From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Sir Ralph David Richardson 19 December 1902 10 October 1983 was an English actor one of a group of theatrical knights of the mid20th century who though more closely associated with the stage also appeared in several classic films Richardson first became known for his work on stage in the 1930s In the 1940s together with Laurence Olivier he ran the Old Vic company He continued on stage and in films into the early 1980s and was especially praised for his comedic roles In his later years he was celebrated for his theatre work with his old friend John Gielgud Among his most famous roles were Peer Gynt Falstaff John Gabriel Borkman and Hirst in Pinters No Mans Land Description above from the Wikipedia article Ralph Richardson licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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