Aubrey Richards

Aubrey Richards (6 June 1920 – 29 May 2000) was a Welsh-born actor who appeared in numerous many film and television productions over a 40-year period, often portraying professors.

Aubrey Richards
In Gideon's Way, 1964
Born	John Aubrey Richards 6 June 1920 Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Died	29 May 2000 (aged 79) Barnet, London, England, UK
Occupation	Actor
Spouse(s)	Diana Boddington

He began his acting career in repertory theatre. His films included The Ipcress File (1965), It! (1967), The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), Under Milk Wood, Endless Night and Savage Messiah (all 1972).[1] On television he had a major role as Samuel Evans in Carrie's War (1974), and recurring roles in How Green Was My Valley (1975–76), as Mr. Elias, and in Emergency-Ward 10. He also featured as Professor Parry in the Doctor Who adventure The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967).

Richards was married to the distinguished stage manager Diana Boddington and they had two children.[2]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1949	The Last Days of Dolwyn	Ellis
1957	Time Without Pity	Prison Gatekeeper
1965	The Ipcress File	Dr. Radcliffe
1967	It!	Prof. Weal
1970	The Man Who Haunted Himself	Research Scientist
1972	Under Milk Wood	Rev. Eli Jenkins
1972	Savage Messiah	Mayor
1972	Endless Night	Dr. George Philpott
1989	Twice Under		Uncredited

References

1. http://www.film4.com/filmographies/article/aubrey-richards%5B%5D Aubrey Richards at Film4. retrieved 23 August 2012
2. Hare, David (21 January 2002). "Diana Boddington". The Guardian.

External links

• Aubrey Richards at IMDb