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Richard St John Francis Harris (1 October 1930 – 25 October 2002) [1] was an Irish actor and singer. Having studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he rose to prominence as an icon of the British New Wave. He received numerous accolades including the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, and a Grammy Award.
IMDb profile of Richard Harris, an Irish actor who starred in films such as This Sporting Life, Unforgiven, Gladiator and Harry Potter. Learn about his life, career, achievements and death from tuberculosis.
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- Limerick, Ireland
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- Bloomsbury, London, England, UK
Apr 26, 2024 · Richard Harris, Irish stage and screen actor known for flamboyant performances, offstage indulgences, and singing the hit song ‘MacArthur Park.’. His best-known films included This Sporting Life, Camelot, A Man Called Horse, The Field, Unforgiven, Gladiator, and the first two Harry Potter movies.
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- Richard Harris was an Irish actor on stage and screen who became known for his offstage indulgences and flamboyant performances. Some of his notabl...
- Richard Harris played the role of the wizard Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001; also released as Harry Potter and the...
- Richard Harris's first film appearance was in Alive and Kicking (1958).
- The film adaptation of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s Broadway hit Camelot (1967) revealed Richard Harris's pleasant singing voice. The movi...
- Richard Harris died on October 25, 2002, in London, England.
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IMDb provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Richard Harris, an Irish actor who starred in films such as This Sporting Life, Camelot, Unforgiven and Harry Potter. Learn about his family, awards, trivia and more.
- October 1, 1930
- October 25, 2002
Jun 7, 2014 · The web page reports the death of actor Richard Harris in 2002, who played Professor Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. It also summarizes his career, personality and roles in other films and stage plays.
Oct 26, 2002 · Richard Harris, the voluble Irishman who starred as King Arthur in the film version of ''Camelot'' and more recently played Albus Dumbledore, the wise, magical and benign headmaster in the...
Oct 27, 2002 · A tribute to the late Irish actor Richard Harris, who played diverse roles from King Arthur to Albus Dumbledore. Read his interviews, career highlights, and personal anecdotes from Roger Ebert.
