Edwin Richfield was an American actor known for his roles in Quatermass and the Pit, Interpol Calling, and Harriet’s Back in Town. He was born on September 11, 1921, in London, England, and passed away on August 2, 1990, in Shrewsbury, England.
Personal and Family Life
Richfield was married to Jan Holden from 1952 until their divorce in 1973. They had three children together. In addition to his acting career, he and his wife ran a business that produced glass fiber portable outside cabins.
Career Highlights
As a British character actor, Richfield often played authoritative or military characters. He was part of the Royal Shakespeare Company and participated in the inaugural Shakespeare Project in New York in 1983. He was also considered for a part in the Doctor Who series.
Death and Legacy
Edwin Richfield died from cancer on August 2, 1990. He left behind a legacy of performances in both film and television that showcased his talent and versatility as an actor.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ha’penny Breeze | 1950-12-30 | David King |
| Life Is a Circus | 1960-02-16 | Driver |
| Flannelfoot | 1953-11-01 | Bill Neilson |
| The Camp on Blood Island | 1958-04-15 | Sergeant-Major |
| The Secret of Blood Island | 1964-12-01 | Tom O’Reilly |
| Quatermass and the Pit | 1967-11-09 | Minister |
| X the Unknown | 1956-09-21 | Soldier Burned on Back |
| Doctor Who: The Sea Devils | 1972-04-01 | Captain Hart |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Julian West |
| Gideon’s Way | 1965-03-18 | Frank Dobson |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Mestor |
| Hancock’s Half Hour | 1956-07-06 | N/A |