Richard Briers

Richard Briers CBE (born in Surrey, January 14, 1934), is a British actor whose career encompasses the theatre, television, film and radio.

Television

On television, Richard Briers is best known for his work in situation comedy.

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He first came to public attention in comedy series such as Brothers in Law (1962) and Marriage Lines (1963) (in which he played the male half of a newly-wed couple, opposite a young Prunella Scales). Thereafter he was a great favourite with the television-viewing public, his image being that of a nice clean-cut young man.

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1962 - Prunella Scales

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In the long-running The Good Life (1975), one of the most successful British sitcoms of all time, Briers played Tom Good, a draughtsman in a big company who decides, on his fortieth birthday, to give up his job and try his hand at self-sufficiency, with the support of his long-suffering wife Barbara (played by Felicity Kendal). Later he also starred in Ever Decreasing Circles (1984); Doctor Who (1987); If You See God, Tell Him (1993); and in the semi-comic role of Hector in the BBC One drama series, Monarch of the Glen.

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The Good Life - 1975 - Felicity Kendal - Ever Decreasing Circles - Doctor Who - 1987 - If You See God, Tell Him - 1993 - BBC One - Monarch of the Glen

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Briers is a familiar voice actor, with numerous commercials and the animated children's series Roobarb to his credit.

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Voice actor - Roobarb

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