Richard O'Sullivan
Acting
Biography
Richard O'Sullivan (born 7 May 1944) is an English actor known for his roles in popular TV sitcoms such as "Man About the House" and its spin-off "Robin's Nest". He was active in the entertainment industry from the early 1950s until the late 1990s, also appearing in films like "Cleopatra".
Born: May 7, 1944
Place of Birth: Chiswick, London, England, UK
Known For
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
Dick Turpin
Richard O'Sullivan stars as Dick Turpin in this action-filled adventure series chronicling the exploits of England's most celebrated highwayman.
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Colonel March of The Department of Queer Complaints investigates unusual cases, locked-room murders, and mysteries concerning the supernatural.
The Nun's Story
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Man About the House
Man About the House is a British sitcom created and written by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, and starring Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Richard O'Sullivan, Brian Murphy, and Yootha Joyce. Six series were broadcast on ITV from 15 August 1973 to 7 April 1976. It was considered daring at the time because it featured a man sharing a London flat with two single women. Single roommates Chrissy and Jo search for a third tenant to help pay the rent, they intend on finding another female. But then they encounter Robin Tripp... who's looking for a place to stay. Two spin-offs were produced: George and Mildred (1976–79) and Robin's Nest (1977–81). A film adaptation was released in 1974 and, in 1977, the series was remade for American audiences as Three's Company.
Sherlock Holmes
The first American television series of Sherlock Holmes adventures aired in syndication in the fall of 1954. The 39 half-hour mostly original stories were produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France by Guild Films, starring Ronald Howard as Holmes and Howard Marion Crawford as Watson. Archie Duncan appeared in many episodes as Inspector Lestrade. Richard Larke, billed as Kenneth Richards, played Sgt. Wilkins in about fifteen episodes. The series' associate producer, Nicole Milinaire, was one of the first women to attain a senior production role in a television series.
Cleopatra
Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Dance Little Lady
When a ballerina's career is ended after she's injured in a traffic accident, her husband decides to try and turn their young daughter into a ballet star. Drama.
Witness in the Dark
A killer breaks into an apartment to steal a valuable brooch. He kills an old woman, but in fleeing he encounters a young woman on the stairs who will become his target.
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.
Filmography
as Archive Footage
as Dick Turpin
as Robin Tripp
as Mr. Rose
as Robin Tripp
as Robin Tripp
as Richard
as Stephen
as Dr. Lawrence Bingham
as Dr. Bingham
as Whiteley
as Whiteley
as The Boots
as Perk
as Peter
as Michael Barnes
as Nevil
as Herbert Pocket
as Christopher Tenterden
as Michael Barnes
as Jimmy Dainty
as Edward
as George Ransley
as Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII
as Jimmy Webster
as Ernest
as Fred Harkness
as Don Theobald
as Robin Stevens
as Pierre (uncredited)
as Louis XVII / Richard de Beauvais
as William
as Lawson, The Angel Hill Kids
as Michael McNeil, Jacqueline's Brother
as Roger
as Will Dale
as Prince Arthur
as Cris Patros
as John Martin
as Thomas Holland
as Benoni (segment "I Cavalieri dell'illusione")
as Charlie as a Boy
as Child Jacques
as Peter
as Roger Court
as Boy Singing at Sunday School (uncredited)