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Richard Briers was a renowned English actor whose career spanned five decades. He rose to fame for his roles in popular TV shows like ‘The Good Life’ and ‘Ever Decreasing Circles’, and also lent his voice to beloved animated series like ‘Roobarb’. Briers also collaborated with acclaimed director Kenneth Branagh, appearing in several Shakespearean productions.
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About the Richard Briers
Richard David Briers was an English actor whose five-decade career encompassed film, radio, stage and television.
Briers first came to prominence as George Starling in Marriage Linesand Noah and Nelly in… SkylArkand played Tom Good in the BBC sitcom The Good Lifeand As You Like It (2006).
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Richard Briers was an English actor who had a prolific career in film, radio, stage, and television spanning over five decades.
Richard Briers was best known for his roles as George Starling in ‘Marriage Lines’, Tom Good in the BBC sitcom ‘The Good Life’, and Martin in ‘Ever Decreasing Circles’.
In addition to his iconic roles, Richard Briers also narrated the animated series ‘Roobarb’ and ‘Noah and Nelly in… SkylArk’, and played Hector in ‘Monarch of the Glen’.
Later in his career, Richard Briers worked with acclaimed director Kenneth Branagh, appearing in several of his Shakespearean productions, including ‘Henry V’, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, ‘Hamlet’, and ‘As You Like It’.
Richard Briers was born on January 14, 1934 in Raynes Park, London, England.
Richard Briers died on February 17, 2013 at the age of 79.
7 Quotes by Richard Briers
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I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)
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I prefer theatre but TV keeps you well known.
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)
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We need more theatres, more art and more culture in this country.
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)
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I have been in the series for over 3 years – 3 series. There will be a fourth series next year which of course I won’t be in because I’m now dead. So in total I appeared in 25 episodes.
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)
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I knew absolutely nothing about acting, and had to be taught everything. Some people are born naturals and know how to walk, talk and hold themselves. I didn’t and had to learn everything.
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)
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I love the part of Hector as it takes me back to playing eccentric parts. He is a funny character, which is fine by me as I’ve been playing for laughs for decades now! It’s lovely to get a laugh; it’s the best thing in the world!
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)
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I reluctantly left the series because a) my age. I’m 68 tomorrow and time is very precious for me to spend time at home with my family and especially with the grandchildren. They’re aged 7 and 5. After three years I became homesick for my home.
Richard BriersEnglish actor (1934-2013)