Richard O'Sullivan

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Characters played by Richard O'Sullivan

Robin Tripp — Man About the House (1974)

A student chef who moves into the flat with Chrissy and Jo. Initially thought to be gay, his true sexuality is later revealed. He flirts with the women but respects their initial pledge for a strictly platonic arrangement.

Peter — The Haunted House of Horror (1969)

Sarcastic and hot-tempered boyfriend to Madge. Attends the initial party and joins the group at the mansion, playing a minor role in the unfolding events.

Fred Harkness — Spare the Rod (1961)

A primary troublemaker who initially defies authority through fighting, smoking, and disrupting lessons. Saunders spots his potential and encourages him. After being wrongly targeted for excessive caning by a colleague and initially rejecting an apology, Harkness eventually reconnects with the teacher and is convinced to believe in his own future capabilities.

Charlie as a Boy — Make Me an Offer! (1954)

As a boy, Charlie visits the British Museum and instantly falls in love with the Portland Vase, a passion that eventually leads him to become a dealer in English pottery. He also sees a newspaper cutting about the 1886 theft of art treasures, including a perfect green Portland Vase made by Josiah Wedgwood.

Career Overview

Richard O'Sullivan has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work is anchored in the Carry On Series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Man About the House, The Webster Boy, The Giftie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1944-05-07
Birth Place
Chiswick, London, England, UK

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