Richard Gibson facts for kids
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Richard Gibson
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Richard Gibson in 2011
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| Born | 1 January 1954 Kampala, Uganda Protectorate
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| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Kate (? - present) (2 children) |
Richard Gibson is an English actor born on January 1, 1954. He is most famous for playing the character Herr Otto Flick in the popular BBC comedy show, 'Allo 'Allo!.
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Discovering Richard Gibson
Richard Gibson was born in Kampala, Uganda. At that time, Uganda was under British rule. He was a talented singer as a child. He sang in the choir at St Paul's Cathedral in London. He also went to school there. Later, he studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
A special moment in his life was singing at the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965. Churchill was a very important leader in British history. Richard was paid a small amount for his singing that day.
Starring in 'Allo 'Allo!
Richard Gibson became very well-known for his role in 'Allo 'Allo!. This comedy series was set during World War II. He played Herr Otto Flick, a German officer. His character was often serious and funny at the same time.
He was a main actor in almost all the seasons of the show. The series was very popular around the world. After the TV show, 'Allo 'Allo! was also made into a stage play. Richard toured with the cast, performing the show live. This allowed him to show another skill: playing the violin.
Other Acting Roles
Before 'Allo 'Allo!, Richard had other acting jobs. In 1971, he appeared in a BBC TV series called Tom Brown's Schooldays. He also had his first notable film role in 1971. This was in the movie The Go-Between. He played a character named Marcus Maudsley.
In 1973, he was in another film called England Made Me. Over the years, he has played many different characters. You might have seen him on TV or on stage. He even appeared as Herr Flick on a sports show called The Daily Telegraph's World Cup Pubcast. In 2003, he lent his voice to a Doctor Who audio story called Flip-Flop.
Life Beyond the Screen
Richard Gibson divides his time between Ireland and the United Kingdom. He continues to work in films, television, and theatre. He also works as a sub-editor for newspapers. This means he helps prepare articles for publication.
Because 'Allo 'Allo! is still so loved, Richard and his co-star Kim Hartman (who played Helga) have a fan club. They often perform together in cabaret shows. These shows feature songs and funny sketches. They even traveled to the Canary Islands and up the Amazon River as guest speakers on cruise ships. In 2014, they performed at the Malfest Arts Festival. They also appeared at the War and Peace Show in Kent. Richard also works as a radio actor, writes scripts, and does voiceovers.
