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Richard Briers - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 14, 1934 |
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| Died | February 17, 2013 (age 79) |
| Birthplace | Raynes Park, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Richard Briers's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Richard Briers is best known for his leading role as Tom Good in the popular BBC sitcom 'The Good Life' (1975–1978), as well as numerous performances in Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare film adaptations and the sitcom 'Ever Decreasing Circles'. |
Intro
Richard Briers was a distinguished English actor of stage, television, film, and radio, best known for his comedic and dramatic roles throughout a career spanning over five decades.
Early Life & Background
Richard Briers was born Richard David Briers on January 14, 1934, in Raynes Park, London. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 1956, after completing his national service in the Royal Air Force.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Tom Good in the BBC sitcom 'The Good Life' (1975–1978)
- Played Martin Bryce in 'Ever Decreasing Circles' (1984–1989)
- Appeared in Kenneth Branagh's film adaptations of Shakespeare, including 'Henry V', 'Much Ado About Nothing', and 'Hamlet'
- Narrated the children's cartoon 'Roobarb' and its sequel 'Roobarb and Custard Too'
- Awarded an OBE in 1989 and later promoted to CBE in 2003 for services to drama
Trivia
- Richard Briers was the cousin of actor Terry-Thomas.
- He was an accomplished radio performer and audiobook narrator.
- Briers had a long-standing collaboration with Kenneth Branagh, appearing in several of his films.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Richard Briers born?
Richard Briers was born the 14 January 1934.
Where is Richard Briers from?
Raynes Park, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About January 14th, 1934, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 14, 1934, German pastors publicly opposed Reich Bishop Ludwig Müller's decree that restricted public discussion of church policies. Approximately 1,500 clergy members read a protest against the administration of the Reich Church from their pulpits, challenging Müller's authority. This act of defiance was part of the broader resistance within the Confessing Church against the Nazification of Protestant churches in Germany.
- Day of the week: January 14th, 1934 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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