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My Take
To me Ralph Richardson is simply one of the immovable pillars of English theatre, ranked with Gielgud and Olivier as the trinity that ruled the British stage for much of the twentieth century. Born in Cheltenham in 1902 and knighted for his craft, he also logged over sixty film roles, conquering both stage and screen. What I love is his eccentric, slightly otherworldly presence, an unclassifiable quality that made him impossible to imitate. A Sagittarian free spirit with a Tiger's reserves of power, he even directed. He died in 1983, but he embodied the very dignity of the word actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ralph Richardson
- Name (Japanese)
- ラルフ・リチャードソン
- Reading
- らるふ・りちゃーどそん
- Born
- December 19, 1902 – October 10, 1983
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / film director / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Knight Bachelor
- Society of London Theatre Special Award
- 1947 St. Olav's Medal
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ralph Richardson born?
December 19, 1902 – October 10, 1983.
Where is Ralph Richardson from?
Ralph Richardson is from Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
What does Ralph Richardson do?
Ralph Richardson works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, film director, actor.
Stage actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.