Richard Briers

Richard Briers

Actor
Born: 14 January 1934, Loughton, Essex, England
Estimated net worth: 5 million

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

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Personal details

Name
Richard Briers
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Born
14 January 1934, Loughton, Essex, England
Spouses
Ann Davies (1961–2013)
Children
2, including actor and writer, Simon Briers
Parents
Henry Briers, Margaret Briers
Estimated Net Worth
5 million

Credits

Year Title Character Rating
2025
The Good Life: Inside Out poster
Movie

The Good Life: Inside Out

Documentary celebrating 50 years of The Good Life.

Unknown character Not rated
2022
The Good Life: Secret & Scandals poster
Movie

The Good Life: Secret & Scandals

The cosy sitcom had storylines tackling mid-life crises, drunken wife-swapping and more.

(archive footage)
7.0 / 10
2017
Roobarb and Custard: The Complete Collection poster
Movie

Roobarb and Custard: The Complete Collection

Roobarb 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) Not rated
2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves poster
Movie

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms...

Acting Role (archive footage) (uncredited)
5.7 / 10
2013
Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time poster
Movie

Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time

Animation telling of the adventures of Mouse, Mole, Rat and Owl. Before giving a Twelfth Night party, Mouse makes a...

Mouse (voice)
6.0 / 10
2012
Cockneys vs Zombies poster
Movie

Cockneys vs Zombies

A group of Cockneys arm themselves to rescue their elderly relative and his retirement home friends who are trapped and...

Hamish
5.7 / 10
2012
Run For Your Wife poster
Movie

Run For Your Wife

John Smith has been happily involved in a bigamous marriage for five years. He lives with Stephanie in Finsbury and...

Newspaper Seller
4.4 / 10
2011
Horror on the High Rise poster
Movie

Horror on the High Rise

Mark Ayres presents a look at the making of Paradise Towers.

Unknown character Not rated
2010
All About The Good Life poster
Movie

All About The Good Life

What was it really like behind the scenes of The Good Life? With contributions from Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Monty...

Unknown character Not rated
2010
National Theatre Live: London Assurance poster
Movie

National Theatre Live: London Assurance

Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party...

Mr. Adolphus Spanker
7.0 / 10

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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.

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