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Known for Acting
Born 1943-01-01 in England, UK
Richard Syms is a British male actor and vicar born in London , England , UK in 1943. His acting career spans both film and television, with his works covering genres such as fantasy and drama.
Richard Syms began his career by appearing in the television series Rumpole of the Bailey in 1980, and subsequently participated in numerous film and television productions. Between 1994 and 1996, he appeared in films such as A Dark Adapted Eye and Secrets & Lies, portraying roles including that of a priest. In 2003, he starred in the television series Horatio Hornblower: Duty, and in 2010, he appeared in Sherlock and Cemetery Junction. In 2016, he featured in works such as Alice Through the Looking Glass , Their Finest, and The Crown . His co-stars have included Martin Freeman and Olivia Colman , among others.
Ann Droid (2026) — Lyle · 1 episode
The Last Dance (2018)
Sick of It (2018) — Marco · 1 episode
Stath Lets Flats (2018) — Sidney Midlow · 1 episode
Their Finest (2017) — Head Waiter
The Time of Their Lives (2017) — Reg
The 13th (2017) — Frank
Taboo (2017) — Priest · 1 episode
Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) — Board Member
The Crown (2016) — Lord Hailsham · 2 episodes
Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories (2016) — Mr Durma · 1 episode
Wolf Hall (2015) — Earl of Essex · 1 episode
Summer in February (2013) — Vicar
The Czech Century (2013) — Winston Churchill · 9 episodes
Yonderland (2013) — Ensemble Actor · 1 episode
Call the Midwife (2012) — Mr. Roberts · 1 episode
BBC Comedy Feeds (2012) — Cyril · 1 episode
Johnny English Reborn (2011) — Man in Pinstripe
The Iron Lady (2011) — House of Commons Speaker
Sherlock (2010) — Vicar · 1 episode
Nowhere Boy (2009) — Reverend
Gone Fishing (2008) — Vicar
Dracula (2006) — Priest
Fear of Fanny (2006) — Mrs. Beeton Fan
The Virgin Queen (2006) — Courtier · 3 episodes
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) — Ambrose
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) — Newscaster #1
The Gathering (2003) — Churchman
Canterbury Tales (2003) — The Vicar · 1 episode
Gangs of New York (2002) — Drunken Repeater
Ali G Indahouse (2002) — Caretaker
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002) — College Porter · 1 episode
Foyle's War (2002) — Vicar · 2 episodes
As If (2001) — Cornelius · 1 episode
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (2001) — Stephen Gardiner · 1 episode
Bad Girls (1999) — Humanist Officant · 1 episode
Oliver Twist (1999) — Board Man · 4 episodes
Urban Ghost Story (1998) — George
Stella Does Tricks (1997) — Donald
Midsomer Murders (1997) — Mr. Bream · 1 episode
Secrets & Lies (1996) — Vicar
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) — Rev. Toft · 1 episode
Staggered (1994) — Vicar
The Detectives (1993) — Janitor · 1 episode
Goodnight Sweetheart (1993) — George · 2 episodes
As Time Goes By (1992) — Delivery Man · 1 episode
The Camomile Lawn (1992) — Parson · 3 episodes
Gone to Seed (1992) — Ballroom MC · 1 episode
Do Not Disturb (1991) — Analyst
Truly Madly Deeply (1991) — Symonds
2Point4 Children (1991) — Davis · 1 episode
Can You Hear Me Thinking? (1990) — Charge Nurse
102 Boulevard Haussmann (1990) — Head Waiter
The Paradise Club (1989) — Building Society Manager · 1 episode
Lovejoy (1986) — Alwin · 2 episodes
In Sickness and in Health (1985) — Tax Man · 1 episode
Minder (1979) — Drummond · 1 episode
All Creatures Great and Small (1978) — Mr. Crawford · 1 episode
Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) — Mr. Myers · 3 episodes
The Last Dance — Hugo
The Last Dance — young Hugo