Ian Richardson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Conservative politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC Television trilogy House of Cards (1990–1995), as well as Bill Haydon in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979). His other notable screen work included a portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the television films The Sign of Four and The Hound of the Baskervilles (both 1983), as well as significant roles in Brazil (1985), M. Butterfly (1993), and Dark City (1998). Richardson was also a leading stage actor, well known for his Shakespearean works as well as his portrayal of Jean-Paul Marat in the Broadway production of Marat/Sade.
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- Full name: Ian Richardson
- Born: 1934-04-07
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q363691
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Who is Ian Richardson?
Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor.
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Ian Richardson is United Kingdom.
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Ian Richardson was born on 1934-04-07.
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