Richard Briers
Richard Briers was a renowned English actor celebrated for his work in television and film. He is best known for his roles in 'The Good Life' and 'Ever Decreasing Circles.' Briers had a distinguished career spanning several decades, recognized for his distinctive voice and comedic... Read More
Known for
Watership Down (1978)
When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland...
Peter Pan (1953)
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while...
Personal details
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
The Good Life: Inside OutDocumentary celebrating 50 years of The Good Life. |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
The Good Life: Secret & ScandalsThe cosy sitcom had storylines tackling mid-life crises, drunken wife-swapping and more. |
(archive footage) | |
| 2017 |
Roobarb and Custard: The Complete CollectionRoobarb and Custard: The Complete Collection has a lot of 69 episodes, the two pre-school children's shows including the 1974... |
Narrator, Roobarb, Custard / lot of characters. (uncredited) | |
| 2016 |
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at OurselvesDocumentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms... |
Acting Role (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2013 |
Mouse and Mole at Christmas TimeAnimation telling of the adventures of Mouse, Mole, Rat and Owl. Before giving a Twelfth Night party, Mouse makes a... |
Mouse (voice) | |
| 2012 |
Cockneys vs ZombiesA group of Cockneys arm themselves to rescue their elderly relative and his retirement home friends who are trapped and... |
Hamish | |
| 2012 |
Run For Your WifeJohn Smith has been happily involved in a bigamous marriage for five years. He lives with Stephanie in Finsbury and... |
Newspaper Seller | |
| 2011 |
Horror on the High RiseMark Ayres presents a look at the making of Paradise Towers. |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
All About The Good LifeWhat was it really like behind the scenes of The Good Life? With contributions from Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Monty... |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
National Theatre Live: London AssuranceGrace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party... |
Mr. Adolphus Spanker | |
| 2009 |
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need MedleyBig Chris leads a chorus of characters from various animated children's television shows in a medley of seven songs: 1.... |
Roobarb/Custard (voice) | |
| 2007 |
A Bucket O' French and SaundersCompilation of vintage clips from French and Saunders, along with new material. |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 | Self | ||
| 2007 |
KingdomLooks can be deceiving. Peter Kingdom seems to have everything — a man of some standing in the seaside town... |
Jim Wright | |
| 2006 |
TorchwoodThe exploits of a team of people whose job is to investigate the unusual, the strange and the extraterrestrial. |
Parker | |
| 2006 |
As You Like ItWitty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is... |
Adam | |
| 2006 | Unknown character | ||
| 2005 |
Our Hidden LivesBased on the best-selling book by award-winning writer Simon Garfield, four stories from Britain's 'lost decade' (1945 - 1955) are... |
Herbert Brush | |
| 2005 |
Roobarb and Custard TooIn this reboot of 1974 series, Roobarb and Custard Too follows Green dog named Roobarb and the Pink cat named... |
Narrator | |
| 2005 |
ExtrasAndy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s... |
Richard Briers | |
| 2005 |
The Funny Blokes of British ComedyMovie with some of the greatest brittish comedians such as Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese. |
Self | |
| 2005 |
DadLucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers), a cheery... |
Larry James | |
| 2004 |
Agatha Christie's MarpleThe adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During... |
Wilson | |
| 2004 |
New TricksNew Tricks is a British comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad of... |
James Farlow | |
| 2003 |
Peter PanIn stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome... |
Sam "Smee" Smiegel | |
| 2003 |
Comedy ConnectionsComedy Connections was a BBC One documentary series produced by BBC Scotland that aired from 2003 to 2008. The show... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Bob the Builder: The Knights of Can-A-LotWhen an old castle needs repairs, it's time to call Bob the Builder! Unfortunately a case of mistaken identity puts... |
Robert (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Unconditional LoveAfter her husband leaves her, a woman travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's... |
Barry Moore | |
| 2001 |
Friday Night with Jonathan RossJonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Victoria & AlbertThe passionate love story that was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's lengthy marriage. Beginning in 1837, the year of King... |
