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Aubrey Richards

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Aubrey Richards
In Gideon's Way, 1964
Born
John Aubrey Richards

(1920-06-06)6 June 1920
Died29 May 2000(2000-05-29) (aged 79)
OccupationActor
Years active1949-1994
SpouseDiana Boddington

Aubrey Richards (6 June 1920 – 29 May 2000) was a Welsh actor who appeared in numerous film and television productions over a 40-year period, often portraying professors.

He began his acting career in repertory theatre. His films included The Ipcress File (1965), It! (1967), The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), Under Milk Wood, Endless Night and Savage Messiah (all 1972).[1] On television he had a major role as Samuel Evans in Carrie's War (1974), and recurring roles in How Green Was My Valley (1975–76), as Mr. Elias, and in Emergency-Ward 10. He also featured as Professor Parry in the Doctor Who adventure The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967).

Richards was married to the distinguished stage manager Diana Boddington and they had two children.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1949 The Last Days of Dolwyn Ellis
1957 Time Without Pity Prison Gatekeeper
1965 The Ipcress File Dr. Radcliffe
1967 It! Prof. Weal
1970 The Man Who Haunted Himself Research Scientist
1972 Under Milk Wood Rev. Eli Jenkins
1972 Savage Messiah Mayor
1972 Endless Night Dr. George Philpott
1989 Twice Under Uncredited

References

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  1. ^ http://www.film4.com/filmographies/article/aubrey-richards[permanent dead link] Aubrey Richards at Film4. retrieved 23 August 2012
  2. ^ Hare, David (21 January 2002). "Diana Boddington". The Guardian.
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