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Public records list Ralph Richardson as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Ralph Richardson was born on December 19, 1902 in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on October 10, 1983, at the age of 80. Awards on record include Knight Bachelor, Society of London Theatre Special Award and St. Olav's Medal (1947).
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
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / film director / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight Bachelor
- Society of London Theatre Special Award
- 1947 St. Olav's Medal
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ralph Richardson born?
Born December 19, 1902.
When did Ralph Richardson die?
Died October 10, 1983, aged 80.
Where was Ralph Richardson from?
Ralph Richardson was from Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
What did Ralph Richardson do?
Ralph Richardson worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, film director, actor.
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