Joseph Paxton | |
| 2000 |
Love's Labour's LostA scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a... |
Sir Nathaniel | |
| 2000 |
Monarch of the GlenArchie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is... |
Hector MacDonald | |
| 2000 |
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of EverythingComedic British History |
Unknown character | |
| 1999 |
Watership DownFollows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new... |
Captain Broom (voice) | |
| 1998 |
The Student PrinceThe Queen's youngest son is off to university, mainly because "I'm hopeless at anything else". Barry, his new bodyguard, has... |
Dr. Corbitt | |
| 1998 |
Geoff Hamilton: a Man and His GardenTribute series dedicated to Geoff Hamilton, the popular television gardener who died in 1996. |
Narrator | |
| 1998 |
A Respectable TradeA four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel. |
Sir Charles Fairley | |
| 1998 |
ParkinsonMichael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Spice WorldWorld famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus having various adventures... |
Bishop | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Stephen Wentworth | |
| 1997 |
Brass EyeInvestigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed.... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
HamletHamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle.... |
Polonius | |
| 1996 |
The Adventures of ToadToad's life is just one big adventure! His latest and greatest hobby is racing around the countryside in his new... |
Rat | |
| 1995 |
Heavy WeatherAt Blandings Castle, the Earl of Emsworth only cares about his prize pig 'The Empress' and is wilfully ignorant of... |
The Hon. Galahad Threepwood | |
| 1995 |
The Adventures of MoleMole decides it's time for an adventure! It isn't long before he discovers all the fun and thrills of the... |
Rat | |
| 1995 |
In the Bleak MidwinterOut of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting... |
Henry | |
| 1995 |
Down to EarthDown to Earth is a British television situation comedy, aired in 1995 on BBC One. It was devised by John... |
Tony Fairfax | |
| 1994 |
French and Saunders' Christmas CarolDawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the... |
Self | |
| 1994 |
Mole's ChristmasRat and Mole must get to Mole's home through a snowy Christmas Eve while eluding weasel pickpockets. |
Rat | |
| 1994 |
Mary Shelley's FrankensteinVictor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with... |
Grandfather | |
| 1994 |
SkallagriggBack in the 'bad old days' when the physically and mentally disabled were locked away in institutions a legend grew... |
Old Arthur/George | |
| 1994 |
Frances the FireflyAn animated fire safety PIF from the 1990s, narrated by Richard Briers. A book version of the PIF was published... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1993 |
If You See God, Tell HimFollowing a freak accident, Godfrey Spry develops a 30-second attention span, causing him to take ad slogans literally and leading... |
Godfrey Spry | |
| 1993 |
Much Ado About NothingIn this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before... |
Signor Leonato | |
| 1992 |
Peter's FriendsAfter inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and... |
Lord Morton | |
| 1992 |
Swan SongAn aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre.... |
Nikita | |
| 1990 |
Mr. BeanMr Bean turns simple everyday tasks into chaotic situations and will leave you in stitches as he creates havoc wherever... |
Mr. Sprout | |
| 1989 |
Henry VIn 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the... |
Lieutenant Bardolph | |
| 1989 |
A Chorus of DisapprovalGuy Jones (Irons) moves to a small British town and joins the local amateur dramatics society as a way to... |
Ted Washbrook | |
| 1988 |
Twelfth Night, or What You WillThe tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on... |
Malvolio | |
| 1988 |
Children's Favourites - Volume 1A compilation of episodes from The Wind in the Willows, Danger Mouse and Alias the Jester. |
Alias (voice) | |
| 1987 |
Doctor Who: Paradise TowersThe Doctor and Mel visit Paradise Towers, a residential complex that promises a peaceful life to its residents. However, the... |
The Chief Caretaker | |
| 1986 |
LovejoyThe adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he... |
Raymond Doncaster | |
| 1985 |
All in Good FaithBritish sitcom in which Reverend Philip Lambe, after becoming bored in his wealthy Oxfordshire parish, asks for a transfer to... |
Reverend Philip Lambe | |
| 1985 |
Alias the JesterAlias the Jester was a British animated series created by Cosgrove Hall Films, airing in 13 episodes on ITV starting... |
Alias | |
| 1985 |
