Stan Richards

English actor (1930–2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Stanley Richardson, known professionally as Stan Richards (8 December 1930 11 February 2005), was an English television actor, best known for his portrayal of Seth Armstrong in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.[2]

Born
Stanley Richardson[1]

(1930-12-08)8 December 1930
Gawber, Barnsley, England
Died11 February 2005(2005-02-11) (aged 74)
Barnsley, England
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1977–2004
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Stan Richards
Born
Stanley Richardson[1]

(1930-12-08)8 December 1930
Gawber, Barnsley, England
Died11 February 2005(2005-02-11) (aged 74)
Barnsley, England
OccupationActor
Years active1977–2004
Spouse
Susannah Richards
(m. 1952; died 1994)
Children6
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Career

He played the role of Seth Armstrong from May 1978 until his death of emphysema in 2005, having been originally "signed" to the series for a run of just 4 weeks. He had previously acted in six episodes of Coronation Street as Arthur Stokes, having started his career aged 15 as a pub pianist.[2]

Upon his death, his life and work were honoured at the British Soap Awards in 2005.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1963Move Over, DarlingOfficerUncredited
1977The Price of CoalAlbertCredited
1979AgathaHotel PorterUncredited
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