Richard Laing

Richard Laing

Personal Details

Biography

Richard's early life was marked by a unique blend of American and British influences, as he spent his childhood in Virginia Beach and Washington D.C., before relocating to Hampshire in the UK to join his family and pursue a career in acting. This move allowed him to cultivate his craft under the guidance of esteemed British Theatre directors, including the renowned Sir Peter Hall and Lucy Bailey.

Throughout his career, Richard has had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse range of talented individuals, from acclaimed filmmakers like Christopher Nolan, Bille August, and Rob Letterman, to esteemed actors such as Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Tambor.

In recent years, Richard's work can be seen in a variety of high-profile productions, including the Netflix series The Last Tsars, HBO's hit show Game Of Thrones, and the feature film 55 Steps, which boasts an impressive cast list featuring Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Tambor.

Career

2018
55 Steps
55 Steps as Ben Clandon
Beast
Beast as News Reporter
2016
Now You See Me 2
Now You See Me 2 as Lionel Shrike
2015
The Rezort
The Rezort as Kyle Gibbs
2010
Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels as Nigel Travel Writer
2006
V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta as Parliament Lieutenant
2005
Batman Begins
Batman Begins as Arkham Chase Cop
2000
Aberdeen
Aberdeen as Father
1999
The Dark Room
The Dark Room as DC Charlie Xavier
1997
Bent
Bent as SS Guard
2007