Ralph Richardson

British actor (1902–1983)
Person human Q381285
Ralph Richardson
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Ralph Richardson

Summary

Ralph Richardson is a human[1]. He was born in Cheltenham[2]. He was born on December 19, 1902[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 10, 1983[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], film director[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,776 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Richardson was born in Cheltenham[2].
  • Ralph Richardson died in London[4].
  • Ralph Richardson was born on December 19, 1902[3].
  • Ralph Richardson died on October 10, 1983[5].
  • Ralph Richardson is buried at Highgate Cemetery[12].
  • Ralph Richardson's father was Arthur Richardson[13].
  • Ralph Richardson's mother was Lydia Russell[14].
  • Among Ralph Richardson's spouses was Meriel Forbes[15].
  • Among Ralph Richardson's spouses was Muriel Hewitt[16].
  • A child of Ralph Richardson was Charles Richardson[17].
  • Ralph Richardson held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Ralph Richardson's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Ralph Richardson worked as a film actor[7].
  • Ralph Richardson's professions included television actor[8].
  • Ralph Richardson worked as a film director[9].
  • Ralph Richardson's professions included actor[10].
  • Ralph Richardson received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Ralph Richardson received the Society of London Theatre Special Award[20].
  • Ralph Richardson received the St. Olav's Medal[21].
  • Ralph Richardson is recorded as male[22].
  • Ralph Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ralph Richardson's genre is Shakespearean comedy[24].
  • Ralph Richardson's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • Ralph Richardson's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Richardson[26].
  • Ralph Richardson's archives at is recorded as British Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cheltenham[2], Ralph Richardson… he was born on December 19, 1902[3]. His father was Arthur Richardson[13]. His mother was Lydia Russell[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], film director[9], and actor[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1300[30]; Society of London Theatre Special Award[20], a theatre award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1976[33]; and St. Olav's Medal[21], a medallion[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1939[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Meriel Forbes[15], an actor[37], 1913–2000[38], of United Kingdom[39] and Muriel Hewitt[16]. A child of Ralph Richardson was Charles Richardson[17].

Death and Burial

Ralph Richardson died on October 10, 1983[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was stroke[40]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ralph Richardson ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,776 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Richardson born?

Ralph Richardson was born in Cheltenham[2].

Where did Ralph Richardson die?

Ralph Richardson died in London[4].

Who were Ralph Richardson's parents?

Ralph Richardson's father was Arthur Richardson[13]. Ralph Richardson's mother was Lydia Russell[14].

Who was Ralph Richardson married to?

Ralph Richardson's spouses include Meriel Forbes[15] and Muriel Hewitt[16].

What did Ralph Richardson do for work?

Ralph Richardson worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], film director[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Ralph Richardson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19], Society of London Theatre Special Award[20], and St. Olav's Medal[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . searcharchives.bl.uk. Retrieved . searcharchives.bl.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [40] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . 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 +2
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  2. 8d ago · Difool · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Start of work period +1921-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Mother Lydia Russell
    Depicted by Sir Ralph Richardson
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