Ralph Cosham

Ralph Howard Cosham (25 February 1936 – 30 September 2014) was a British-born American actor and narrator. Cosham also recorded under the name Geoffrey Howard. He was a member of the acting companies of the Washington Theatre Club, the Folger Shakespeare Library, Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theater all in Washington, D.C.

In voice acting he was featured in the video game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion as the Breton males, including characters such as Jauffre, the Grandmaster of the Blades, and Vicente Valtieri. Cosham also played Dr. Guervich in Death Without Consent (2005) and he played the voice part "townspeople 3" in Pirates of the Caribbean (2003).

In acting he was a driver in Shadow Conspiracy (1997); Supreme Court Justice Jensen in The Pelican Brief (1993), Judge Assel Steward in Suspect (1987); a Marine Lieutenant in Starman (1984); and played the part of Braddock's Captain in the TV mini-series George Washington (1984).

As a book narrator, Cosham (or as Howard) narrated over 100 books since 1992. After Cosham's death, Robert Bathurst narrated future books.

Personal life and death Cosham lived in Reston, Virginia. He was married to Beverly Cosham, an actress and singer.

Cosham died of an illness on 30 September 2014 at his home in Reston, at the age of 78.

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