigel Irvine
Nehru
1986·
Whoops ApocalypseRear Admiral Bendish
1985·
Star QualityRay Malcolm
1985·
Monsignor QuixoteBishop of Motopo
1985·
BrazilMr. Warrenn
Self - Reader
1984·
Mistral's DaughterAdrien Avigdor
1984·
Slimming DownMr. Shrigley
Mr. MacKellar
1983·
Number 101983·
Salad DaysUncle Zed
1983·
The Sign of FourSherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
1982·
The Woman in WhiteFrederick Fairlie
1982·
Passing ThroughRichard
1982·
A Cotswold DeathInspector Anthony Arrowsmith
1981·
Private SchulzMajor Neuheim
1980·
Gauguin the SavageDegas
Bill Haydon
Gen. Bernard L. Montgomery
1979·
IkeFM Sir Bernard Montgomery
1979·
Charlie MuffinCuthbertson
1978·
Sorry...Michael - 'Private View'
1978·
Danton's DeathRobespierre
1974·
PlayhouseRichard
Narrator (voice)
1972·
The Darwin AdventureCapt. Fitzroy
1972·
Man of La ManchaThe Padre
1971·
Great PerformancesBishop of Motopo
1970·
Play for TodayInspector Anthony Arrowsmith
1969·
CivilisationHamlet
Bertram
Oberon
1967·
Marat/SadeJean-Paul Marat
Maximilien Robespierre
1963·
FestivalAntipholus of Ephesus
1963·
As You Like ItLe Beau
Self
Mr. MacKellar