Portrait of Richard Ireson

Richard Ireson

Bio: Born in 1946, Richard Ireson is a former actor who since 1986 has run Narrow Road, an agency for actors and creatives with offices in London and Manchester.
Born: Mon, Dec 16 1946
Death: Mon, Aug 04 2025
Richard Ireson is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Sharpe's Rifles
Sharpe's Rifles
Richard Ireson was 46 in Sharpe's Rifles as 'Sergeant Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of The Object of Beauty
The Object of Beauty
Richard Ireson was 44 in The Object of Beauty as 'Night Porter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1991
Poster of Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Richard Ireson was 43 in Chicago Joe and the Showgirl as 'Reporter 1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Border
Border
Richard Ireson was 41 in Border as 'Lorry Driver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1988
Poster of Hidden City
Hidden City
Richard Ireson was 40 in Hidden City
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1987
Poster of Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
Richard Ireson was 40 in Prick Up Your Ears as 'Man Outside Lavatory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Richard Ireson was 40 in Will You Love Me Tomorrow as 'Barry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of Christmas Present
Christmas Present
Richard Ireson was 39 in Christmas Present as 'Ned'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1985
Poster of Scandalous
Scandalous
Richard Ireson was 37 in Scandalous as '2nd Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final
The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final
Richard Ireson was 35 in The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1982
Poster of Jake's End
Jake's End
Richard Ireson was 35 in Jake's End as 'Stoppo'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1982
Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Richard Ireson was 34 in Sons and Lovers as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1981
Poster of Thank You, Comrades
Thank You, Comrades
Richard Ireson was 32 in Thank You, Comrades as 'Lenin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1978
Poster of Bet Your Life
Bet Your Life
Richard Ireson was 29 in Bet Your Life as 'Jonathan Ross'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of Sunshine in Brixton
Sunshine in Brixton
Richard Ireson was 29 in Sunshine in Brixton as 'Keir Fewkes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1976
Poster of Nuts in May
Nuts in May
Richard Ireson was 29 in Nuts in May as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 1976
Poster of Through the Night
Through the Night
Richard Ireson was 28 in Through the Night as 'Dr Mount'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1975
Poster of A Pint of Plain
A Pint of Plain
Richard Ireson was 28 in A Pint of Plain
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Darwin Adventure
The Darwin Adventure
Richard Ireson was 25 in The Darwin Adventure as 'Wickam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1972
Poster of Doctor Who: The Krotons
Doctor Who: The Krotons
Richard Ireson was 22 in Doctor Who: The Krotons as 'Axus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of Doctor Who: The Mind Robber
Doctor Who: The Mind Robber
Richard Ireson was 21 in Doctor Who: The Mind Robber as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales of the Tardis
Tales of the Tardis
Richard Ireson was 76+ in Tales of the Tardis as 'Soldier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
Richard Ireson was 46+ in Sharpe as 'Sergeant Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of The Nineteenth Hole
The Nineteenth Hole
Richard Ireson was 42+ in The Nineteenth Hole as 'The Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Richard Ireson was 42+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Inspector Fournier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Christabel
Christabel
Richard Ireson was 41+ in Christabel as 'Volk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 16 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Richard Ireson was 40+ in The New Statesman as 'Inspector Radford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Star Cops
Star Cops
Richard Ireson was 40+ in Star Cops as 'Mike (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1987
Poster of Rockliffe's Babies
Rockliffe's Babies
Richard Ireson was 40+ in Rockliffe's Babies as 'Commander Blythe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1987
Poster of Bulman
Bulman
Richard Ireson was 38+ in Bulman as 'DS Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 05 1985
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Richard Ireson was 38+ in EastEnders as 'Sparrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of Travelling Man
Travelling Man
Richard Ireson was 37+ in Travelling Man as 'Inspector Jakeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 07 1984
Poster of Charlie
Charlie
Richard Ireson was 37+ in Charlie as 'Stan Pearce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Diana
Diana
Richard Ireson was 37+ in Diana as 'Charlie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 1984
Poster of Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Richard Ireson was 36+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies as 'Tyrkov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983
Poster of Bird of Prey
Bird of Prey
Richard Ireson was 35+ in Bird of Prey as 'DS Eric Vine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 22 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
Richard Ireson was 32+ in Minder as 'Market Stallholder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The New Avengers
The New Avengers
Richard Ireson was 29+ in The New Avengers as 'Vernon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of Bill Brand
Bill Brand
Richard Ireson was 29+ in Bill Brand as 'Wellburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1976
Poster of Plays for Britain
Plays for Britain
Richard Ireson was 29+ in Plays for Britain as 'Keir Fewkes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 06 1976
Poster of Soldier and Me
Soldier and Me
Richard Ireson was 27+ in Soldier and Me as 'Greasy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1974
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Richard Ireson was 27+ in Playhouse as 'Stoppo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line
Richard Ireson was 24+ in The Onedin Line as 'Carlaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Richard Ireson was 16+ in Doctor Who as 'Soldier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963