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Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor who, with John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier, was one of the trinity of male actors who dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century. He worked in films throughout most of his career, and played more than sixty cinema roles.
Ralph Richardson (born December 19, 1902, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England—died October 10, 1983, London) was a British stage and motion-picture actor who, with John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier, was one of the greatest British actors of his generation.
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On October 10, 1983, he died after suffering a series of strokes at the age of 80 in Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom.
When he was around 15 years old, Ralph Richardson was sent to Xaverian College (a seminary for trainee priests) but he ran away. Afterward, he attended Brighton School of Artand left the school in 1920.
Father– Arthur Richardson (Served as the senior art master at Cheltenham Ladies’ College)Mother– Lydia (née Russell)Siblings– Christopher Richardson (Older Brother), Ambrose Richardson (Older Brother)Ralph Richardson had dated – 1. Muriel Hewitt(1924-1942) – He was married to Muriel Hewitt from 1924 until her death in 1942. 2. Meriel Forbes(1944-1983) – Ralph married his 2nd wife Meriel Forbes (an actor who was a member of the Forbes-Robertson theatrical family) in 1944 and they had a son named Charles David Richardson (1945-98). The couple rem...
Rich baritone voiceFrequently played proud patriarchs and authority figuresEccentric behavior on and off stage (mainly during his later years)One Of The Favorites Of His Own Films – The Fallen Idol(1948)Theatre– Haymarket Theatre in the West EndChurch – Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St Gregory in SohoHis parents separated in 1907 and Ralph’s older brothers remained with their father while Ralph lived with their mother.Alongside Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson co-starred as Dr. Austin Sloper in the 1949 romantic drama film The Heiressand this role got him nominated for an Academy Award...Following his death, all the theatres in London dimmed their lights in tribute.One of Ralph Richardson’s lifelong friends and colleagues John Gielgudwrote in 1983, “Besides cherishing our long years of work together in the theatre, where he was such an inspiring and generous...- December 19, 1902
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Oct 11, 1983 · Sir Ralph Richardson, who was ranked with England's actor-knights, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and Sir Alec Guinness in a career that spanned more than 60 years, died yesterday at...
Oct 24, 1983 · Sir Ralph walked the earth, with sure, heavy strides. When he left it last week at 80, his place was secure in the triple crown of great English actors whose work spanned and illuminated the...
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On stage however, his work got more profound, particularly in his stage partnership with John Gielgud which began with Home at the Royal Court in 1970. He died in 1983, and his wife Meriel lived until 2000.
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He died on October 10, 1983, shortly before the release of his final film, "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" (1983). The film was re-edited to include more scenes with Richardson and was dedicated to his memory.
