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Richard O'Callaghan | |
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Born | Richard Brooke 7 March 1940 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1965–present |
Spouse | Elizabeth Quinn [ citation needed ][ when? ] |
Parent(s) | Valentine Brooke and Patricia Hayes |
Richard O'Callaghan (born Richard Brooke; 7 March 1940, London) is an English film, stage and television character actor.
He is the son of actors Patricia Hayes and Valentine Brooke, whose stage name was Valentine Rooke. As a boy actor he was known as Richard Brooke. He has led a versatile career in film, stage and television in a wide range of roles. He is best known for his role in the British film Carry On at Your Convenience (1971).
Year | Title | Role |
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1973 | Seven of One | Mortlake Owen |
1975–79 | Two's Company | Richard |
2009 | Red Dwarf: Back to Earth (British TV series) | "The Creator" |
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