The art of acting consists in keeping people from coughing.

and Dean Stockwell) Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Oh! What a Lovely War (1969). His last film appearance was in Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) starring Paul McCartney. In 1933 he played the title role in W.

Richardson first became known for his work on stage in the 1930s. He continued on stage and in films into the early 1980s and was especially praised for his comedic roles. In his later years he was celebrated for his theatre work with his old friend John Gielgud.