
John Richardson
- Date of Birth: 1934-01-19
- Date of Death: 2021-01-05
- Place of Birth: Worthing, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Biography
John Richardson (January 19, 1934 - January 5, 2021) was an English actor, who appeared in movies from the 1950s until the 1990s. He appeared in many Italian films, including Mario Bava's Black Sunda... John Richardson (January 19, 1934 - January 5, 2021) was an English actor, who appeared in movies from the 1950s until the 1990s. He appeared in many Italian films, including Mario Bava's Black Sunday (1960). His best known role was perhaps in One Million Years B.C. (1966), in which he played a grunting caveman who fell in love with Raquel Welch. He had small roles in the remake of The 39 Steps (1959); Tender is the Night (1962) as a young man, uncredited; and in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) with Barbra Streisand. Richardson was cast as the male lead in both She and One Million Years BC. He was considered for the role of James Bond, but lost out to George Lazenby.

Black Sunday
Horror • 1960 August

The League of Gentlemen
Comedy, Crime • 1960 April

Sapphire
Mystery, Crime, Thriller • 1959 November

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Drama • 1970 June

Pirates of Tortuga
Action, Adventure • 1961 August

Torso
Horror, Thriller, Mystery • 1973 January

John the Bastard
Western • 1967 November

Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Documentary • 1987 June

Duck in Orange Sauce
Comedy • 1975 December

One Million Years B.C.
Adventure, Fantasy • 1966 November