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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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  • 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