Ian Richardson

Scottish actor (1934–2007)
Person human Q363691
Ian Richardson
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Ian Richardson

Summary

Ian Richardson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 7, 1934[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 9, 2007[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #6,846 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Ian Richardson…
  • Ian Richardson passed away in London[4].
  • Ian Richardson was born on April 7, 1934[3].
  • Ian Richardson died on February 9, 2007[5].
  • Ian Richardson is buried at Royal Shakespeare Theatre[10].
  • A child of Ian Richardson was Miles Richardson[11].
  • Ian Richardson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ian Richardson's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Ian Richardson's professions included film actor[7].
  • Ian Richardson worked as a television actor[8].
  • Ian Richardson's education included a stint at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[13].
  • Ian Richardson's education included a stint at George Heriot's School[14].
  • Ian Richardson's education included a stint at Tynecastle High School[15].
  • Ian Richardson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Ian Richardson received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[17].
  • Ian Richardson is recorded as male[18].
  • Ian Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ian Richardson's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Ian Richardson's Commons category is recorded as Ian Richardson[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Ian Richardson's family name is recorded as Richardson[23].
  • Ian Richardson's given name is recorded as Ian[24].
  • Ian Richardson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ian Richardson's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[26].
  • Ian Richardson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ian Richardson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 7, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[13], a conservatory[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1847[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; George Heriot's School[14], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1628[34]; and Tynecastle High School[15], a high school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1912[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39] and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[17], a class of award[40].

Personal Life

A child of Ian Richardson was Miles Richardson[11].

Death and Burial

Ian Richardson died on February 9, 2007[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. He is buried at Royal Shakespeare Theatre[10].

Why It Matters

Ian Richardson ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #6,846 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ian Richardson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Ian Richardson…

Where did Ian Richardson die?

Ian Richardson passed away in London[4].

What did Ian Richardson do for work?

Ian Richardson worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Ian Richardson go to school?

Ian Richardson was educated at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[13], George Heriot's School[14], and Tynecastle High School[15].

What awards did Ian Richardson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, television actor
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  2. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Ian
    Place of birth Edinburgh
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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