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Richard Todd was born on June 11, 1919 in Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and was credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Richard Todd died on December 3, 2009 at the age of 90. Schooling on record includes Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Disney Legends (2002).
My Take
Todd represents a vanishing kind of leading man, and I have a soft spot for his quiet authority. A Dublin-born actor and Sandhurst graduate who actually served in the war, he brought lived weight to the military roles that defined him. His Oscar-nominated turn in The Hasty Heart announced a serious talent, and the Golden Globe recognition confirmed it. I prefer his restrained, grounded style to the bombast of modern stardom; there is craft in his stillness. His Disney Legend honour and OBE underline a career of substance, and I think his work holds up far better than its era's reputation suggests.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Todd
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・トッド
- Reading
- りちゃーど・とっど
- Born
- June 11, 1919 – December 3, 2009
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / director / actor
2. Background
- University
- Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2002 Disney Legends
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Richard Todd born?
Born June 11, 1919.
When did Richard Todd die?
Died December 3, 2009, aged 90.
Where was Richard Todd from?
Richard Todd was from Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What did Richard Todd do?
Richard Todd worked as film actor, stage actor, television actor, director, actor.
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