About Richard Durden
Born 1944. Richard Durden is a British actor and television actor.
Mark Richard Durden-Smith (born 8 February 1944), known as Richard Durden, is an English actor, with a range of television, film and stage credits.
Personal life Durden-Smith was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College and Merton College, Oxford in 1963.
Durden-Smith and Maria Aitken were married in 1968 and divorced in 1971. In 1996 he married actress Jane How. His older brother was Jo Durden-Smith.
Filmography
Film
Television
On radio, he played Bashwood in Armadale.
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Who is Richard Durden?
British actor
When was Richard Durden born?
Richard Durden was born on 8 February 1944 in London.
What is Richard Durden's occupation?
Richard Durden is an actor and television actor.
What nationality is Richard Durden?
Richard Durden is British.
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