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Richard Thorpe (born Rollo Smolt Thorpe; February 24, 1896 – May 1, 1991) was an American film director best known for his long career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. [1] His obituary called him "a capable and versatile director willing to take on any assignment the studio handed him."
Richard Stanley Thorp (2 January 1932 – 22 May 2013) was an English actor. He was best known for his 30-year tenure portraying Alan Turner in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 1982 to 2013. He also appeared in films such as The Dam Busters (1955) and The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957).
Richard Thorpe. Director: Knights of the Round Table. After working in vaudeville, on the stage and in early movies, Richard Thorpe launched his directing career in 1923.
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May 22, 2013 · Richard Thorp, who played Alan Turner on Emmerdale for 30 years, passed away at 81. He also starred in the 1955 film The Dam Busters and other TV shows.
Richard Thorp (1932-2013) was a British actor who appeared in TV shows such as Emergency Ward 10, The Avengers, and Emmerdale Farm. He also had roles in films like The Dam Busters and Sword of Lancelot.
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Richard Thorpe was a prolific and efficient director who worked for MGM for over four decades. He directed hundreds of movies of all genres, from comedies and westerns to epics and musicals, and was known for his mechanical style and budget-friendly approach.
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May 22, 2013 · The Emmerdale actor Richard Thorp has died at the age of 81. He was the longest-serving cast member, having joined the ITV Yorkshire soap in 1982.