A Month in the CountryIvan Turgenev's comedy features an attractive woman approaching middle age. At her husband's country estate, with an admirer in constant... |
Arkady | |
| 1985 |
Screen TwoSeries of single made-for-television dramas. |
Old Arthur/George | |
| 1984 |
Ever Decreasing CirclesMartin Bryce lives in a quiet suburban close with his wife Anne. He does his best to "organise" the leisure... |
Unknown character | |
| 1983 |
The AerodromeIn the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a... |
The Rector | |
| 1983 |
Natural WorldNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its... |
Unknown character | |
| 1983 |
Arms and the ManA frightened Swiss soldier climbs into a young Bulgarian girl's room during wartime. |
Bluntschli | |
| 1982 |
It's Your MoveA silent slapstick comedy depicting the travails of young couple moving into a new home, who hire an accident-prone firm... |
The Husband | |
| 1982 |
WoganChat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities. |
Self | |
| 1982 |
Goodbye Mr KentRichard Briers stars as layabout journalist Travis Kent who weasels his way into lodging at Victoria (Hannah Gordon's) house. |
Travis Kent | |
| 1981 |
P.Q. 17"That order to scatter was as good as a death sentence to those merchant ships. And there isn't one officer... |
Jack Broome | |
| 1979 |
Village WooingAdaptation of the play by George Bernard Shaw. (Synopsis) Richard Briers tries to woo Judi Dench in this play by... |
A | |
| 1979 |
Tales of the UnexpectedA British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With... |
Albert Dobson | |
| 1978 |
Watership DownWhen the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and... |
Fiver (voice) | |
| 1977 |
The Other OneTwo passengers meet in reception at Gatwick airport. Although unknown to each other, they find they are on the same... |
Ralph Tanner | |
| 1977 |
The Norman ConquestsThe trilogy presents a comically fraught weekend from three different perspectives, as family and in laws gather at the decaying... |
Reg | |
| 1977 |
The Sunday DramaAnthology of self-contained dramas that aired from 1977 to 1978. |
Dennis | |
| 1977 |
The Galton & Simpson PlayhouseA series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. |
Henry Fairlane | |
| 1977 |
Our Flesh and BloodComedy about a couple expecting their first baby. |
Mr. Smythe | |
| 1976 |
Noah and Nelly in... SkylArkNoah and Nelly in... SkylArk is a children's cartoon series produced by Bob Godfrey's Movie Emporium. |
Unknown character | |
| 1976 |
One-UpmanshipA quintessentially British comedy-of-manners. Based at the fictional Yeovil College of Lifemanship, Richard Briers plays Stephen Potter and is joined... |
Stephen Potter | |
| 1976 |
A Small MiracleOn Christmas Eve, a poor old woman plays her accordion in the street. Apart from two children, the passers-by ignore... |
Himself - Commentator | |
| 1975 |
The Good LifeTom and Barbara Good escape the rat race and pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, much to the concern, frustration... |
Tom Good | |
| 1975 |
NoddyBased on popular children's book 'Noddy' by Enid Blyton. Noddy was brought to the screen in 1975 by the production... |
Narrator | |
| 1975 |
GreatAn animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century... |
Isambard Kingdom Brunel | |
| 1974 |
The Four MusketeersThe Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter. |
Louis XIII (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1974 |
RoobarbRoobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written... |
Unknown character | |
| 1973 |
The Three MusketeersIn 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and... |
Louis XIII (voice) | |
| 1973 |
Between the WarsSix plays adapted from English short stories written in the nineteen-twenties and thirties. |
Oswald Carstairs | |
| 1972 |
RentadickArmitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability. Clearly the... |
Miles Gannet | |
| 1971 | Unknown character | ||
| 1971 |
Birds on the WingBirds on the Wing is a 1971 BBC Two television comedy written by Peter Yeldham and produced by Graeme Muir,... |
Charles Jackson | |
| 1970 |
Play for TodayPlay for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970... |
Mr. Smythe | |
| 1970 |
Play for TodayPlay for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970... |
Commander Jack Broome | |
| 1970 |
Ben Travers FarcesBen Travers' Farces is a British comedy television series which originally aired on BBC 1. It ran for a single... |
Charlie Tutt | |
| 1970 |
From a Bird's Eye ViewFrom a Bird's Eye View is a 1970 ATV and ITC Entertainment co-produced sitcom. In the United States it aired... |
George Lemon | |
| 1970 |
All the Way UpFred Midway may be a bit short on brains, but he's got plenty of ambition. However, before he can gain... |
Nigel Hadfield | |
| 1968 |
Ooh La La!Series based on the short French farces written by Georges Feydeau, Eugène Labiche, Marc Michel and Sacha Guitry. All of... |
