Irish actor and singer
Born: October 1, 1930
Died: October 25, 2002
Richard Harris (1930-2002) was an Irish actor known for his charismatic presence on both stage and screen. Born on October 1, 1930, in Limerick, Ireland, Harris embarked on his acting career in the late 1950s.
He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of King Arthur in the 1967 musical “Camelot,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination. Harris continued to impress audiences with his versatile acting in films such as “This Sporting Life” (1963) and “The Field” (1990), for which he received critical acclaim.
Harris’s career reached new heights when he took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, endearing himself to a new generation of fans. His deep, commanding voice and commanding presence made him a memorable Dumbledore.
Beyond his film career, Harris was known for his turbulent personal life, marked by struggles with alcoholism and a colorful reputation. Despite these challenges, he remained a respected figure in the entertainment industry, earning numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.
Richard Harris passed away on October 25, 2002, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a lasting impact on the world of film and theater.
Richard Harris’s 5 most popular quotes
- I formed a new group called Alcoholics-Unanimous. If you don’t feel like a drink, you ring another member and he comes over to persuade you.
- I often sit back and think, I wish I’d done that, and find out later that I already have.
- I don’t drink because I have problems or I want to escape. I just love drinking and being drunk.
- Marriage is a custom brought about by women who then proceed to live off men and destroy them, completely enveloping the man in a destructive cocoon or eating him away like a poisonous fungus on a tree.
- There was a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish, it was so fragile.
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