Richard Bremmer
Biography
Richard Bremmer is an English actor born on January 27, 1953, in Warwickshire, England, UK. He began his career in the short film Couples and Robbers and the full-length film The Girl with Brains in Her Feet. Bremmer is known for being the first actor to portray Lord Voldemort in a film, specifically in a flashback sequence in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. His portrayal of the character is limited to a scene where his face is not visible, and the character is later depicted using CGI and voiced by another actor. Bremmer's known credits include 49 titles, and he is known for his work in acting.
Career overview
Richard Bremmer is an English actor born in Warwickshire. He began his career in the short film Couples and Robbers, followed by his first full-length film The Girl with Brains in Her Feet.
Bremmer is notable for being the first actor to portray the character Lord Voldemort in a film adaptation. This portrayal occurred in a flashback sequence in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where the character arrives at the home of the titular character's parents to kill them. Although Bremmer's face is not seen in this scene, his performance is reused in a later film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, in a flashback sequence. The character is later portrayed through CGI and voiced by Ian Hart in the same film.
Richard Bremmer has appeared in numerous other films and projects throughout his career, with a total of 49 known credits. His acting career spans multiple genres and roles, although specific details about his work are not provided in the available information.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Flux Gourmet (2022) as Dr. Glock
- The Third Day (2020) as The Father
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as First Order Officer
- The Song of Names (2019) as Billy the Busker
- The Song of Names (2019) as Billy
- The Alienist (2018) as Mortician
- In Fabric (2018) as Mr. Lundy
- Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (2016) as Roth
- Swallows and Amazons (2016) as Old Billy
- In the Heart of the Sea (2015) as Benjamin Fuller
- Mr. Turner (2014) as George Jones
- Perdition County (2014)
- Murder on the Home Front (2013) as Charlie Maxton
- Murder on the Home Front (2013) as Charlie Maxton
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Abbot of Westminster
- Les Misérables (2012) as Ensemble 'At the End of the Day'
- City Slacker (2012) as Matt
- The Borgias (2011) as Notary
- Macbeth (2011) as Duncan / Porter / Doctor
- The Power of Three (2011) as Donald
- Ourhouse (2010) as Charles 'Daddy' Maddox-Wilson
- Volpone (2010) as Volpone
- The Lost Explorer (2010)
- Kingdom (2007) as Stan Geddick
- Control (2007) as Ian's Father
- Mr. Loveday's Little Outing (2006) as Doctor
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Mr Sims
- Ripper 2: Letter from Within (2004) as Dr. Weisser
- The Aryan Couple (2004)
- Viper in the Fist (2004) as Abbé Traquet
- Shanghai Knights (2003) as Master at Arms
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) as Solomon Eccles
- The Order (2003) as Bookstore Owner
- To Kill a King (2003) as Abraham
- Twelfth Night, or What You Will (2003) as Andrew Aguecheek
- Half Past Dead (2002) as Sonny Eckvall
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Lord Voldemort
- Just Visiting (2001) as King Henrik
- The 13th Warrior (1999) as Skeld (Superstitious)
- Onegin (1999) as Diplomat at Ball
- Crime and Punishment (1998) as Arkady Ivanovich
- Sharpe's Justice (1997) as Arnold
- Richard II (1997) as Henry Bolingbroke
- The Girl with Brains in Her Feet (1997) as Vic
- Peak Practice (1993) as Nick Bowman
- Scarlet and Black (1993) as Laughing Coachman
- Performance (1991) as Henry Bolingbroke
- The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1987) as Devil
- Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984) as Security Guard
- Made in Britain (1983) as Policeman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Bremmer best known for?
Richard Bremmer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Third Day (2020), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Ice Bound (2003), In Fabric (2018).
When and where was Richard Bremmer born?
Richard Bremmer was born on January 27, 1953 in Warwickshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Richard Bremmer have?
Richard Bremmer has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2022.
What is Richard Bremmer's background in cinema and television?
Richard Bremmer is an English actor born on January 27, 1953, in Warwickshire, England, UK. He began his career in the short film Couples and Robbers and the full-length film The Girl with Brains in Her Feet. Bremmer is known for being the first actor to portray Lord Voldemort in a film, specifically in a flashback seq...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Lord Voldemort — aged about 48
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Mr Sims — aged about 51
- The Borgias (2011) as Notary — aged about 58
- The Alienist (2018) as Mortician — aged about 65
- Control (2007) as Ian's Father — aged about 54
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Abbot of Westminster — aged about 59
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