Richard Leech
Acting Born Nov 24, 1922 Died Mar 24, 2004 Dublin, Ireland 90 credits
Biography
Richard Leech works in acting. Born November 24, 1922 in Dublin, Ireland. Died March 24, 2004. Archytele tracks 90 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Giacomo Meyerbeer - Les Huguenots (Die Hugenotten)
The Ties That Bind Us
Madama Butterfly - The Met
Men's Madness - The Myth of Male Reason
A Handful of Dust
Lytton's DiaryThe Shooting PartyFlorence Nightingale
Champions
GandhiSmiley's PeopleThe Barchester Chronicles
The Mirror Crack'dThe Enigma FilesThe Unborn
Doctor Who: The Sun MakersA Choice of Evils
The New AvengersThe Duchess of Duke StreetDickens of London
Brassneck
PlayhouseOccupationsGot It MadeChoice
Warship
Crown CourtCrown CourtYoung Winston
Twelfth Night
The DoctorsThe Gold Robbers
Promenade
Half Hour StoryThe Investigation
David CopperfieldNorth and SouthThe Fighting Prince of Donegal
BBC Play of the MonthPublic EyeLife at the Top
Doctor WhoThe Human JungleThe CracksmanWalk a TightropeThe Flood
The SaintZ-CarsMan of the WorldZero OneThe War Lover
The AvengersThe Terror of the Tongs
Danger ManTunes of Glory
One Step BeyondNo Hiding PlaceInterpol CallingInterpol CallingInterpol Calling
A Night to RememberOur Mutual FriendIce Cold in AlexThe Horse's MouthThe Wind Cannot Read
Night of the DemonTime Without PityThe Good CompanionsYangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. AmethystThe Birthday Present
The Adventures of Sir LancelotArmchair TheatreArmchair TheatreThe Long ArmThe Iron Petticoat
The Dam BustersChildren Galore
Full Filmography
90 titles- Giacomo Meyerbeer - Les Huguenots (Die Hugenotten) (2013)
- The Ties That Bind Us (2008) as Hade (archive footage)
- Madama Butterfly - The Met (1994)
- Men's Madness - The Myth of Male Reason (1991) as Doctor Black
- A Handful of Dust (1988) as Doctor
- Lytton's Diary (1985) as Sir Arnold Latham
- The Shooting Party (1985) as Dr. West
- Florence Nightingale (1985) as Lord Ragland
- Champions (1984) as Beck
- Gandhi (1982) as Brigadier
- Smiley's People (1982) as Uncle Harry
- The Barchester Chronicles (1982) as Wilfred Thorne
- The Mirror Crack'd (1980) as Director of Photography (uncredited)
- The Enigma Files (1980) as Joby King
- The Unborn (1980) as Father Carrow
- Doctor Who: The Sun Makers (1977) as Gatherer Hade
- A Choice of Evils (1977) as General Heidelmann
- The New Avengers (1976) as Craig Terrison
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Judge
- Dickens of London (1976) as Mr. Hogarth
- Brassneck (1975)
- Playhouse (1974) as Fr. Carrow
- Occupations (1974) as Valletta
- Got It Made (1974) as Dr. Allen
- Choice (1974) as Sam Franklin
- Warship (1973)
- Crown Court (1972) as Charles Porton
- Crown Court (1972) as Sir Austin Semple
- Young Winston (1972) as Moore
- Twelfth Night (1970) as Antonio
- The Doctors (1969) as Dr Roger Hayman
- The Gold Robbers (1969) as Richard Bolt
- Promenade (1968)
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Edward
- The Investigation (1967) as Defendant
- David Copperfield (1966) as Edward Murdstone
- North and South (1966) as John Thornton
- The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966) as Phelim O'Toole
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Peter Masters
- Public Eye (1965) as Summers
- Life at the Top (1965) as Doctor
- Doctor Who (1963) as Gatherer Hade
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Captain Maple
- The Cracksman (1963) as Detective Sergeant
- Walk a Tightrope (1963) as Doug Randle
- The Flood (1963) as Alec Weathersfield
- Ricochet (1963) as Alan Phipps
- The Saint (1962) as Stewart
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Man of the World (1962) as Duval
- Zero One (1962)
- The War Lover (1962) as Murika
- I Thank a Fool (1962) as Irish Doctor
- The Avengers (1961) as Col. Drew
- The Terror of the Tongs (1961) as Inspector Bob Dean
- Danger Man (1960)
- Tunes of Glory (1960) as Captain Alec Rattray
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Orderly
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Hanson
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Finn
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Garetta
- The Third Man (1959)
- A Night to Remember (1958) as First Officer William Murdoch
- Our Mutual Friend (1958) as 'Rogue' Riderhood
- Ice Cold in Alex (1958) as Captain Crosbie
- The Horse's Mouth (1958) as Hodges (uncredited)
- The Wind Cannot Read (1958) as Hobson
- The Moonraker (1958) as Henry Strangeways
- A Lady Mislaid (1958) as George McHugh
- Dublin Nightmare (1958) as Steve Lawlor
- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1958)
- Night of the Demon (1957) as Inspector Mottrarn
- Time Without Pity (1957)
- The Good Companions (1957) as Jack Ridvers
- Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957) as Lieutenant Strain
- The Birthday Present (1957) as Hawkins (uncredited)
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Cpt. Brewster
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Sir Liones
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Grant
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- The Long Arm (1956) as Nightwatchman / Gilson
- The Iron Petticoat (1956) as Alex
- The Feminine Touch (1956) as Casualty Doctor
- It's Never Too Late (1956) as John Hammond
- The Dam Busters (1955) as Squadron Leader H. M. Young, D.F.C.
- Children Galore (1955) as Harry Bunnion
- Lease of Life (1954) as Carter
- The Cruel Sea (1953) as Sailor (uncredited)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Admiral Pound
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Leech best known for?
Richard Leech is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tapas & Beijos (2011), Delirium: Photo of Gioia (1987), Gandhi (1982), Dead Heat (2002).
When and where was Richard Leech born?
Richard Leech was born on November 24, 1922 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on March 24, 2004.
How many credits does Richard Leech have?
Richard Leech has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2013.
Richard Leech by the numbers
90credits
53films
37TV series
1951–2013active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Admiral Pound — aged about 28
- Public Eye (1965) as Summers — aged about 42
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Captain Maple — aged about 40
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Judge — aged about 53
- Doctor Who (1963) as Gatherer Hade — aged about 40
- The Avengers (1961) as Col. Drew — aged about 38
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