Ralph Richardson: The Authorized Biography

by John Miller

Ralph Richardson was a contradictory genius who remains a legendary power and presence dominated stage and screen for over 50 years. Richardson eschewed most of the romantic heroes that made his two friends, Olivier and Gielgud, famous; he was the only one of the three thought capable of playing the ordinary man.

391 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Andy Sheppard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting account of Ralph's life. I particularly like the anecdotes about him and stories about his parrot and motorbike. Possibly an unauthorised biography would be more revealing ?

[Rolls · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books about an actor. Not as good as O'Connor's book but pretty darned close. Richardson was as great a character as any he played and this book comes pretty close to getting that down on paper.