- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRichard Thomas O'Sullivan
- Height5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
- Richard O'Sullivan was born on May 7, 1944 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Cleopatra (1963), Man About the House (1973) and Robin's Nest (1977). He was married to Christine Smart and Diana Terry. He died on September 4, 2026 in Brinsworth House, Twickenham, London, England, UK.
- SpousesChristine Smart(1988 - 1993) (divorced)Diana Terry(1971 - 1971) (divorced)
- Lopsided smile, caused by being struck by a cricket ball.
- Has lived in Brinsworth House in Twickenham, SW London, a retirement home for actors and entertainment workers following a stroke in 2003. It is just a couple of miles away from what was, Thames Television's studios at Teddington Lock, where Richard made the hit sitcoms, Man about the House and it's spin-off Robin's Nest for Thames TV and ITV.
- Quit showbiz in the mid-nineties, occasionally does commercials and voiceovers.
- Richard O'Sullivan and Tessa Wyatt (who played his on-screen girlfriend Victoria Nicholls and later wife Victoria Tripp in the ITV comedy series Robin's Nest (1977)) were a couple for seven years from 1978 and had a son, Jamie, born May 1980.
- Suffered a severe stroke in 2003, from which he never fully recovered.
- When the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle) visited Brinsworth House, she met O'Sullivan in the bar. When Meghan asked him if he missed acting and show business, O'Sullivan replied, "No," and carried on drinking.
- I've had a really hard time. I am a hard-drinking depressive.
- Carry on Teacher (1962) - £250
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
