"He did take her under his wing, though, and became a bit of a mentor to her - as he did with many young actors. Maroussia is remarkably composed as she recalls the slightly farcical events surrounding the death of the man from whom she was practically inseparable for 46 years. "Because Ian's death was sudden and he hadn't been ill, the death certificate couldn't be signed until they had done a post mortem," she explains. LONDON (AP) - Ian Richardson, who brought Shakespearean depth to his portrayal of a thoroughly immoral politician in the hugely popular satirical TV drama "House of Cards," died Friday at age 72, Ian Richardson. In 1978, he played Robespierre in the BBC's Play of the Month production of Danton's Death. But it was a particularly poignant moment for the actor's widow Maroussia. 10 Le sobrevivió su esposa, Maroussia Frank, también actriz, y dos hijos. [4] He once more returned to fantasy in the recurring role of the villainous Canon Black in the short-lived BBC cult series Strange (2003). Richardson died in his sleep of a heart attack on the morning of 9 February 2007, aged 72. [6], On leaving the RSC, he played Professor Henry Higgins in the 20th anniversary Broadway revival of My Fair Lady (1976) and received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Uno de ellos, Miles, es también actor de la Royal Shakespeare Company. But I don't think she even noticed. Funeral Home Services for IAN are being provided by Tubman Funeral Homes. I fully intend to be the first to go because I would be completely lost without her. It's usually when I sit down with a glass of wine and watch TV that it hits me. "But I don't mind being on my own. He took part in the television production of John Mortimer's A Voyage Round My Father in Plays of Today in 1969 as well as appeared in the television adaptation of The Canterbury Tales (1969). Richardson also appeared in commercials for Grey Poupon Dijon mustard in the United States.[8][9]. . Ian Richardson Zodiac Sign is Aries, Ethnicity White & religion Not Available.. Ian Richardson Net Worth 2018. In December 2006, Richardson starred in Sky One's two-part adaptation of the Terry Pratchett novel Hogfather (1997). A classical actor (and founding member in 1960 of the Royal Shakespeare Company), Richardson earned international fame as the villainous Francis Urquart in the BBC television trilogy, "House of Cards." Richardson died in his sleep of a heart attack on the morning of 9 February 2007, aged 72. Infobox actor imagesize = caption = Ian Richardson as Sir Godber Evans in Porterhouse Blue birthname = Ian William Richardson birthdate = birth date|1934|4|7|df=y birthplace = Edinburgh, Scotland deathdate = Death date and… [11] He was survived by his wife, Maroussia Frank, an actress, and two sons, one of whom, Miles, is an actor. Feb 6, 2017 - Explore Mary Jenkins's board "Ian Richardson" on Pinterest. Richardson's body was cremated. It was wonderful of her to say such nice things about Ian, and I must say I did have a little cry.". [8], He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1989 New Year Honours. IAN RICHARDSON Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information IAN RICHARDSON passed away in Ottawa, Ontario. Richardson's Richard II (alternating the parts of the king and Bolingbroke with Richard Pasco) in 1974, and repeated in New York and London in the following year, was hugely celebrated. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. series in the US), playing Arthur Conan Doyle's mentor, Dr. Joseph Bell, a role he welcomed as an opportunity to play a character from his native Edinburgh. In 1963, he played Le Beau in Michael Elliott's television production of As You Like It, playing alongside Vanessa Redgrave. In 1964, he played Antipholus of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors as part of the Festival television series. "I didn't quite know who to call, so I rang our GP. Ian Richardson Birthday and Date of Death. "Some of them you don't go into because it is too painful - so you just deal with all the other things that are going on in your life. "I could not contemplate living any longer if Maroussia was not with me," he said. Just three weeks after Ian's death, she was offered the only female role in a powerful new drama set in the Vatican, The Last Confession, which stars David Suchet. He actually died from left ventricular failure.". Directed by Tony Bicât. It was a very emotional day for me, and by the time I got to the theatre that night [the director was unable to give her the night off], I was quite drained. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. ", "Ian would have been helpless on his own. Millions of television viewers were moved when Dame Helen Mirren burst into tears as she dedicated her Best Actress BAFTA to the actor Ian Richardson, who had died just a week before. [1] He was educated in the city, at Balgreen Primary School, Tynecastle High School and George Heriot's School. Just a week after his death, I made the mistake of listening to a recording he'd done, and that was just too much for me. In 1988, he played Edward Spencer, the eccentric and oblivious English landowner in 1920s Ireland in Troubles, from J. G. Farrell's award-winning novel. It was while she was at the Royal Shakespeare Company that she met Ian. Now, four months later, speaking for the first time since his death, she says: "I was quite taken by surprise when Helen said that. "He was a terrible squirrel and hoarded everything. Start This article has been rated as Start-Class on the quality scale. Inspector Arrowsmith investigates the murder of a rich Arab Sheik at a country estate. "And because it was the early hours of Saturday morning, they couldn't do one until the Monday. Also in 1972, he played Anthony Beavis in the television series Eyeless in Gaza. He wore suits and ties, and I was going through my beatnik period, which he didn't approve of at all. He was terribly bad at being idle, so if he was not working he would start making jam or framing pictures or making models of things. Ian Richardson was born on April 7, 1934 and died on February 9, 2007. He is well known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards (1990) television trilogy. Clearly the more practical half of their loving partnership, she is not given to self-pity. In a way, it is good that he died in his sleep rather than suffer from a long illness - a wonderful way for him to go.". Following this he played Lord Groan in the major BBC production Gormenghast (2000), and later that year he starred in the BBC production Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2000–2001) (screened in PBS's Mystery! He said: 'I suppose we might as well get married,' and I replied 'We might as well.' Ian William Richardson: Birthdate: July 04, 1934: Birthplace: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom: Death: February 09, 2007 (72) London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Immediate Family: We have found at least 200 people in the UK with the name Ian Richardson. [4] His first engagement after training was with Birmingham Repertory Theatre, where his performance of Hamlet led to an offer of a place with the RSC. Richardson played the hero, Tom Wrench, a small-part player who wants to write about "real people". He portrayed the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards (1990–1995) television trilogy. Although he later gained his highest profile in film and television work such as House of Cards (1990), Richardson was primarily a classical stage actor. He voiced the main character of the novel, Death, who steps in to take over the role of the Father Christmas-like Hogfather. Ian Richardson is a British Actor, who was born on 7 April, 1934 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was survived by his wife, Maroussia Frank, an actress, and two sons, one of whom, Miles, is an actor. Funeral Home Services for Ian are being provided by Robert Holland Funeral Directors Ltd. 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