Richard O'Brien

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Characters played by Richard O'Brien

Riff Raff — The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Frank's sinister butler and caretaker of the Transylvanians with hidden ambitions.

Mr. Hand — Dark City (1998)

Mr. Hand is a member of the extraterrestrial group who receives a copy of the memories implanted into John Murdoch. The group hopes this will help him predict Murdoch's movements and capture him. He later participates in taking Emma hostage and survives the final conflict long enough to speak with Murdoch before dying, learning that the experiments searched in the wrong place.

Pierre Le Pieu — EverAfter (1998)

Pierre Le Pieu is the man to whom Rodmilla sells Danielle after the masquerade ball. His involvement represents the most extreme consequence of Rodmilla's control over Danielle, prompting Henry to abandon his wedding plans and search for her. Danielle escapes before Henry and Capt. Laurent reach her.

Xilus — Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

Mysterious figure guarding ancient secrets.

Lord Vladimere Hellsubus — Elvira's Haunted Hills (2002)

Deceased historical figure and former lord of Castle Hellsubus in 1851 Romania. His estate becomes a temporary sanctuary for Elvira and her maid. His late wife's striking resemblance to Elvira hints at lingering magical or ancestral ties connected to the castle's history.

James — The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989)

James is a footman at Willoughby Chase and one of the few servants Slighcarp does not dismiss. Although Slighcarp orders him to get rid of the girls' toys, he later joins Pattern in capturing Grimshaw when he attempts to escape. James also learns that Lord and Lady Willoughby are alive, helping reconnect the household with Bonnie and Sylvia.

Dr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer — Shock Treatment (1981)

On-screen co-host of Dentonvale reality show and hospital operator.

John Dee — Jubilee (1978)

John Dee is an occultist who initiates the film's movement between historical and modern Britain. He transports Queen Elizabeth I / Bod into the present with the aid of Ariel, then joins them in interpreting the signs of anarchic modernity before the story returns nostalgically to the sixteenth century.

Mr. Russell — The Stolen (2017)

A character in the film, possibly a local figure or someone who aids or hinders Charlotte. Specific details are not provided in the summary.

Lawrence Fletcher (voice) — Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! (2009)

Lawrence is the father in the family and is stranded at the airport with Linda while waiting for his parents to arrive from England. His absence from the early household scenes helps establish the unusual Christmas circumstances, and he eventually returns home with the children’s grandparents to celebrate and open presents.

Career Overview

Richard O'Brien has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Rocky Horror Picture Show Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dark City, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1942-03-25
Birth Place
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q982182), public domain (CC0).