Richard Hawley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 13, 1955 in Bradford, England
- Active Years
- 1960–2026 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Richard Hawley (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Source [1]:
Name: Richard Hawley.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 33.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 13, 1955.
Age: 71 years old (Note: The source says 71, though math-wise 1955 to 2024/25 might differ, I must stick to what the source says or just the date).
Place of Birth: Bradford, England.
Source [2]:
Title: Richard Hawley | ČSFD.cz.
Content: Filmography, Biography, Trivia, Videos, Gallery, Discussions. (No specific biographical details provided in the snippet).
Richard Hawley is a male actor known for his work in acting. He was born in Bradford, England, on August 13, 1955. According to The Movie Database, he has 33 known credits. He is currently 71 years old.
Draft 1: Richard Hawley is a male actor born in Bradford, England. According to The Movie Database, his birthday is August 13, 1955, making him 71 years old. He is recognized for his work in acting and has 33 known credits.
Critique 1: This is too short (approx 40 words). I need to expand it to reach the 90-130 word range using only the provided facts.
Wait, the sources are very sparse.
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Richard Hawley (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Source [1]:
Name: Richard Hawley.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 33.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 13, 1955.
Place of Birth: Bradford, England.
Source [2]:
Name: Richard Hawley.
Context: Filmography, Biography, etc. (No specific details provided in the snippet).
Richard Hawley is an actor born on August 13, 1955, in Bradford, England.
He has 33 known credits in the industry.
His work is categorized under acting.
Draft 1: Richard Hawley is an actor who was born on August 13, 1955, in Bradford, England. He is a male professional in the film and television industry. According to his profile on The Movie Database, he is known for his work in acting.
Draft 2 (Expanding to meet word count): Richard Hawley is an actor born on August 13, 1955, in Bradford, England. As a male performer in the film and television industry, he has established a body of work that includes 33 known credits. His professional contributions are primarily recognized within the field of acting.
Wait, the word count requirement is 180-260 words.
The provided sources are extremely sparse.
Source 1: Name, Gender, Birthday, Birthplace, Known For (Acting), Known Credits (33).
Source 2: Just a header.
Problem: I cannot reach 180-260 words using only the provided facts without repeating myself or inventing details, which is strictly forbidden by the prompt instructions ("You never invent or guess... If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess.").
Re-evaluating the instructions: "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
If I only use the facts provided, I cannot reach 180 words.
Facts available:
1. Name: Richard Hawley
2. Gender: Male
3. Birthday: August 13, 1955
4. Birthplace: Bradford, England
5. Known for: Acting
6. Known credits: 33
Attempting to stretch the prose while remaining strictly factual:
Richard Hawley is a male actor who was born in Bradford, England. His birth date is recorded as August 13, 1955. In the film and television industry, Hawley is recognized for his work in acting.
According to available database records, Hawley has a total of 33 known credits. His professional profile indicates that his primary area of expertise and recognition is within the field of acting.
Word count check: This is about 75 words. I am far below the 180-word minimum.
Constraint Conflict: The prompt asks for 180-260 words but provides only enough information for about 50-70 words without violating the "only verifiable
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
36 titles- The Aryan Papers (2026) as Uri Glau
- The Worst Film Festival Ever (2025) as The Adjudicator
- Father Brown (2013) as Alf Gastrell
- Mayday (2013) as Richard Sutton
- The Best Years (2013) as Detective Sergeant Torks
- Downton Abbey (2010) as NCO
- Hotel Babylon (2006) as Peter Yardley
- Love Actually (2003) as Alex, Deputy Prime Minister
- Rufus (2003)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002) as Clayton
- Perfect (2001) as Dave
- Kid in the Corner (1999) as Chris Joyce
- Get Real (1998) as English Teacher
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Will Green
- Family Affairs (1997) as Dave Matthews
- Jane Eyre (1997) Screenplay
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Mark Wildgoose
- The Vet (1995) as Chris Lennox
- Captives (1994) as Sexton
- A Man You Don't Meet Every Day (1994) as Jim
- Grushko (1994) as Dzhumber
- Peak Practice (1993) as Steve Fletcher
- Mother's Boys (1993) Screenplay
- Paper Marriage (1992) as Red
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Richard Haskons
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DS Richard Haskons
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DC Richard Haskons
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DI Richard Haskons
- For the Greater Good (1991) as Denny Minford
- Hancock (1991) as Taxi Driver
- Shoot to Kill (1990) as Constable John Robinson
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Stephen Jarvis
- Stormy Monday (1988) as Weegee's Manager
- Casualty (1986) as Leslie Brant
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Tom Randall
- Coronation Street (1960) as Johnny Connor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Hawley best known for?
Richard Hawley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Aryan Papers (2026), Father Brown (2013), Downton Abbey (2010), Hotel Babylon (2006).
When and where was Richard Hawley born?
Richard Hawley was born on August 13, 1955 in Bradford, England.
How many credits does Richard Hawley have?
Richard Hawley has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.
What is Richard Hawley's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Richard Hawley (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preambl...
Richard Hawley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Downton Abbey (2010) as NCO — aged about 54
- The Aryan Papers (2026) as Uri Glau — aged about 70
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Richard Haskons — aged about 35
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DS Richard Haskons — aged about 35
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DC Richard Haskons — aged about 35
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DI Richard Haskons — aged about 35
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