Richard was born on the fourteenth day of June in the year nineteen sixty-seven in the charming seaside town of Hove, which is situated in the county of Sussex, England. He embarked on a journey to hone his craft as an actor by training at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, also known as LAMDA.
As his early career began to take shape, he had the privilege of appearing in the world premiere of Kay Adshead's thought-provoking play "Ravings; Dreamings" at the Manchester Library Theatre alongside the talented Julie Kate Olivier. In the year nineteen ninety-five, he had the opportunity to tread the boards at the esteemed Aldwych Theatre, taking on a role in Tom Stoppard's critically acclaimed production of "Indian Ink".
In recent years, Richard has made a significant impact in the world of television and film. One of his most notable roles on the small screen was as Ryall in Stephen Poliakoff's highly acclaimed and award-winning drama "Dancing On The Edge", which boasted an impressive cast that included the talented Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Goodman, and Jacqueline Bisset.
Richard's impressive film credits include appearances in the blockbuster hit "Rogue One A Star Wars Story", the Oscar-nominated "45 Years", the action-packed "Sherlock Holmes; A Game Of Shadows", the biographical drama "The Theory Of Everything", and the culinary-themed comedy-drama "Burnt" alongside Bradley Cooper, which was directed by the acclaimed John Wells.
