Ian Richardson
Actor
Born Apr 7, 1934 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Active 1951–2007
Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy.
Filmography
Brazil (1985) — Mr. WarrennDark City (1998) — Mr. BookFrom Hell (2001) — Sir Charles WarrenBecoming Jane (2007) — Richter LangloisJoyeux Noel (2005) — The BishopHighlander: The Series (1992) — Max LeinerHouse of Cards (1990) — Francis Urquhart102 Dalmatians (2000) — Mr. TorteRosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) — PoloniusAgatha Christie's Marple (2004) — Conway JeffersonCry Freedom (1987) — State ProsecutorTinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) — Bill HaydonM. Butterfly (1993) — Ambassador ToulonHogfather (2007) — DeathBleak House (2005) — ChancellorThe Fourth Protocol (1987) — Sir Nigel IrvineTo Play the King (1993) — Francis UrquhartThe Final Cut (1995) — Francis UrquhartThe Phantom of the Opera (1990) — Alain CholetiMan of La Mancha (1972) — The PadreCivilisation (1969) — HamletThe Hound of the Baskervilles (1983) — Sherlock HolmesGormenghast (2000) — Lord GroanA Knight in Camelot (1998) — Merlin