Aubrey Richards

Aubrey Richards (6 June 1920 – 29 May 2000) was a Welsh actor who appeared in numerous film and television productions over a 40-year period, often portraying professors.

Career Richards began his acting career in repertory theatre. His films included The Ipcress File (1965), It! (1967), The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), Under Milk Wood (1971), Endless Night and Savage Messiah (both 1972). On television he had a major role as Samuel Evans in Carrie's War (1974), and recurring roles in How Green Was My Valley (1975–76), as Mr. Elias, and in Emergency-Ward 10. He also featured as Professor Parry in the Doctor Who adventure The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967).

Personal life Richards was married to the distinguished stage manager Diana Boddington and they had two children.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1949 The Last Days of Dolwyn Ellis 1957 Time Without Pity Prison Gatekeeper 1965 The Ipcress File Dr. Radcliffe 1967 It! Prof. Weal 1970 The Man Who Haunted Himself Research Scientist 1971 Under Milk Wood Rev. Eli Jenkins 1972 Savage Messiah Mayor 1972 Endless Night Dr. George Philpott 1989 Twice Under Uncredited