Richard Thorp

Richard Thorp

Deceased · Born: Jan 2, 1932 · Died: May 22, 2013

Personal Details

BornJan 2, 1932 Purley, Surrey, England, UK
Spouse
  • Noola Delany

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Lynn Mellish

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 8, 2025 )
  • Maureen Moore

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 8, 2025 )

Biography

Prolific actor, now most famously associated with the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale, formerly known as Emmerdale Farm, initially garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of Dr. John Rennie in the 1950s television drama Emergency Ward 10, a role that catapulted him to stardom and paved the way for subsequent notable performances in A Family at War and To the Manor Born.

In addition to his impressive television credits, the actor has also appeared in a number of notable films, including the iconic British war drama The Dam Busters.

Throughout his personal life, the actor has been married three times and is the father of four children.

Career

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2001
Emmerdale
Emmerdale as Alan Turner
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1971
A Family at War
A Family at War as Derek Robbins
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1963
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Sword of Lancelot
Sword of Lancelot as Sir Gareth
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The Iron Maiden
The Iron Maiden as Harry Markham
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1962
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1957
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1955
The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters as Squadron Leader H. E. Maudslay, D.F.C.