Richard Bremmer facts for kids
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Richard Bremmer
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| Born | 27 January 1953 Warwickshire, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
Richard Bremmer is an English actor, born on January 27, 1953. He is well-known for playing the first version of Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies. He has acted in many films, TV shows, and plays throughout his career.
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Early Life
Richard Bremmer grew up in Warwickshire, England. This is where he was born and spent his childhood.
Acting Career Highlights
Richard Bremmer started his acting journey in a short film called Couples and Robbers. His first full-length movie was The Girl with Brains in Her Feet.
Playing Lord Voldemort
One of his most famous roles was being the very first actor to play Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. He appeared in a flashback scene. In this scene, Voldemort arrived at Harry Potter's parents' house. He was there to try and kill them. Even though Richard Bremmer played Voldemort, his face was never actually shown on screen. Later in the movie, the character of Voldemort was created using computer graphics. Another actor, Ian Hart, provided the voice for that version of Voldemort. The footage of Richard Bremmer as Voldemort was also used again in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Other Notable Roles
Richard Bremmer has been in many other exciting films. He played the character Skeld in the movie The 13th Warrior. He also appeared in the 2004 film Viper in the Fist. This movie was based on a book with the same name.
Stage and Screen Work
Beyond films, Richard Bremmer has a lot of experience acting in plays. He has performed in famous plays like A Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Caesar, and King Lear. He also acted in MacBeth.
His film roles include the drama Mr. Turner from 2014. He was also in the adventure movie In the Heart of the Sea in 2015. Other movies he appeared in are Control (2007), Shanghai Knights (2003), and Just Visiting (2001).
On television, Richard Bremmer has been in several series. These include the fantasy show Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands. He also appeared in the historical drama The Borgias. Other TV shows include Crusoe and the docudrama Dunkirk.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1981 | Couples and Robbers | PC |
| 1997 | The Girl with Brains in Her Feet | Vic |
| 1999 | The 13th Warrior | Skeld |
| 1999 | Onegin | Diplomat at ball |
| 2001 | Just Visiting | King Henry |
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Lord Voldemort |
| 2002 | Half Past Dead | Sonny Eckvall |
| 2003 | Shanghai Knights | Master at Arms |
| 2003 | To Kill a King | Abraham |
| 2003 | The Sin Eater | Bookstore Owner |
| 2004 | Ripper 2: Letter from Within | Dr. Weisser |
| 2004 | Viper in the Fist | L'abbé Traquet |
| 2007 | Control | Ian's Father |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | Lord Voldemort |
| 2011 | The Power of Three | Donald |
| 2012 | City Slacker | Matt |
| 2014 | Mr Turner | George Jones |
| 2015 | In the Heart of the Sea | Benjamin Fuller |
| 2016 | Swallows and Amazons | Old Billy |
| 2018 | In Fabric | Mr. Lundy |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | First Order officer #5 |
| 2022 | Flux Gourmet | Dr. Glock |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1981 | Juliet Bravo | Thomas Briggs |
| 1982 | Made in Britain | Policeman #2 |
| 1984 | Miracles Take Longer | |
| 1985 | By the Sword Divided | Escort Commander |
| 1985 | Theatre Night | |
| 1986 | Zastrozzi: A Romance | Petrol Attendant |
| 1993 | Scarlet and the Black | Laughing Coachman |
| 1994–1996 | The Bill | Ted the Barman Ian Wilson |
| 1988 | Picking Up the Pieces | Neil |
| 1999 | Peak Practice | Nick Bowman |
| 2004 | Coronation Street | Malcolm Phillips |
| 2004 | Casualty | Willie Malloy |
| 2006 | Marple | Mr Sim |
| 2008–2009 | Crusoe | Gallerne |
| 2010 | Holby City | Norman |
| 2011 | The Borgias | Notary |
| 2012 | The Hollow Crown | Abbot of Westminster |
| 2013 | Murder on the Home Front | Charlie Maxton |
| 2016 | Our Zoo | Casper Butterfield |
| 2016 | Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands | Roth |
| 2018 | The Alienist | Mortician |
| 2018 | Into the Badlands | Old Man |
| 2020 | The Third Day | Old Man |
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See also
In Spanish: Richard Bremmer para niños
