Biography
Richard Wilson OBE (born Ian Carmichael Wilson; 9 July 1936) is a Scottish actor, theatre director and broadcaster. He played Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave. A later role was as Gaius, the court physician of Camelot, in the BBC drama Merlin.
Acted in 110
2020s
- 2023
Sweetly It Turns
Len
- 2022
G♭
Ceri
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
Danny & the Human Zoo
James Broughton
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
The One Ronnie
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Britain's Best Drives
TV
Demons
Father Simeon · 2 episodes
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
A Harlot's Progress
Sir James Thornhill
Love and Other Disasters
Registrar
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Mr. McGregor
- 2005
Monkey Trousers
TV
- 2004
King of Fridges
Frank
- 2003
Out There
TV
- 2002
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
Duke of Edinburgh
Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime
Sally the Cook
- 2001
Women Talking Dirty
Ronald
Great Comedy Moments
Victor Meldrew (archive footage)
High Stakes
TV
One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick
Victor Meldrew
1990s
- 1999
Life Support
John Doone · 6 episodes
- 1998
Ted & Ralph
Landowner at Party
Duck Patrol
PC Roland 'Prof' Rose · 7 episodes
- 1997
One Foot in the Grave: Endgame
Victor Meldrew
- 1996
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse
Mr. McGregor (voice)
One Foot in the Grave: Starbound
Victor Meldrew
- 1995
One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch
Victor Meldrew
- 1994
Under the Hammer
Ben Glazier · 7 episodes
Butter
Steven Williams
- 1993
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve
Victor Meldrew
The Vision Thing
James Forth
Selling Hitler
Henri Nannen
One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath
Victor Meldrew
Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Uncle Salvatore
- 1992
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Mr. McGregor (voice)
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Mr. McGregor (voice) · 1 episode
Unnatural Pursuits
Hector Duff · 2 episodes
Unnatural Pursuits
Hector Duff
- 1991
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat
Victor Meldrew
Selling Hitler
Henri Nannen · 5 episodes
- 1990
One Foot in the Grave: Who's Listening
Victor Meldrew
Cluedo
Reverend Green · 6 episodes
Kremlin Farewell
Lebedev
1980s
- 1989
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
John Bristol
- 1988
The Four Minute Mile
Harold Abrahams
Byrne About Byrne
Eddie Clockerty
Normal Service
Max
- 1987
Tutti Frutti
Eddie Clockerty · 6 episodes
- 1986
Foreign Body
Colonel Partridge
Whoops Apocalypse
Nigel Lipman (Foreign Secretary)
Hot Metal
Dicky Lipton · 7 episodes
Murder by the Book
Sir Max Mallowan
- 1985
The Last Place on Earth
Scott Keltie · 7 episodes
- 1984
- 1983
Those Glory Glory Days
Arnold - Journalist
- 1982
- 1981
Virginia Fly is Drowning
Professor
- 1980
Shaping Up
Tom McCann
Pasmore
Abercrombie
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Pickersgill People
Arthur MacKenzie Tooth · 1 episode
- 1977
A Sharp Intake of Breath
Mr Ramskill, Dr Macburney, Mr Myers, Mr Fitch, Mr Fraser, Jack Wainwright, Mr Kerr, Perkins, Dr Condon, Reverend Ernest Plummley, Prison Doctor, Superintendent Redway, Mr Cotterill, Henshaw, Basil Dawson, Dad · 1 episode
- 1976
Yanks Go Home
Reverend Desmond Brierley · 2 episodes
Bet Your Life
Consultant
The Portland Millions
Albert Foster
Victorian Scandals
Albert Foster · 1 episode
Cilla's World Of Comedy
TV
- 1975
Through the Night
Registrar
- 1974
Soldier and Me
Dr Nixon · 3 episodes
Not on Your Nellie
Joshua McGrimble · 1 episode
- 1973
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Mr. Harris · 1 episode
- 1972
- 1970
Junket 89
Movie
The People’s Jack
George III
Directed 6
1990s
- 1990
Changing Step
Director
1980s
- 1988
- 1984
Under the Hammer
Director
- 1982
The Remainder Man
Director
Commitments
Director
1970s
- 1970
Appearances15
2020s
- 2022
2010s
- 2015
Coming Oot! A Fabulous History of Gay Scotland
Narrator
- 2013
Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army
Self - Host
- 2011
- 2010
Gerard Kelly: A Celebration
Self
2000s
- 2009
Merlin: Secrets and Magic
Self · 14 episodes
- 2007
- 2004
The Best of So Graham Norton
Self (archive footage)
