About Richard Mayes
Lived 1922 – 2006 (aged 83). Richard Mayes was a British actor and television actor.
Derek Leonard Richard Mayes (26 December 1922 – 22 October 2006) was an English stage, film and television actor. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. A well-known face on British television, he was primarily a theatrical actor, described by The Stage as "an RSC stalwart." He suffered a stroke in 2004.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1982 Gandhi Mr. Baker 1984 Top Secret! Vladimir Biletnikov 1998 Middleton's Changeling Vermandero 2001 Another Life Prison chaplain
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Who was Richard Mayes?
British actor (1922-2006)
When was Richard Mayes born?
Richard Mayes was born on 26 December 1922 in Luton.
When did Richard Mayes die?
Richard Mayes died on 22 October 2006 in England.
What was Richard Mayes's occupation?
Richard Mayes was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Richard Mayes?
Richard Mayes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Mayes. https://biography.guide/richard-mayes/
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