John Richardson, a classically handsome individual, embarked on his acting career with minor roles in British films towards the end of the 1950s. His initial notable role was opposite the iconic Barbara Steele in the gothic horror masterpiece Black Sunday (1960),directed by the renowned Mario Bava.
His subsequent massive success came with Don Chaffey's One Million Years B.C. (1966),a prehistoric epic starring the captivating Raquel Welch, produced by the esteemed Hammer Films. Following in the footsteps of other actors, Richardson went on to appear in numerous Italian films, including Umberto Lenzi's horror movie Eyeball (1975),Michele Soavi's The Church (1989),and many others.
In addition to his acting pursuits, Richardson had a profound passion for collecting automobiles. He often appeared in films, provided that an automobile was included in the contract. However, his recent film appearances in the 1980s led him to ultimately retire from acting altogether.
Interestingly, Richardson's true passion lay in photography, and he showed little interest in revisiting his cinematic career. John Richardson's life came to a close on January 4, 2021, due to complications related to COVID-19, just two weeks shy of his 87th birthday.
