Richard Pearson

Born: 1918-08-02

Birthplace: Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, UK

Biography

Richard de Pearsall Pearson (1 August 1918 – 2 August 2011) was an English character actor, who appeared in numerous film, television and stage productions over a period of 65 years. He played leading roles in several London West End plays and also supported Maggie Smith, Robert Morley and others in long-running West End stage productions. His many screen appearances included character parts in three Polanski films.

Known For

Scrooge
Tess
Macbeth
Water
Pope Joan
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Inspector Clouseau
The Mirror Crack'd
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Blue Bird

Top Movie Credits

Scrooge Mr. Tupper
Tess Vicar of Marlott
Macbeth Doctor
Water Foreign Secretary
Pope Joan Friar Timothy
The Mirror Crack'd Doctor Haydock