Richard Morant

Richard Morant

Deceased · Born: Oct 30, 1945 · Died: Nov 9, 2011

Personal Details

BornOct 30, 1945 Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Valerie Buchanan

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 9, 2011 )
  • Melissa Louise Fairbanks

    ( Jan 18, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Philip Morant
Relatives
  • Angela Morant (Sibling)
  • Penelope Wilton (Cousin)

Biography

Richard Morant, a talented actor, entered the world on October 30, 1945, in the charming town of Shipston-on-Stour, located in the picturesque county of Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he captured the hearts of audiences with his captivating performances in various television shows and films.

Some of his most notable roles include his portrayal of Robert Falcon Scott in the BBC miniseries "The Last Place on Earth" in 1985, his iconic performance as Frederick Abberline in the 1988 television film "Jack the Ripper", and his recurring role as Mr. Ellis Trencrom in the popular BBC series "Poldark" from 1975.

In his personal life, Richard Morant was married twice, first to Valerie Buchanan and then to Melissa Louise Fairbanks. He left an indelible mark on the world of acting, and his passing on November 9, 2011, in Richmond, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, was met with sadness by his fans and colleagues alike.

Career

1999
1989
Scandal
Scandal as D’Lazlo
1988
Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper as Dr. Acland
1985
The Last Place on Earth
The Last Place on Earth as Capt. 'Titus' Oates
1984
The Company of Wolves
The Company of Wolves as Wealthy Groom
The Mad Death
The Mad Death as Johnny Dalry
1982
Poldark
Poldark as Dr. Dwight Enys
1974
Mahler
Mahler as Max
1971
Play for Today
Play for Today as Conrad McKenna
1970
Edward II
Edward II as Earl of Leicester/ Levune
1969
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Replacement Pilot - Red Section 'Red 2' (uncredited)