Richard Gibson
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Richard Gibson | |
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Uganda Protectorate | |
| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Kate (? - present) (2 children) |
Richard Gibson (born 1 January 1954) is an English actor, best known for his role as the archetypal
Career
Gibson was born in
He took part in
Gibson then toured with the group when 'Allo 'Allo! transferred to the stage and had successful tours both in the United Kingdom and abroad. The stage version of the show gave rein to his other skills, and he was able to demonstrate his mastery of the violin.
He played Sunning in the 1971 BBC1 television series
He has divided his time between Ireland and the UK, and continues to work in films, television, and theatre as well as working as a sub-editor for newspaper publications.
Owing to the enduring popularity of 'Allo! 'Allo!, he and Kim Hartman have formed a Flick and Helga fan club and made numerous cabaret appearances, using songs and sketches in character. In 2012, as guest speakers on the Fred Olsen ships, Boudicca and Balmoral, they travelled to the Canary Islands and up the Amazon River.[2] In 2014, they were also guest performers at the Malfest Arts Festival in Malpas, Cheshire, and appeared at the War and Peace Show at the Hop Farm in Kent. In 2014 Gibson appeared with fellow 'Allo, 'Allo! cast members at the Sofia International Film Festival.[3] Gibson also works as a radio actor, scriptwriter and voiceover artist.
He has claimed that, while a chorister, he sang at the funeral service of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, and was paid £2 10s for his work on the day.
References
- ^ a b Webber, Richard (27 September 2014). "Herr Flick from 'Allo 'Allo! played by Richard Gibson where is he now | Life | Life & Style". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "Cruise International". Cruise-international.com. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ Rossitsa Petcova. "The actors from legendary British sitcom 'Allo, 'Allo! meet with their Bulgarian fans". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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