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Ralph Richardson

Distinguished British actor of the stage and cinema

Did you know?He was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and was often seen riding his powerful bikes to the theatre for rehearsals.

Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor. Along with his contemporaries John Gielgud, Michael Redgrave, Laurence Olivier, he made up a quartet of male actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century.

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Age at death: 80
Years since death: 43

Born: December 19, 1902 · Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Died: October 10, 1983
Cause of death: Stroke
Nationality: British
Known for: Film

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Father: Arthur Richardson
Mother: Lydia Russell
Spouses: Meriel Forbes, Muriel Hewitt
Child: Charles Richardson

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