Richard Leech
Known for
Richard Leech is a screen veteran of the old school known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The list also holds 'Night of the Demon'. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 73 years. Brigadier in 'Gandhi' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Richard Leech
40 Movies
25 Series
Richard Leech is a screen veteran of the old school known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The list also holds 'Night of the Demon'. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 73 years. Brigadier in 'Gandhi' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Movies
Plays Brigadier
Gandhi
1982
Plays First Officer William Murdoch
A Night to Remember
1958
Plays Inspector Mottrarn
Night of the Demon
1957
Plays Captain Crosbie
Ice Cold in Alex
1958
Plays Antonio
Twelfth Night
1970
Plays Squadron Leader H. M. Young, D.F.C.
The Dam Busters
1955
Plays Doctor
A Handful of Dust
1988
Plays Murika
The War Lover
1962
Plays Valletta
Occupations
1974
Plays Doctor
Life at the Top
1965
Plays Phelim O'Toole
The Fighting Prince of Donegal
1966
Plays Inspector Bob Dean
The Terror of the Tongs
1961
Plays Moore
Young Winston
1972
Plays Captain Alec Rattray
Tunes of Glory
1960
Plays Lieutenant Strain
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
1957
Plays Alex
The Iron Petticoat
1956
Plays Dr. West
The Shooting Party
1985
Plays Nightwatchman / Gilson
The Long Arm
1956
Plays Beck
Champions
1984
Plays Hobson
The Wind Cannot Read
1958
Plays Henry Strangeways
The Moonraker
1958
Plays John Hammond
It's Never Too Late
1956
Plays Irish Doctor
I Thank a Fool
1962
Plays Harry Bunnion
Children Galore
1955
Plays Detective Sergeant
The Cracksman
1963
Plays Cpt. Brewster
These Dangerous Years
1957
Plays Alan Phipps
Ricochet
1963
Plays Dr. Allen
Got It Made
1974
Plays Casualty Doctor
The Feminine Touch
1956
Plays Carter
Lease of Life
1954
Plays Steve Lawlor
Dublin Nightmare
1958
Plays Alec Weathersfield
The Flood
1963
Plays Doug Randle
Walk a Tightrope
1963
TV Shows
Plays 'Rogue' Riderhood
Our Mutual Friend
1958
Plays Richard Bolt
The Gold Robbers
1969
Plays Mr. Rochester
Jane Eyre
1963
Plays Charles Porton
Crown Court
1972
Plays Gatherer Hade
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Hanson
Interpol Calling
1959
Plays Col. Drew
The Avengers
1961
Plays Wilfred Thorne
The Barchester Chronicles
1982
Plays Mr. Hogarth
Dickens of London
1976
Plays Grant
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Sir Liones
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Plays Joby King
The Enigma Files
1980
Plays Uncle Harry
Smiley's People
1982
Plays Edward
Half Hour Story
1967
Plays Stewart
The Saint
1962
Plays Admiral Pound
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Craig Terrison
The New Avengers
1976
Plays Orderly
One Step Beyond
1959
Plays Captain Maple
The Human Jungle
1963
Plays Summers
Public Eye
1965
Plays Fr. Carrow
Playhouse
1974
Plays Peter Masters
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Duval
Man of the World
1962
Plays Sir Arnold Latham
Lytton's Diary
1985
Plays Arthur Killip
Village Hall
1974
Latest Trailers
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A Handful of Dust
Full Filmography
A Handful of Dust
Doctor
1988
Film
The Shooting Party
Dr. West
1985
Film
Lytton's Diary
Sir Arnold Latham · 1 episode
1985–
TV
Champions
Beck
1984
Film
Gandhi
Brigadier
1982
Film
The Barchester Chronicles
Wilfred Thorne · 2 episodes
1982–
TV
Smiley's People
Uncle Harry · 1 episode
1982–
TV
The Unborn
Father Carrow
1980
Film
The Enigma Files
Joby King · 1 episode
1980–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Leech still alive?
Richard Leech passed away on March 24, 2004 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Leech?
Richard Leech is best known for roles in Gandhi, Night of the Demon, A Night to Remember.
How many movies has Richard Leech been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1953), Richard Leech has appeared in 40 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Richard Leech's first movie?
The career of Richard Leech began with The Cruel Sea (1953).
What is Richard Leech's most recent movie or series?
Richard Leech's most recent release is Madama Butterfly - The Met, which premiered on December 21, 1994.
What TV shows has Richard Leech appeared in?
On television, Richard Leech has appeared in Doctor Who, The Avengers, The Saint, Smiley's People.
Richard Leech
1922-11-24 · Dublin, Ireland
Richard Leech is a screen veteran of the old school known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The list also holds 'Night of the Demon'. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 73 years. Brigadier in 'Gandhi' is the role that outgrew the rest.