Richard Ireson
Known for
Richard Ireson is an actor with a place in film and television credits with a profile that the databases keep short. 'Prick Up Your Ears' appears under his name too. The first credit on record dates from 1968. If there is a pattern, it is drama. There are 32 credits to go on. He plays Sparrow in 'EastEnders'.
Richard Ireson
11 Movies
21 Series
Richard Ireson is an actor with a place in film and television credits with a profile that the databases keep short. 'Prick Up Your Ears' appears under his name too. The first credit on record dates from 1968. If there is a pattern, it is drama. There are 32 credits to go on. He plays Sparrow in 'EastEnders'.
Movies
Plays Man Outside Lavatory
Prick Up Your Ears
1987
Plays Reporter 1
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
1990
Plays Night Porter
The Object of Beauty
1991
Plays 2nd Taxi Driver
Scandalous
1984
Plays Axus
Doctor Who: The Krotons
1969
Plays Soldier
Doctor Who: The Mind Robber
1968
Plays Father
The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final
1982
TV Shows
Plays Frank McNab
Hold the Back Page
1985
Plays Sparrow
EastEnders
1985
Plays Greasy
Soldier and Me
1974
Plays Stan Pearce
Charlie
1984
Plays Soldier
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Wellburn
Bill Brand
1976
Plays DS Eric Vine
Bird of Prey
1982
Plays Market Stallholder
Minder
1979
Plays Inspector Fournier
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Soldier
Tales of the Tardis
2023
Plays Inspector Radford
The New Statesman
1987
Plays Carlaw
The Onedin Line
1971
Plays Tyrkov
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
Plays Stoppo
Playhouse
1974
Plays Vernon
The New Avengers
1976
Plays Mike (voice)
Star Cops
1987
Plays Commander Blythe
Rockliffe's Babies
1987
Plays DS Cooper
Bulman
1985
Plays Inspector Jakeman
Travelling Man
1984
Plays Sergeant Williams
Sharpe
1993
Plays Charlie
Diana
1984
Plays Keir Fewkes
Plays for Britain
1976
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Sharpe's Rifles
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Tales of the Tardis
Soldier · 1 episode
2023
TV
Sharpe
Sergeant Williams · 1 episode
1993–
TV
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Inspector Fournier · 1 episode
1992
TV
The Object of Beauty
Night Porter
1991
Film
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Reporter 1
1990
Film
The New Statesman
Inspector Radford · 1 episode
1987
TV
Star Cops
Mike (voice) · 1 episode
1987
TV
Prick Up Your Ears
Man Outside Lavatory
1987
Film
Rockliffe's Babies
Commander Blythe · 1 episode
1987–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Ireson still alive?
Richard Ireson passed away on August 4, 2025 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Ireson?
Richard Ireson is best known for roles in Prick Up Your Ears, Sharpe's Rifles, The Object of Beauty.
How many movies has Richard Ireson been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1968), Richard Ireson has appeared in 11 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Richard Ireson's first movie?
The career of Richard Ireson began with Doctor Who: The Mind Robber (1968).
What is Richard Ireson's most recent movie or series?
Richard Ireson's most recent release is Tales of the Tardis, which premiered on November 1, 2023.
What TV shows has Richard Ireson appeared in?
On television, Richard Ireson has appeared in Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, EastEnders, The New Statesman.
Richard Ireson
1946-12-16
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.