Richard Wilson facts for kids
Richard Wilson is a famous Scottish actor and director. He is well known for playing Victor Meldrew in the TV show One Foot in the Grave. He also played Gaius in the fantasy series Merlin.
About Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson was born on July 9, 1936. His birth name was Iain Carmichael Wilson. He was born in Greenock, Scotland.
Early Life and Training
Richard Wilson studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. This is a very famous drama school in London, England. Many talented actors have trained there.
Famous TV Roles
Richard Wilson is most famous for his role as Victor Meldrew. This character was in the popular BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave. He played Victor from 1990 until 2000. Victor Meldrew was known for his grumpy but funny personality.
Later, Richard Wilson joined the cast of the BBC drama Merlin. In this show, he played Gaius. Gaius was the wise court physician of Camelot. He helped Prince Arthur and Merlin.
Beyond Acting
Besides acting, Richard Wilson is also a theatre director. This means he helps put on plays. He has also worked as a broadcaster. This involves presenting shows on TV or radio.
See also
In Spanish: Richard Wilson (desambiguación) para niños
