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Richard Ommanney

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  • Actor
  • Music Department
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Richard Ommanney was born on 14 March 1948 in Farnham, Surrey, England, UK. He is a writer and actor, known for The Bill (1984), A Bridge Too Far (1977) and Side by Side (1992). He has been married to Louisa Rix since 9 July 1994.
BornMarch 14, 1948
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    Known for

    The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    A Bridge Too Far (1977)
    A Bridge Too Far
    7.4
    • Soldier(as Richard Ommaney)
    • 1977
    Side by Side
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Lysette Anthony, Ray Burdis, Michael Elphick, and Angela Thorne in Three Up Two Down (1985)
    Three Up Two Down
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Bill (1984)
      The Bill
      6.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2005–2008
    • Bergen Binnen
      6.4
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2003–2004
    • Guus Dam and Cas Jansen in Luifel & Luifel (2001)
      Luifel & Luifel
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2001
    • Ben zo terug
      6.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1999–2000
    • Side by Side
      7.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • creator
      • 1992–1993
    • 5 Up, 2 Down
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 1991
    • Hein Boele, Hans Boskamp, Edmond Classen, Ben Hulsman, Heleen Hummelen, Fred Vaassen, Lotje van der Bie, Rieneke van Nunen, and Sascha Visser in Oppassen!!! (1991)
      Oppassen!!!
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1991–2003
    • Tim Bentinck, Brett Fancy, and Lise Ann McLaughlin in Square Deal (1988)
      Square Deal
      TV Series
      • creator
      • writer
      • 1988–1989
    • Lysette Anthony, Ray Burdis, Michael Elphick, and Angela Thorne in Three Up Two Down (1985)
      Three Up Two Down
      6.4
      TV Series
      • by
      • written by
      • writer
      • 1985–1989
    • Carol Hawkins and Lisa Jacobs in All at Number 20 (1986)
      All at Number 20
      6.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1986
    • Dave Allen in Dave Allen at Large (1971)
      Dave Allen at Large
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1971

    Actor

    • Television Club
      TV Series
      • Frank
      • 1978
    • A Bridge Too Far (1977)
      A Bridge Too Far
      7.4
      • Soldier (as Richard Ommaney)
      • 1977
    • Alison Steadman in Red Letter Day (1976)
      Red Letter Day
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Policeman
      • 1976
    • David Janson and Tony Selby in Get Some In! (1975)
      Get Some In!
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Airman
      • 1975
    • Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston in Jane Eyre (1973)
      Jane Eyre
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Lord Ingram
      • 1973
    • Ronald Pickup in The Dragon's Opponent (1973)
      The Dragon's Opponent
      TV Series
      • Schoolmaster
      • 1973
    • Tom Courtenay in She Stoops to Conquer (1971)
      Stage 2
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Customer (as Richard Ommaney)
      • 1971

    Music Department

    • Lysette Anthony, Ray Burdis, Michael Elphick, and Angela Thorne in Three Up Two Down (1985)
      Three Up Two Down
      6.4
      TV Series
      • pop lyrics
      • 1986

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Richard Ommaney
    • Born
      • March 14, 1948
      • Farnham, Surrey, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Louisa RixJuly 9, 1994 - present

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