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Richard Todd

Richard Todd is known for The Longest Day (1962), Stage Fright (1950), Asylum (1972).

Biography

Richard Andrew Palethorpe-Todd (11 June 1919 – 3 December 2009) was an Irish actor known for his leading man roles of the 1950s. He received a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male, and an Academy Award for Best Actor nomination and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor nomination for his performance as Corporal Lachlan MacLachlan in the 1949 film The Hasty Heart. His other notable roles include Jonathan Cooper in Stage Fright (1950), Wing Commander Guy Gibson in The Dam Busters (1955), Sir Walter Raleigh in The Virgin Queen (1955), and Major John Howard in The Longest Day (1962). He was previously a Captain in the British Army during the Second World War, fighting in the D-Day landings as a member of the 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion.

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Questions about Richard Todd

How many Richard Todd films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 53 films with Richard Todd, from 1937 to 2000.

What is the best rated Richard Todd film?

The best rated Richard Todd film in the catalogue is The Longest Day (1962), rated 7.6.

What was the first Richard Todd film?

The first Richard Todd film in the catalogue is Stage Fright, from 1950.

Who has Richard Todd worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Richard Todd shares the most credits with Erwin Hillier (2 films), John Mills (2 films) and Michael Anderson (2 films).

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AWARDS 2 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
director
Studied at
Shrewsbury School · Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Spouse
Catherine Stewart Crawford Grant-Bogle · Virginia Mailer

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Full filmography

61 films — 53 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

8 titles

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