Sir Ralph Richardson
Photograph copyright of the National Portrait Gallery NPG x166850
Sir Ralph Richardson, 1902-1983
Lived in: Bedegars Lea, Kenwood Close (see blue plaque)
Profession: Actor
About his life:
- Debuted at St. Nicholas Hall in 1920 in Les Misérables; later moved on to prominent Shakespearean roles.
- Joined the Old Vic in 1930; featuring in West End showcases such as J.B. Priestley’s Cornelius.
- Films include Fallen Idol (1948) and Richard III (1955); directed Murder on Monday (1952).
- Knighted in 1947.
- Part of a trinity of 20th century actors who dominated the British stage alongside John Gielgud and Lawrence Olivier.
