Edward Petherbridge

Edward Petherbridge

88 · Born: Aug 3, 1936

Personal Details

BornAug 3, 1936 West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Emily Richard

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Louise Petherbridge

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Edward Petherbridge, a renowned actor and writer, entered this world on August 3, 1936, in the charming town of West Bowling, situated in the picturesque county of West Yorkshire, England, UK. Born into a loving family, he has spent his life pursuing his passion for the performing arts, captivating audiences with his remarkable talent in a wide range of roles.

Among his most notable performances are his appearances in the 1971 film "The Guardians", the 1962 production "The River Flows East", and the 1988 television miniseries "Noble House". These roles have cemented his place as a respected and accomplished actor in the industry.

In his personal life, Edward has been blessed with a loving family. Since 1981, he has been married to the talented actress Emily Richard, and together they have two beautiful children. Prior to his current marriage, he was previously wed to Louise Petherbridge.

Throughout his illustrious career, Edward Petherbridge has consistently demonstrated his dedication to his craft, earning him a reputation as a masterful actor and writer. His remarkable journey has been filled with numerous highlights, and it is clear that he will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come.

Career

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2018
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2017
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2016
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass as Gentleman Fish (voice)
{"id":3435,"title":"Pope Joan","year":"2009","character":"Aesculapius","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pope-joan-2009","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3435.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Pope Joan
Pope Joan as Aesculapius
{"id":2779,"title":"Midsomer Murders","year":2006,"character":"Lord Holm","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/midsomer-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders as Lord Holm
{"id":103850710,"title":"The Brief","year":2004,"character":"Gillespie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-brief","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/63f43g37h880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/63f43g37h880.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
The Brief
The Brief as Gillespie
{"id":8600,"title":"The Statement","year":"2003","character":"Dom Vladimir","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-statement","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8600.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
The Statement
The Statement as Dom Vladimir
{"id":154330,"title":"Sword of Honour","year":"2001","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sword-of-honour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154330.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154330.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
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1999
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{"id":8979,"title":"An Awfully Big Adventure","year":"1995","character":"St.Ives","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-awfully-big-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8979.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8979.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":158060,"title":"Performance","year":"1994","character":"Liberal MP","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/performance-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158060.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Performance
Performance as Liberal MP
{"id":160712,"title":"Journey's End","year":"1988","character":"Lt. Osborne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/journeys-end-1988-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160712.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160712.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Journey's End
Journey's End as Lt. Osborne
{"id":103835939,"title":"A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery","year":1987,"character":"Peter Wimsey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-dorothy-l-sayers-mystery","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835939.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835939.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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1984
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1983
King Lear
King Lear as France
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1979
ITV Playhouse
ITV Playhouse as Henry Harrington
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1978
Europe After the Rain
Europe After the Rain as Poetry Reciter
{"id":164556,"title":"Knots","year":"1975","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/knots-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164556.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164556.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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The Ash Tree
The Ash Tree as Sir Richard/Sir Matthew
{"id":165222,"title":"BBC Play of the Month","year":"1972","character":"Lorenzo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc-play-of-the-month-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165222.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165222.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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1971
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1967
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1975
Knots
Knots as Writer