Unknown character | |
| 1967 |
ITV PlayhouseITV Playhouse is a British comedy-drama TV series that ran from 1967 to 1983, which featured contributions from playwrights such... |
A | |
| 1967 |
FathomWhile touring abroad in Europe, beautiful American skydiver Fathom Harvill gets wrapped up in international intrigue when Scottish spy Douglas... |
Flight Lt. Timothy Webb | |
| 1967 |
NBC Experiment in TelevisionAn attempt by NBC to emulate the success of the CBS hit The Twilight Zone, this hour-long anthology series showcased... |
(voice) | |
| 1965 |
BBC Play of the MonthA BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured... |
Sandy Tyrell | |
| 1964 |
A Home of Your OwnA Home of Your Own is a 1964 British comedy film which is a brick-by-brick account of the building a... |
The Husband | |
| 1964 |
Thursday TheatreThursday Theatre is a UK television anthology series produced by and airing on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from 1964–1965.... |
David Prentice | |
| 1964 |
Theatre 625Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC2 from 1964 to... |
David Prentice | |
| 1964 |
The BargeeAfter a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant. He... |
Tomkins | |
| 1964 |
All in Good TimeA Guinness advert in the form of a short comic film set in a traditional country pub. |
The Young Husband | |
| 1963 |
Doctor WhoThe adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his... |
Chief Caretaker | |
| 1963 |
Doctor in Distress"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt,... |
Medical Student (uncredited) | |
| 1962 |
The Girl on the BoatNorman Wisdom does to P.G. Wodehouse in Girl on the Boat what Jerry Lewis did to Gore Vidal in Visit... |
Eustace Hignett | |
| 1962 |
Brothers In LawBrothers in Law is a British television series inspired by the 1955 comedy novel Brothers in Law by Henry Cecil... |
Unknown character | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
John Frobisher | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Ricky Groin | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Lighthouse Assistant | |
| 1961 |
A Matter of WHOHealth officials from the World Health Organization link a smallpox outbreak in Europe to oil drilling in the Middle East. |
Jamieson | |
| 1961 |
Murder She SaidMiss Marple believes she's seen a murder in a passing-by train, yet when the police find no evidence she decides... |
'Mrs Binster' | |
| 1961 |
Marriage LinesGeorge and Kate Starling are a young couple navigating the humourous challenges of early married life, including financial struggles, job... |
George Starling | |
| 1960 |
Bottoms Up!An incompetent boarding school headmaster, Professor Jim Edwards, devises a bizarre plot to raise the profile of his boarding school,... |
Colbourne | |
| 1958 |
Girls at SeaWhen HMS Scotia pays a visit to the French Riviera, the officers throw a lavish party to celebrate the engagement... |
'Popeye' Lewis | |
| 1956 |
Armchair TheatreArmchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956... |
Stanley Frelaine | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Nominee | |
| 1955 |
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock Green was a BBC television series following the activities of police officers at a fictional Metropolitan Police... |
Ken Tracey | |
| TBA |
Bird BathPreschool cartoon series. Mo Sparrow and his friends gathered around the birdbath |
Narrator | |
| TBA |
Little Red Tractor StoriesStan, Patch and Little Red Tractor are joined by a host of colourful friends in this charmingly animated show based... |
Narrator (voice) |
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Got a question about Richard Briers?
Richard Briers is most famous for his roles in the television series 'The Good Life' and 'Ever Decreasing Circles,' both of which showcased his comedic talents and charm.
Yes, Richard Briers received an OBE for his contributions to drama in 2003 and won several BAFTA nominations throughout his career.
Richard Briers made his film debut in 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' in 1956, which marked the beginning of his extensive career in acting.
Richard Briers' estimated net worth is around 5 million USD, reflecting his successful career in television and film.
Richard Briers had two children, including Simon Briers, who is also known for his work in acting and writing.
Richard Briers was primarily known for his work in comedy, often portraying humorous and relatable characters in both television and film.
A notable milestone in Richard Briers' career was his role in 'The Good Life,' which became a classic British sitcom and established him as a household name.
In addition to television and film, Richard Briers had a significant theatre career, performing in various productions and showcasing his versatility as an actor.