[on Ralph Richardson] There`s no secret about the fact that Ralph is terrified of the camera. But at the same time he is unquestionably a great actor. Yet he looks to a director, too.
Sidney Lumet
[on Ralph Richardson] Ralph is a remarkable man, shrewd, observant, warm and generous-hearted, once you get to know him. He is also reserved and cautious, never making a swift decision about anything.
John Gielgud
[On Ian Richardson, BAFTA Film Awards, 2007] - "Many years ago, when I started off as an actress, I had the immense good fortune to work with an actor that was so generous at sharing his craft - He became a mentor to me, he helped me believe in myself. Ia...
Helen Mirren
[On Ian Richardson, BAFTA Film Awards, 2007] - "Many years ago, when I started off as an actress, I had the immense good fortune to work with an actor that was so generous at sharing his craft - He became a mentor to me, he helped me believe in myself. Ia...
Helen Mirren
Jane Austen is at the end of the line that begins with Samuel Richardson, which takes wonder and magic out of the novel, treats not the past but the present.
Allynne Jones
[It is an appropriate symbol of the dedication Richardson has shown to young artists over the past 26 years.] I like the things that young people like, ... I`m still a child who likes ice cream, ridiculous games and giggling about.
Frank Skinner
[on Ralph Richardson] There`s no secret about the fact that Ralph is terrified of the camera. But at the same time he is unquestionably a great actor. Yet he looks to a director, too.
Sidney Lumet
