Ian William Richardson (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Conservative politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC 's House of Cards …

A classical actor (and founding member in 1960 of the Royal Shakespeare Company), Richardson earned international fame as the villainous Francis Urquart in the BBC television trilogy, …

Feb 9, 2007 · Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's …

Feb 10, 2007 · Ian Richardson was a Scottish film, television and stage actor who was a major figure at the Royal Shakespeare Company before gaining international fame for his television …

Sep 2, 2021 · Although he achieved national fame as the Machiavellian Francis Urquhart in BBC television’s House of Cards (1990), Ian Richardson, who died in his sleep at 72, was primarily …

Feb 27, 2025 · Today, we delve into the fascinating life of Ian Richardson, a name synonymous with brilliance in acting. Whether you’re a fan of the BBC series House of Cards or a …

He first appeared on stage at the age of 14, in an amateur production of Charles Dickens ' A Tale of Two Cities. The director encouraged his talent but warned that he would need to lose his …

Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor. He is best known for his role as the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the House of Cards …

Ian William Richardson (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Conservative politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC 's House of Cards …

Ian William Richardson (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) [1] was a Scottish actor who was well known for his role as Francis Urquhart in House of Cards. He won a Drama Desk Award in 1976.