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Richard Wilson (Scottish actor) Wilson in 2007. Richard Wilson OBE (born Iain Carmichael Wilson; [1] 9 July 1936) is a Scottish actor, theatre director and broadcaster. He is most famous for playing Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave. Another notable role was as Gaius, the court physician of Camelot, in the BBC drama Merlin.
Richard Wilson is known for his roles in One Foot in the Grave, Merlin, A Passage to India and more. He is also a theatre director, a broadcaster, a patron of various charities and a Labour Party supporter.
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- Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
Mar 6, 2023 · One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson is returning to TV screens, it has been revealed. The actor, best known for playing Victor Meldrew in the much-loved ’90s UK sitcom, is going to appear ...
Richard Wilson OBE (born Iain Carmichael Wilson) is a Scottish actor, theatre director and broadcaster. He played Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave (1990). A later role was as Gaius, the court physician of Camelot, in the BBC drama Merlin (2008).
- July 9, 1936
Mar 3, 2021 · One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson has said his memory is now “destroyed” after a fall. The 84-year old says how he hit his head after suffering a heart attack five years ago.
Dec 27, 2020 · Richard Wilson | The Moments That Made... BBC Scotland. 60.3K subscribers. Subscribed. 173. 12K views 2 years ago. A celebration of the career of the country’s most famous grumpy old pensioner,...
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Apr 19, 2023 · The actor, who played the grumpy character in One Foot In The Grave for 10 years, says he was tired of being angry and hearing his catchphrase everywhere. He also reveals how his co-stars reacted to the shocking ending of the show.
