Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Richardson won a Bafta award in 1991 for House of Cards Actor Ian Richardson, best known for his role as scheming chief whip Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards, has died suddenly at the age of 72. The stage and TV veteran had not been ill and had been due to begin filming an episode of ITV's Midsomer Murders next week, according to his agent. Born in Edinburgh in 1934, he was an honorary associate artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He recently appeared in the BBC's Bleak House and Sky One's Hogfather. Famous for his sonorous voice and stern demeanour, he was made a CBE in 1989. 'Personal integrity' Richardson won a Bafta award for his role as the Machiavellian Urquhart in 1990's House of Cards. He was recently seen as the Chancellor in the BBC's Bleak House He went on to be nominated for both its sequels, To Play the King and The Final Cut, as well as the 1992 drama An Ungentlemanly Act. Other TV roles included Sherlock Holmes, Lord Groan in Gormenghast and Sir Godber Evans in Porterhouse Blue. His many films included Terry Gilliam's Brazil and Jane Austen biopic Becoming Jane, due for release next month. Richardson died in his sleep at his London home in the early hours of Friday morning. Author Michael Dobbs, who wrote the novel on which House of Cards was based, described him as " a superb actor " who was " very careful not to let the fame get in the way of his personal integrity " . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Was he a vegan? The Valley Vegan.............heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Richardson won a Bafta award in 1991 for House of Cards Actor Ian Richardson, best known for his role as scheming chief whip Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards, has died suddenly at the age of 72. The stage and TV veteran had not been ill and had been due to begin filming an episode of ITV's Midsomer Murders next week, according to his agent. Born in Edinburgh in 1934, he was an honorary associate artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He recently appeared in the BBC's Bleak House and Sky One's Hogfather. Famous for his sonorous voice and stern demeanour, he was made a CBE in 1989. 'Personal integrity' Richardson won a Bafta award for his role as the Machiavellian Urquhart in 1990's House of Cards. He was recently seen as the Chancellor in the BBC's Bleak House He went on to be nominated for both its sequels, To Play the King and The Final Cut, as well as the 1992 drama An Ungentlemanly Act. Other TV roles included Sherlock Holmes, Lord Groan in Gormenghast and Sir Godber Evans in Porterhouse Blue. His many films included Terry Gilliam's Brazil and Jane Austen biopic Becoming Jane, due for release next month. Richardson died in his sleep at his London home in the early hours of Friday morning. Author Michael Dobbs, who wrote the novel on which House of Cards was based, described him as "a superb actor" who was "very careful not to let the fame get in the way of his personal integrity". Peter H New Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I don't know. He was one of my favourite actors. Jo - peter VV Friday, February 09, 2007 7:32 PM Re: House of Cards' Richardson dies Was he a vegan? The Valley Vegan.............heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Richardson won a Bafta award in 1991 for House of Cards Actor Ian Richardson, best known for his role as scheming chief whip Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards, has died suddenly at the age of 72. The stage and TV veteran had not been ill and had been due to begin filming an episode of ITV's Midsomer Murders next week, according to his agent. Born in Edinburgh in 1934, he was an honorary associate artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He recently appeared in the BBC's Bleak House and Sky One's Hogfather. Famous for his sonorous voice and stern demeanour, he was made a CBE in 1989. 'Personal integrity' Richardson won a Bafta award for his role as the Machiavellian Urquhart in 1990's House of Cards. He was recently seen as the Chancellor in the BBC's Bleak House He went on to be nominated for both its sequels, To Play the King and The Final Cut, as well as the 1992 drama An Ungentlemanly Act. Other TV roles included Sherlock Holmes, Lord Groan in Gormenghast and Sir Godber Evans in Porterhouse Blue. His many films included Terry Gilliam's Brazil and Jane Austen biopic Becoming Jane, due for release next month. Richardson died in his sleep at his London home in the early hours of Friday morning. Author Michael Dobbs, who wrote the novel on which House of Cards was based, described him as "a superb actor" who was "very careful not to let the fame get in the way of his personal integrity". Peter H New Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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