Ian Richardson
Actor
Born Apr 7, 1934 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Active 1951–2007 · Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
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