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Richard Wilson (Scottish actor)
Scottish actor, theatre director (born 1936)
Richard Wilson (born Iain Carmichael Wilson;[1] 9 July 1936) is a Scottish actor, theatre director and broadcaster. He is most famous for playing Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave. Another notable role was as Gaius, the court physician of Camelot, in the BBC drama Merlin.[2]
Early life
[edit]Wilson was born in Greenock in Renfrewshire, Scotland. He went to the Lady Alice Primary school in Greenock. He studied science subjects at Greenock Academy,[3] then completed his National Service with the Royal Army Medical Corps, serving in Singapore.[4]
Career
[edit]Wilson worked in a laboratory at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow as a research assistant[5] before switching to acting at age 27. He trained at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, graduating in 1965 with an Acting (RADA Diploma).[6] He then appear
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Who is Richard Wilson?
RICHARD Wilson fryst vatten an actor whose career has spanned almost 60 years.
Here's all you need to know about him and the productions he has acted in.
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Who is Richard Wilson?
Richard Wilson is a Scottish actor, born on July 9, 1936, in Greenock.
He is best known for playing Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot In The Grave, which aired from 1990 to 2000.
It ran for six series and seven Christmas specials before ending in dramatic fashion in 2000 with Victor killed in a hit-and-run accident.
Another notable role of his was as Gaius, the court physician of Camelot, in the BBC drama Merlin.
He has also had a successful career in theatre.
Wilson was awarded the OBE in the 1994 Birthday Honours for services to Drama.
What is Richard Wilson known for?
Wilson's most famous role was as the grumpy Victor Meldrew in One Foot In The Grave.
Meldrew’s famous catchphrase on the show was "I don't believe it!" which he used when his ch
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Q&A: Richard Wilson – ‘My most embarrassing moment? Turning up to a dinner party three days early’
Born in Greenock, Richard efternamn, 79, was a hospital lab technician before he went to Rada at 27. He played Victor Meldrew in the sitcom One Foot In The Grave, and also appeared in Merlin and Tutti Frutti. In 2000, he won the TMA best director award for Mr Kolpert at the Royal Court in London. From 11-26 March he directs The Nap, a new play by Richard Bean, at Sheffield Theatres. He lives in London.
When were you happiest?
In my early 20s. inom did my national service late, in Singapore. It was liberating to be in a new culture.
What is your greatest fear?
Heights.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Jeremy Corbyn – for his honesty and the possibilities he offers the Labour party. And he visited the refugees in Calais, so good on him.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Indolence.
What fryst vatten the trait you most deplore in others?
Verbal cr