Richard Moore (born 1942) is an English actor known for playing Jarvis Skelton on ITV's Emmerdale from 2002 to 2005.
Richard Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942 (age 81–82) Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1960s–2005 |
Early and personal life edit
Moore was born in 1942, and lived in Burnley, Lancashire during his early life, attending Burnley Grammar School.[1] He initially worked as a photographer for the Burnley Express, while being involved with amateur dramatics groups, one of which included Malcolm Hebden, called The Highcliffe Players.[2] He went on to train at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Early TV appearances were in the first series of The Likely Lads, with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. Moore is a keen Burnley F.C. supporter, even sneaking club paraphernalia onto the Emmerdale set.[3]
Acting career edit
After drama school, Moore spent more than 10 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company.[2]
Television
- After Henry (1992) as Mr Ashley guest role.
- Emmerdale (2002–2005) as Jarvis Skelton, series regular
- McCallum (1997–1998) as Sir Paddy Penfold, series regular
- Shadow of the Noose (TV series) (1989) Sir Charles Mathews (episodes 1 & 7)
- Band of Gold (1995–1996) as Curly, series regular
- Coronation Street (1984) as George Hepworth in 2 episodes
- Z-Cars (1964) as Alan Barnes in the Episode "I Mean... Where Does It Stop?"
Film
- Blue Juice (1995) as Smuggler FM's Dan
- The Offence (1973) as Garrett
Stage
- As You Like It (1968) RSC production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1972) RSC production at the Aldwych Theatre
- "Henry IV Part 1 & 2, Henry V" merry wives of Windsor (1975) RSC played Pistol in production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
References edit
- ^ "Emmerdale star sneaks his Clarets scarf into show scenes". This is Lancashire (news archive). 15 May 2004. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Preview: Comedians in Bolton". Lancashire Telegraph. 13 April 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "Emmerdale Star Jarvis Says 'Back The Trust!'". Pendle Today. 17 November 2005. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
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