Richard Durden
Known for
Careers this long are unusual: Richard Durden is a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Careers that pass the 59-year mark are a small club. 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is where the largest audience met him. 'Batman' is a second title with real reach.
Richard Durden
32 Movies · 45 Series
Careers this long are unusual: Richard Durden is a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Careers that pass the 59-year mark are a small club. 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is where the largest audience met him. 'Batman' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays First Order Officer
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Plays Ambassador Bennington
From Paris with Love
2010
Plays Dr. Hale
The Jacket
2005
Plays TV Director
Batman
1989
Plays Olympius
Agora
2009
Plays Alexander Cathcart
The Awakening
2011
Plays Board Member
Oliver Twist
2005
Plays Archbishop
Anonymous
2011
Plays Second Officer
Scars of Dracula
1970
Plays Minister of Justice
Superstition
2001
Plays Sir Norman Jeffcoate
JOY
2024
Plays Jan Smuts
Churchill
2017
Plays Laurence Garner
The First 9½ Weeks
1998
Plays Town Justice
The Reckoning
2004
Plays Headmaster Ashbourne
Bobbie's Girl
2002
Plays Police officer #1
Cheaper 2 Keep Her
Plays Vicar
The Best Man
2005
Plays Ambassador Taylor
Amen.
2002
Plays Black
The Innocent
1993
Plays Barão de Rosthschild
Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei
1999
Plays Jeremy's Father
Man of the Hour
2018
Plays Carl
The Heavy
2010
Plays Proctor
Not Only But Always
2004
Plays Sykes-Herring
The Grotesque
1995
Plays Evil Angel/Knight
Doctor Faustus
1967
Plays Smith
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel
1996
Plays Ephesus Townsperson
The Comedy of Errors
1978
Plays Father Jimmy
Papadopoulos & Sons
2012
Plays Samuel Parr
Late Shift
2022
Plays Jaques
A Woman at War
1991
TV Shows
Plays Oscar Matteson
Back to Life
2019
Plays Dr John Foster
Trial & Retribution
1997
Plays Sir Henry
World Without End
2012
Plays BBC Official
To Play the King
1993
Plays Havergill
Noble House
1988
Plays Lord Dodds
Harlots
2017
Plays Dent
Bugs
1995
Plays Charles
Ghosts
2019
Plays Conor Hodgson
Silent Witness
1996
Plays Lord Justice Lawrence
Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial
2006
Plays Mr. Hawtrey
Fingersmith
2005
Plays Reverend David Bancroft
Sleepers
1991
Plays Armstrong
Madson
1996
Plays Grand Wizard Egbert Hellibore
The Worst Witch
1998
Plays Gentleman
Daniel Deronda
2002
Plays Mr. Boggle
Agatha Raisin
2016
Plays Dr. Pritchard
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Archibald Lovat
The House of Eliott
1991
Plays The Physician
The Borgias
2011
Plays Doctor
The Change
2023
Plays Dr. Sturgess
Hidden
2011
Plays Sir Athelstane Jervis
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
2006
Plays Dr Wilkinson
Hex
2004
Plays Mr. Prestcott
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Anton Novak
Highlander: The Raven
1998
Plays Henry
The Gold
2023
Plays Commissaire Dupont
Lovejoy
1986
Plays George Morgan
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Anthony Sherman
Justice
1971
Plays John Crudaal
2Point4 Children
1991
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Secret Santa Project
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard Durden and where are they from?
Richard Durden is 82 years old, born on February 8, 1944 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Durden?
Richard Durden is best known for roles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Batman, From Paris with Love.
How many movies has Richard Durden been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1967), Richard Durden has appeared in 32 movies and 44 TV shows.
What was Richard Durden's first movie?
The career of Richard Durden began with Doctor Faustus (1967).
What is Richard Durden's most recent movie or series?
Richard Durden's most recent release is The Secret Santa Project, which premiered on November 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Richard Durden appeared in?
On television, Richard Durden has appeared in Bridgerton, Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Borgias, Midsomer Murders.
Richard Durden
1944-02-08 · Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK
Mark Richard Durden-Smith (born 8 February 1944), known as Richard Durden, is an English actor, with a range of television, film and stage credits.