Rio Fanning
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Public film databases know Rio Fanning as a British actor with a career that has left few written traces. His name appears on 23 credits. He features in 'Priest', playing Bishop. The trail starts in 1962.
Rio Fanning
7 Movies
16 Series
Public film databases know Rio Fanning as a British actor with a career that has left few written traces. His name appears on 23 credits. He features in 'Priest', playing Bishop. The trail starts in 1962.
TV Shows
Plays Blind Mickey
Tom Grattan's War
1968
Plays Grogan
Budgie
1971
Plays Joe Mulligan
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
Plays Corporal Sullivan
The Regiment
1972
Plays Telegraphist
The Champions
1968
Plays Harker
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Danvers
The Avengers
1961
Plays John Corry
The Man in Room 17
1965
Plays T.P. O'Connor
Number 10
1983
Plays Mike Kelly
The Adventurer
1972
Writer
Plays Bishop Stirland
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Father Frost
Father Ted
1995
Plays Castle
The Onedin Line
1971
Plays Bob Cheever
The Sandbaggers
1978
Plays Barman
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Plays Phillips
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
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Full Filmography
13 Steps Down
Dr. Stephen Reeves
2012
Film
Monk Dawson
Fr Abbot
1998
Film
The Steal
Used Car Dealer
1995
Film
Father Ted
Father Frost · 1 episode
1995–
TV
Priest
Bishop
1995
Film
Peak Practice
Bishop Stirland · 1 episode
1993–
TV
Thin Air
Rev. Mr Forster
1988
Film
Number 10
T.P. O'Connor · 1 episode
1983–
TV
The Agatha Christie Hour
Barman · 1 episode
1982–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rio Fanning still alive?
Rio Fanning passed away on August 12, 2018 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Rio Fanning?
Rio Fanning is best known for roles in Priest, The Steal, A Prize of Arms.
How many movies has Rio Fanning been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1962), Rio Fanning has appeared in 7 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Rio Fanning's first movie?
The career of Rio Fanning began with The Primitives (1962).
What is Rio Fanning's most recent movie or series?
Rio Fanning's most recent release is 13 Steps Down, which premiered on August 13, 2012.
What TV shows has Rio Fanning appeared in?
On television, Rio Fanning has appeared in Doctor Who, Father Ted, The Avengers, All Creatures Great and Small.
Rio Fanning
1931-11-07 · Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
Public film databases know Rio Fanning as a British actor with a career that has left few written traces. His name appears on 23 credits. He features in 'Priest', playing Bishop. The trail starts in 1962.