Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy. He was also a leading Shakespearean stage actor.

Read more about Ian Richardson:  Early Life, Stage Work, Films, Television, Death, Honours, Selected Filmography

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