Who plays Thomas Becket in Becket?

Thomas Becket is played by Richard Burton.

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Thomas Becket has 2 mapped relationships in Becket. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Thomas Becket — Becket Character Profile

About Thomas Becket

A Saxon commoner who serves as advisor and Lord Chancellor to King Henry II. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by the King, Becket sides with the Church, opposes royal interference in ecclesiastical matters, and is ultimately martyred by royal barons at Canterbury.

Thomas Becket — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by: Richard Burton
Appears in: Becket (1964)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (2)

Thomas Becket — Power Political Opponent — Baron (Niall MacGinnis)
Thomas Becket — Professional Successor — Archbishop of Canterbury (Felix Aylmer)

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Bishop of York (Frank Pettingell)
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