Richard Pearson was an American actor known for his roles in Pirates (1986), Macbeth (1971), and Middlemarch (1968).
Personal and Family Life
Richard Pearson was born on August 1, 1918, in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. He was married to Patricia Dickson from 1949 until his passing, and together they had two children. Pearson was noted for his work as the voice of Mole in several adaptations of The Wind in the Willows.
Death and Legacy
Richard Pearson passed away on August 2, 2011, in Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England, due to myocardial degeneration. He left behind a legacy in acting with memorable performances in film and television, particularly for his work in classic literary adaptations.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tess | 1979-10-06 | Vicar of Marlott |
| Whoops Apocalypse | 1986-05-06 | Michael Sumpter (Defence Secretary) |
| The Blue Parrot | 1953-10-01 | Quinney |
| The Wind in the Willows | 1983-12-30 | Mole |
| Love Among the Ruins | 1975-03-06 | George Druce |
| Dangerous Cargo | 1954-05-01 | Noel |
| Guns of Darkness | 1962-07-19 | Herbert Bastian |
| Attempt to Kill | 1961-08-01 | Frank Weyman |
| She Fell Among Thieves | 1978-03-01 | Father Below |
| The Mirror Crack’d | 1980-09-19 | Doctor Haydock |
| Alan Through the Looking Glass | 1973-12-25 | |
| Royal Flash | 1975-10-10 | Duchy Chamberlain |
| Catch Me a Spy | 1971-09-06 | Haldene |
| It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet | 1976-11-18 | |
| Inspector Clouseau | 1968-07-19 | Shockley |
| The Strange Affair | 1968-08-22 | |
| Charlie Bubbles | 1968-02-11 | Accountant |
| The Woman in Question | 1950-10-03 | Detective |