Richard Durden
Biography
Mark Richard Durden‑Smith, born 8 February 1944 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, is an English actor who works under the name Richard Durden. He has a career spanning television, film and stage, with ninety‑four credited performances listed in major databases. Durden is recognised for his work in films such as Hrát králem, Detektiv Endeavour Morse and Ghosts, and has appeared in numerous television programmes. He is male and is also credited under the variations Mark Richard Durden‑Smith and Richard. His known credits total ninety‑four, and his primary occupation is listed as acting. As of the latest records he is 82 years old.
Career overview
Mark Richard Durden‑Smith was born on 8 February 1944 in Hendon, Middlesex, England. He is professionally known as Richard Durden and works as an English actor. Over the course of his career he has amassed a substantial body of work that includes television, film and stage performances, with ninety‑four credited roles listed in major databases. Durden’s career is characterised by a broad range of parts across multiple media, reflecting his versatility as a performer.
Among the productions that have brought him public recognition are the film Hrát králem, the detective series Detektiv Endeavour Morse, and the film Ghosts, as noted in biographical listings. These titles illustrate the variety of genres in which he has appeared, from period drama to crime investigation and supernatural narratives. Durden continues to be identified in reference works for his extensive contributions to British screen and theatre, maintaining an active presence in the acting profession since his early years.
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98 titles- The Secret Santa Project (2025) as Barney
- Joy (2024) as Sir Norman Jeffcoate
- The Gold (2023) as Henry
- The Change (2023) as Doctor
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Arthur Salem
- Late Shift (2022) as Samuel Parr
- Bridgerton (2020) as Lord Greer
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as First Order Officer
- Ghosts (2019) as Charles
- Ghosts (2019) as Charles Worthing
- Ghosts (2019) as Solicitor
- Back to Life (2019) as Oscar Matteson
- Brexit: The Uncivil War (2019) as Bill Cash
- The Child in Time (2018) as Stephen's Father
- Man of the Hour (2018) as Jeremy's Father
- Harlots (2017) as Lord Dodds
- Churchill (2017) as Jan Smuts
- Agatha Raisin (2016) as Mr. Boggle
- Poldark (2015) as Dr Anselm
- Wolf Hall (2015) as Bishop Fisher
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) as Lord Liverpool
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015) as Lord Liverpool (uncredited)
- Satan Has a Bushy Tail (2015) as Derek
- The Ties That Bind (2014) as Reverend Cooper
- World Without End (2012) as Sir Henry
- Papadopoulos & Sons (2012) as Father Jimmy
- Silk (2011) as Lord Winter
- The Borgias (2011) as The Physician
- The Awakening (2011) as Alexander Cathcart
- Anonymous (2011) as Archbishop
- Hidden (2011) as Dr. Sturgess
- From Paris with Love (2010) as Ambassador Bennington
- The Heavy (2010) as Carl
- Agora (2009) as Olympius
- The Last Days of Lehman Brothers (2009) as Harvey Miller
- Lewis (2007) as John Gracey
- Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud (2007) as Old Man Hatfield
- Confessions of a Diary Secretary (2007) as Office Manager
- The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006) as Sir Athelstane Jervis
- Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006) as Lord Justice Lawrence
- Fingersmith (2005) as Mr. Hawtrey
- The Jacket (2005) as Dr. Hale
- Oliver Twist (2005) as Board Member
- The Best Man (2005) as Vicar
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Mr. Prestcott
- Hex (2004) as Dr Wilkinson
- The Reckoning (2004) as Town Justice
- Not Only But Always (2004) as Proctor
- Hear the Silence (2003) as Dr. Austen Parker
- Spooks (2002) as Irvin Perrot
- Foyle's War (2002) as Letwin
- Daniel Deronda (2002) as Gentleman
- Amen. (2002) as Ambassador Taylor
- Bobbie's Girl (2002) as Headmaster Ashbourne
- Superstition (2001) as Minister of Justice
- Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei (1999) as Barão de Rosthschild
- Highlander: The Raven (1998) as Anton Novak
- The Worst Witch (1998) as Grand Wizard Egbert Hellibore
- The First 9½ Weeks (1998) as Laurence Garner
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Duncan Goff
- Trial & Retribution (1997) as Dr John Foster
- Danielle Steel's Zoya (1997) as Konstantin
- Silent Witness (1996) as Conor Hodgson
- Madson (1996) as Armstrong
- Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996) as Smith
- Bugs (1995) as Dent
- The Grotesque (1995) as Sykes-Herring
- Peak Practice (1993) as George Morgan
- To Play the King (1993) as BBC Official
- The Innocent (1993) as Black
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as John Crudaal
- The House of Eliott (1991) as Archibald Lovat
- Sleepers (1991) as Reverend David Bancroft
- A Woman at War (1991) as Jaques
- Sleepers (1991) as Rev. David Bancroft
- The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story (1990) as BKA Interrogator
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Dr. Pritchard
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Pebmarsh
- Batman (1989) as TV Director
- Noble House (1988) as Havergill
- Maigret (1988) as Julian Braden
- The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (1988) as Man Ray
- Hedgehog Wedding (1987) as Daniel
- Lovejoy (1986) as Commissaire Dupont
- Screen Two (1985) as Daniel
- Amy (1984) as Captain Bill Hope
- Country (1981) as Guy Wheldon
- The Day of the Janitor (1981) as Roger
- Minder (1979) as Dr. Jarvis
- Shoestring (1979) as Steve
- The Comedy of Errors (1978) as Ephesus Townsperson
- The Love-Girl and the Innocent (1973) as Khomich
- Justice (1971) as Anthony Sherman
- Scars of Dracula (1970) as Second Officer
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Roger
- Doctor Faustus (1967) as Evil Angel/Knight
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Khomich
- Cheaper 2 Keep Her as Police officer #1
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Durden best known for?
Richard Durden is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Gold (2023), Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022), Bridgerton (2020), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
When and where was Richard Durden born?
Richard Durden was born on February 8, 1944 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK.
How many credits does Richard Durden have?
Richard Durden has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2025.
What is Richard Durden's background in cinema and television?
Mark Richard Durden‑Smith, born 8 February 1944 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, is an English actor who works under the name Richard Durden. He has a career spanning television, film and stage, with ninety‑four credited performances listed in major databases. Durden is recognised for his work in films such as Hrát krále...