Richard Harris
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Richard Harris
Summary
Richard Harris is a human[1]. His place of birth was Limerick[2]. He was born on October 1, 1930[3]. He passed away in University College Hospital[4]. He died on October 25, 2002[5]. He worked as a film director[6], singer[7], film producer[8], rugby union player[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167,350 views/month, #3,811 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Limerick[2], Richard Harris…
- Richard Harris passed away in University College Hospital[4].
- Richard Harris was born on October 1, 1930[3].
- Richard Harris died on October 25, 2002[5].
- Burial took place at The Bahamas[12].
- Richard Harris's father was Ivan Harris[13].
- Among Richard Harris's spouses was Elizabeth Harris Aitken[14].
- Among Richard Harris's spouses was Ann Turkel[15].
- A child of Richard Harris was Jared Harris[16].
- A child of Richard Harris was Damian Harris[17].
- A child of Richard Harris was Jamie Harris[18].
- Richard Harris held citizenship in Ireland[19].
- English was Richard Harris's native language[20].
- Richard Harris is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[21].
- Richard Harris worked as a film director[6].
- Richard Harris's professions included singer[7].
- Richard Harris's professions included film producer[8].
- Richard Harris's professions included rugby union player[9].
- Richard Harris's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Richard Harris worked as a singer-songwriter[22].
- Among Richard Harris's employers was University of Scranton[23].
- Richard Harris was educated at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[24].
- Richard Harris's education included a stint at Crescent College[25].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Harris is Camelot[26].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Harris is A Man Called Horse[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Richard Harris's place of birth was Limerick[2]. He was born on October 1, 1930[3]. His father was Ivan Harris[13]. He is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[21]. English was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[24], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1861[30] and Crescent College[25], a voluntary secondary school[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1565[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], singer[7], film producer[8], rugby union player[9], screenwriter[10], and singer-songwriter[22]. Among Richard Harris's employers was University of Scranton[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Camelot[26], a film[34], directed by Joshua Logan[35]; A Man Called Horse[27], a film[36], directed by Elliot Silverstein[37]; The Field[38]; Harry Potter[39]; Gladiator[40]; and This Sporting Life[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[42], a film award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1950[45]; British Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris Award[46], a class of award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 2003[49]; Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[50], a class of award[51], in France[52], founded in 1946[53]; Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[54], a Grammy Awards[55], in United States[56], founded in 1959[57]; Sovereign Military Order of Malta[58], a subject of international law[59], in United States[60], headquartered in Magistral Palace[61]; and Golden Globe Awards[62], a group of awards[63], in United States[64], founded in 1944[65], headquartered in Beverly Hills[66].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elizabeth Harris Aitken[14], an actor[67], 1936–2022[68], of United Kingdom[69] and Ann Turkel[15], an actor[70], b. 1946[71], of United States[72]. Children include Jared Harris[16], an actor[73], b. 1961[74], of United Kingdom[75], awarded the Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[76]; Damian Harris[17], a film director[77], b. 1958[78], of United Kingdom[79], specialised in film direction[80]; and Jamie Harris[18], a film actor[81], b. 1963[82], of United Kingdom[83].
Death and Burial
Richard Harris died on October 25, 2002[5]. He died in University College Hospital[4]. The cause of death was Hodgkin lymphoma[84]. Burial took place at The Bahamas[12].
Why It Matters
Richard Harris ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167,350 views/month, #3,811 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
FAQs
Where was Richard Harris born?
Richard Harris's place of birth was Limerick[2].
Where did Richard Harris die?
Richard Harris passed away in University College Hospital[4].
Who were Richard Harris's parents?
Richard Harris's father was Ivan Harris[13].
Who was Richard Harris married to?
Richard Harris's spouses include Elizabeth Harris Aitken[14] and Ann Turkel[15].
What did Richard Harris do for work?
Richard Harris worked as film director[6], singer[7], film producer[8], rugby union player[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Richard Harris go to school?
Richard Harris was educated at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[24] and Crescent College[25].
What awards did Richard Harris receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[42], British Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris Award[46], Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[50], and Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[54].