Richard de Pearsall Pearson (1 August 1918 – 2 August 2011) was an English character actor, who appeared in numerous film, television and stage productions over a period of 65 years. He played leading roles in several London West End plays and also supported Maggie Smith, Robert Morley and others in long-running West End stage productions. His many screen appearances included character parts in three Polanski films.

Richard Pearson

Acting Born August 2, 1918 – Died August 2, 2011 Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, UK

Richard de Pearsall Pearson (1 August 1918 – 2 August 2011) was an English character actor, who appeared in numerous film, television and stage productions over a period of 65 years. He played leading roles in several London West End plays and also supported Maggie Smith, Robert Morley and others in long-running West End stage productions. His many screen appearances included character parts in three Polanski films.

Known For

Columbo

Diver

Play for Today

Alfred

The Wednesday Play

Fatty

The Wednesday Play

Headmaster

BBC Play of the Month

Koolyghin

BBC Play of the Month

Rev. Canon Chasuble

BBC Play of the Month

Herbert Soppitt

BBC Play of the Month

Mazzini Dunn

Tales of the Unexpected

Michael Carey

Danger Man

Keith Smith

Inspector Morse

Jerome Hogg

No Hiding Place