Richard Johnson

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Characters played by Richard Johnson

Distinguished Gentleman — Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

High-ranking Illuminati member overseeing artifact acquisition.

Squire Trelawney — Treasure Island (1990)

A wealthy landowner who finances the expedition by procuring the Hispaniola. He hires Silver despite his suspicious nature, underestimates the mutiny threat, and later takes refuge in the ship's cabin with the loyalists.

Dr. John Markway — The Haunting (1963)

A doctor and paranormal investigator who narrates Hill House's history and organizes the investigation. He studies the mansion's disturbances, attempts to protect Eleanor, rescues her from the unstable spiral staircase, and ultimately accepts that supernatural forces may be involved in her death.

John Miller — The Fifth Day of Peace (1970)

The Canadian camp commandant (referred to as Captain Miller in the plot). He is pressured by Colonel Von Bleicher and General Snow to allow the execution of the German deserters to preserve military discipline, and is motivated to comply with a promise of promotion to major.

Dr. David Menard — Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979)

Island researcher whose experiments inadvertently trigger the zombie crisis.

Dimitri — Beyond the Door (1974)

Mysterious man who approaches Jessica during her demonic possession, offering cryptic guidance.

Hugh Drummond — Some Girls Do (1969)

Full name of the titular British secret agent and adventure hero.

Claudius, King of Denmark — Hamlet (1970)

Claudius is Hamlet's uncle, the new king, and the killer of Hamlet's father. He marries Gertrude after the king's death and becomes alarmed by Hamlet's behavior. He sends Hamlet to England to be murdered and later poisons wine intended for him; Hamlet kills Claudius before dying.

Psychiatrist — The Comeback (1978)

Nick's treating physician who rationalizes the supernatural occurrences and Nick's catatonic state as psychological responses to divorce stress and recording pressure.

Michael Williams — The Night Child (1975)

A BBC documentary filmmaker obsessed with a demonic painting. Widower raising his daughter Emily after his wife's fatal fire. Travels to Italy to investigate the artwork, dismissing supernatural warnings until his daughter becomes possessed and causes tragedy. Ultimately dies while embracing his possessed daughter.

Sergio Logan — The Witch (1966)

Sergio Logan is the central male protagonist, initially preparing for work before becoming involved with Consuelo Lorente and her isolated mansion. Fascinated by the house and its inhabitants, he begins working in the library, develops a relationship with Aura, and announces his intention to take her away despite her attachment to the mansion.

Edmond Rackham — Island of the Fishmen (1979)

Edmond Rackham is a sadistic manipulator who holds Amanda Marvin captive and deceives Professor Ernest Marvin about the purpose of his amphibious transformation experiments. Having discovered Atlantis, he uses the fishmen to plunder its treasures and ultimately pursues Claude and Amanda with a gun.

Career Overview

Richard Johnson has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (Richard Johnson) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Treasure Island. 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
100
Birth Date
1927-07-30
Birth Place
Upminster, Essex, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q166422), public domain (CC0).