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Richard Tate | |
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| Born | 7 August 1940 Liverpool, England |
| Alma mater | Liverpool Art College |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1975 to present |
| Spouse | Wendy (Married 1963) |
| Children | 3 |
Richard Tate, is an screen (television and film), stage actor and voice over artist. He has been in many well-known films and series such as Chariots of Fire (1980), Brookside, Holby City and Doctor Who (2022), In addition Richard has work in comedy roles such as Andy Capp where he played the Pawn Broker.
Early Life[edit]
Richard was born, during an air raid, on the 7th of August 1940 in Liverpool. He was the son of Mary and Tom. His father Tom was a sales manager while his mother was a P.A at Littlewoods pools. He has one sister, Vivian, who sadly suffered some mental health issue caused by complications at birth.
He started his education at the Lidder Dale Nursery where he says on his first day, “he was subjected to a punch and duty show”. This traumatised him, so he still hates Punch and Judy to this day. Ironically, many years later, he did a Radio four play with Ian Jury, where Richard played Mr Punch.
Eventually Richard secured a scholarship at Liverpool Junior Arts School, where Cynthia Powell was a fellow student.
After a short break, after studying Botanical illustration and horticulture, Richard entered Liverpool Art College where he studied Typographical and Graphic Design. It was at this time he met John Lennon, who married Cynthia Powell.
Career[edit]
After College Richard started his career in publishing, advertising and Higher Education.
In 1975 Richard fulfilled an ambition by becoming a professional actor.
Personal Life[edit]
Richard is married to Wendy and has three Children, two daughters and one son.
When not acting Richard takes an active role in his local Parish church where he sings, is a church guide and is active Reader. As a reader he is on the rota for reading lessons during the services.
Should he find time, Richard says "he pulls out the brushes and paints and relaxes by painting."
Antidotes[edit]
Richard found it interesting that he played John Lennon’s History teacher. This was in the "Nowhere Boy", a 2009 biographical drama film, directed by Sam Taylor-Wood.
Acting Credits[edit]
TV Series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Z Cars | Barman | |
| 1982 | Agatha Christie Hour | Manfred | |
| 1983 - 1984 | Brookside | Robin Tate | |
| 1983 | Up the Elephant and round the Castle | Dave | 1 Episode |
| 1986 | The Theban Plays | (Theban Citizen) | |
| 1988 | Andy Capp (TV series) | (Pawn Broker) | The Anniversary Waltz (1988) Economy Drive (1988) Love Me or Leave Me (1988) Flo's New Frock (1988) The Sporting Life (1988) New Leaf (1988) |
| 1989 | The Bill | Baz | |
| The Chef's apprentice | Domenico | ||
| 1990 | The Manageress | Derrick Patterson | |
| 1990 - 1995 | The Dreamstone | Sargent Blob Albert the dog fish |
51 Episodes Link to Imdb |
| 1992 | Astro Farm | (Various Characters) | Link to Imdb |
| 1993 | Seekers (TV Series) | Georgie | Link to Imdb |
| 1997 | Harry Hill (TV series) | (Indian Chief) | |
| 1996 - 1998 | Bimbles Bucket | Mayor | |
| 1997 | Paddington Bear | (Various voices) | |
| Santa's Last Christmas | Chiefy (Voice) | ||
| Enigma | (Various voice) | ||
| 1998 | Percy the Park Keeper | Percy | |
| 2001 | The Glass | (Photographer) | |
| Eastenders | Mr Wesson | ||
| Perfect Strangers | (Family Member) | ||
| Mersey Beat | Doug Palmer | ||
| 2002 | Holby City | (Clerk of the court) | |
| Pongwiffy | (Various characters) | ||
| 2004 | Doctors | William Herbert | |
| 2007 | Lillies | Grandad Gadney | |
| Get me the producer | Documentary - 4 Episodes | ||
| 2016 | People just do nothing | Peter | 3 Episodes |
| 2020 | Tin Star | Roland Miller | |
| 2022 | Doctor Who | Mr Wilder |
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Snow Queens Revenge | (Various Roles - Voice) | |
| 1995 | Nowhere Boy | (History Teacher) | |
| 1995 | The Adventures of Toad | (Various Roles) | |
| 1996 | The Adventures of Mole | (Various Roles) | |
| 1996 | The Snow Queen | (Various Roles) | |
| 2009 | Chariots of Fire | Crown Prince of Ethiopia | |
| 2021 | Last Train to Christmas | Mr Pastry |
Training Films[edit]
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2014 | London Overground driver training |
| 2015 | B & Q Staff Training Film |