Richard Wilson Net Worth

$5,000,000

Famous Scottish actor, director, and broadcaster Richard Wilson has a net worth of $5 million. His over 100 acting credits include TV series such as Crown Court, Only When I Laugh, One Foot in the Grave, and Merlin. Wilson has won multiple BAFTA TV Awards, a BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Achievement Award, and a British Comedy Award in his illustrious career.

Key facts:

  • Richard Wilson is a Scottish actor, director, and broadcaster.
  • He has appeared in over 100 acting credits.
  • Wilson is best known for his role as Victor Meldrew in the TV series One Foot in the Grave from 199 to 200.
  • He has won two BAFTA TV Awards, a BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Achievement award, a British Comedy Award, and a TMA Best Director Award.
  • Richard Wilson has had recurring roles in popular TV series such as Yanks Go Home, Tutti Frutti, Selling Hitler, and Merlin.

Basic Information About Richard Wilson

CategoryCelebrities β€Ί Actors
ProfessionsPresenter, Theatre Director, Actor, Broadcaster
Net worth$5,000,000
Date of birth1936-07-09 (88 years old)
Place of birthGreenock
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Curiosities and TrademarksDistinctive clipped Scottish accent.
GenderMale
Height5 ft 10 in (1.8 m)
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ IMDb

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Richard Wilson roles

Movie / Series Role
A Passage to IndiaTurton
Gnomeo & JulietMr. Capulet (voice)
Sherlock GnomesMr. Capulet (voice)
The Man Who Knew Too LittleSir Roger Daggenhurst
Doctor WhoDr. Constantine 2 episodes, 2005
Have I Got News for YouSelf 4 episodes, 1996-2000
MerlinGaius 65 episodes, 2008-2012
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'EmMr. Harris 1 episode, 1978
The Crystal MazeFather Christmas 1 episode, 2019
Inspector MorseBrian Thornton 1 episode, 1992
Would I Lie to You?Self 2 episodes, 2008
KingdomProfessor Barkway 2 episodes, 2007-2008
Room 101Self - Guest 1 episode, 1995-2005
Crown CourtJeremy Parsons QC 59 episodes, 1973-1978
Danger ManKing [Kabuki Group] 1 episode, 1967
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDuncan Ross 1 episode, 1985
The SweeneyD.C.I. Anderson 1 episode, 1978
Only When I LaughGordon Thorpe / ... 29 episodes, 1979-1982
Mr. BeanThe Dentist 2 episodes, 1992-1995
Loose WomenSelf 2 episodes, 2018
Father TedRichard Wilson 1 episode, 1998
Emmerdale FarmMr. Hall 3 episodes, 1986
Howards' WayViscount Cunningham 1 episode, 1986
Screen TwoLebedev / ... 3 episodes, 1985-1990
The One ShowSelf / ... 3 episodes, 2007-2011

Richard Wilson's Quotes

  • I don't mind people saying I'm gay, because I am. But I don't live in a gay relationship. That is probably why I go to counseling.

Interesting Facts about Richard Wilson

  1. He was a supporter of the Labour Party and an opponent of the Iraq war.
  2. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1994 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.
  3. He was the Rector of the University of Glasgow from 1996 to 1999.
  4. He is an Associate Member of RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England).
  5. He graduated from RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England) in 1965, having made his professional debut in the previous year.
  6. He is Patron of Shareholders United, a not-for-profit, democratic and non-party political organization whose members are Manchester United supporters holding shares in Manchester United football team as part of their emotional stake in the club.
  7. He initially turned down his most famous role as Victor Meldrew, since he was only 53 and the character was supposed to be over 60.
  8. He is a strong supporter of the gay rights group Stonewall. He is also a close friend of fellow actor and prominent campaigner Ian McKellen. He served as best man at Antony Sher's civil partnership ceremony in December 2005.
  9. He studied medicinal science and worked as a hospital laboratory technician at Paddington General before applying to RADA to train to be an actor at the age of 27.
  10. He was a possible for the role of Sir Percy Heseltine in Lifeforce (1985). Aubrey Morris won the role.
  11. He gave up smoking in 1975.
  12. He is the son of Euphemia Wilson.
  13. David Jason described him as someone who had great timing, someone he admired enormously and was very pleased about the success he went on to have.
  14. He received the Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television accolade at the 2013 British Academy Scotland Awards.
  15. He is the godfather to Angus Deayton's son.
  16. He suffered a heart attack in August 2016 at the age of 80.
  17. He has a sister, Moira, who is roughly six years older than him.
  18. He grew up in Greenock, near Glasgow, the son of a shipyard timekeeper.
  19. Wilson is famed for his parties, which he organises with meticulous attention to detail.
  20. He favours flamboyant clothes, yellows and pinks.

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