Richard Syms
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1943
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
The Last Dance TBA
as Hugo, as young Hugo
The Jillon 2026
as John
The Last Dance 2018
Actor
The 13th 2017
as Frank
The Time of Their Lives 2017
as Reg
Their Finest 2017
as Head Waiter
Alice Through the Looking Glass 2016
as Board Member
Summer in February 2013
as Vicar
The Iron Lady 2011
as House of Commons Speaker
Johnny English Reborn 2011
as Man in Pinstripe
Nowhere Boy 2009
as Reverend
Gone Fishing 2008
as Vicar
Dracula 2006
as Priest
Fear of Fanny 2006
as Mrs. Beeton Fan
Mrs. Henderson Presents 2005
as Ambrose
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers 2004
as Newscaster #1
The Gathering 2003
as Churchman
Gangs of New York 2002
as Drunken Repeater
Ali G Indahouse 2002
as Caretaker
Urban Ghost Story 1998
as George
Stella Does Tricks 1997
as Donald
Secrets & Lies 1996
as Vicar
Staggered 1994
as Vicar
Truly Madly Deeply 1991
as Symonds
- Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb 1991
as Analyst
102 Boulevard Haussmann 1990
as Head Waiter
Can You Hear Me Thinking? 1990
as Charge Nurse
Credits from TMDB.