Ian Richardson
Acting Born Apr 7, 1934 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 24 credits
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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Full filmography
- Play for Today (1970) as Inspector Anthony Arrowsmith
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Conway Jefferson
- Great Performances (1971) as Bishop of Motopo
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Max Leiner
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Maximilien Robespierre
- Screen Two (1985) as Anthony Blunt
- Playhouse (1974) as Richard
- Theatre 625 (1964)
- Dark City (1998) as Mr. Book
- Festival (1963) as Antipholus of Ephesus
- Bleak House (2005) as Chancellor
- Brazil (1985) as Mr. Warrenn
- House of Cards (1990) as Francis Urquhart
- Chillers (1990) as Lee Mandeville
- Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2001) as Dr. Joseph Bell
- From Hell (2001) as Sir Charles Warren
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Bill Haydon
- Gormenghast (2000) as Lord Groan
- Strange (2003) as Canon Adolphus Black
- 102 Dalmatians (2000) as Mr. Torte
- Brass (1983) as Marshall Snelgrove, QC
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Mr. MacKellar
- Mistral's Daughter (1984) as Adrien Avigdor