Ralph Riach, a renowned Scottish actor, entered this world on January 26, 1936, in the charming city of Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom. As a talented thespian, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, featuring in a plethora of notable films, including the critically acclaimed "Cloud Atlas" (2012),the iconic historical epic "Braveheart" (1995),and the intriguing drama "Death Defying Acts" (2007). After a life filled with passion and dedication to his craft, Ralph Riach's mortal journey came to a close on March 20, 2022, in his beloved Scotland, UK.
Personal Details
BornJan 26, 1936 Elgin, Scotland, UK
Biography
Career
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2018
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Grandpa's Great Escape as Mr. Willkins
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2015

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story as John Laurie
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2014

What We Did on Our Holiday as Jimmy Cazzarotto
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2012

Cloud Atlas as Ernie
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2011

Young James Herriot as Professor Henry Legge
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2009

Is Anybody There? as Clive
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2008

Good as Brunau
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2007

Death Defying Acts as Mr. Robertson
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2006

Copying Beethoven as Wenzel Schlemmer
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Low Winter Sun as Mister Gillot
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2005
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2004

One Last Chance as Mr. Murray
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Quite Ugly One Morning as Alexander Kinross
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The Rocket Post as Old Donald
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2002

Black Plague as Physician
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2001

The Russian Bride as Larry
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2000

Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes as The Strand Editor
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The House of Mirth as Lord Hubert Dacy
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1999

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc as an english judge
{"id":7854,"title":"The Governess","year":"1998","character":"Mr. Hewlett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-governess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7854.jpg"},"released":1}
1998

The Governess as Mr. Hewlett
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Dangerous Beauty as Lorenzo Gritti
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Mosley as Ramsay MacDonald
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1996

Hamish Macbeth as TV John McIver
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1995

Braveheart as Priest No. 1
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1990

Crossing the Line as Laundry Manager