Ralph Richardson
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Summary
Ralph Richardson was born on December 19, 1902[1], in Cheltenham[2]. He died on October 10, 1983[3], in London[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], film director[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,628 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[11]
- Father: Arthur Richardson[12]
- Mother: Lydia Russell[13]
- Spouse: Meriel Forbes[14], Muriel Hewitt[15]
- Child: Charles Richardson[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Occupation: theatre manager[18]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[19], Society of London Theatre Special Award[20], St. Olav's Medal[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: Shakespearean comedy[23]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[24]
- Commons category: Ralph Richardson[25]
- Archives at: British Library[26]
- Cause of death: stroke[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: Richardson[29]
- Given name: Ralph[30]
- Relative: Lewis Fry Richardson[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Depicted by: Sir Ralph Richardson[33]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[34], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Ralph David Richardson[37]
- Start of work period: 1921[38]
Why It Matters
Ralph Richardson has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Ralph Richardson born?
Ralph Richardson was born in Cheltenham[2].
Where did Ralph Richardson die?
Ralph Richardson died in London[4].
Who were Ralph Richardson's parents?
Ralph Richardson's father was Arthur Richardson[12]. Ralph Richardson's mother was Lydia Russell[13].
Who was Ralph Richardson married to?
Ralph Richardson's spouses include Meriel Forbes[14] and Muriel Hewitt[15].
What did Ralph Richardson do for work?
Ralph Richardson worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], film director[8], and actor[9].
What awards did Ralph Richardson receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19], Society of London Theatre Special Award[20], and St. Olav's Medal[21].