Ralph Richardson
Sir Ralph Richardson (
1902-
1983) was an English
actor, one of a group of theatrical knights of the mid-
20th century who, though more closely associated with the stage, did their best to make the transition to film. Richardson was born in
Cheltenham and made his
West End début in
1926. Thereafter he became one of the Old Vic's major stars. After
World War II, he became co-director of the Vic, and also appeared with the
Royal Shakespeare Company in
Stratford-on-Avon. His film appearances included
The Heiress,
Richard III (playing Buckingham to
Laurence Olivier's Richard),
O Lucky Man, and
Oh! What a Lovely War