Stan Richards
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Stan Richards | |
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| Born | Stanley Richardson[1] 8 December 1930 |
| Died | 11 February 2005 (aged 74) Barnsley, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–2004 |
| Spouse |
Susannah Richards
(m. 1952; died 1994) |
| Children | 6 |
Stanley Richardson, known professionally as Stan Richards (8 December 1930 – 11 February 2005), was an English television actor, best known for his portrayal of Seth Armstrong in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.[2]
Career[edit]
He played the role of Seth Armstrong from May 1978 until his death of emphysema in 2005, having been originally "signed" to the series for a run of just 4 weeks. He had previously acted in six episodes of Coronation Street as Arthur Stokes, having started his career aged 15 as a pub pianist.[2]
Upon his death, his life and work were honoured at the British Soap Awards in 2005.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling | Officer | Uncredited |
| 1977 | The Price of Coal | Albert | Credited |
| 1979 | Agatha | Hotel Porter | Uncredited |
References[edit]
- ^ "Stars In A Lather Over Their Real Names! - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ a b Obituary: Stan Richards | Global | The Guardian
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