Richard Dillane

Biography

Richard Dillane (born 1964) is a British actor. He appears in a lead role of the Netflix series Young Wallander, based on the character Kurt Wallander created by novelist Henning Mankell. He played British intelligence agent Peter Nicholls in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning 2012 political thriller Argo, and Merv Humphreys, husband of Margaret Humphreys (played by Emily Watson) in Jim Loach's fact-based movie Oranges and Sunshine.

Career Overview

Richard Dillane has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Miranda Green Mysteries with 1 titles. Signature works include Murder at the Embassy, The White Princess, Interview with a Poltergeist. 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

62

Birth Date

1964-10-15 00:00:00

Birth Place

London, England, United Kingdom

Known For

• 

  Murder at the Embassy
• 

  The White Princess
• Interview with a Poltergeist
• 

  Space Race
• 

  Berlin Station
• 

  Anna

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• The Miranda Green Mysteries (1 titles)
• The Show Collection (1 titles)
• Dead in Tombstone Collection (1 titles)
• The Dark Knight Trilogy (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Alexandra Davison (2 collaborations)
• Matt Poynter (2 collaborations)
• Danny Marie Elias (2 collaborations)
• Pamela Haddock (2 collaborations)
• Caroline Goodall (2 collaborations)
• Christopher Spencer (2 collaborations)
• Olen Steinhauer (2 collaborations)
• Alma Casal (2 collaborations)
• Guy Holmes (2 collaborations)
• Jerome Reygner-Kalfon (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (62 credits)

  • Murder at the Embassy

    Robert

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Diplomat

    - Arden (2025) ... Tom Libby actor actors

    - The Riderless Horse (2025) ... Tom Libby actor actors

    - Emperor Dead (2025) ... Tom Libby actor actors

    - Dreadnought (2024) ... Tom Libby actor actors

    - When a Stranger Calls (2024) ... Tom Libby actor actors
    2023
  • Andor

    - What a Festive Evening (2025) ... Davo Sculdun actor actors

    - I Have Friends Everywhere (2025) ... Davo Sculdun actor actors

    - Harvest (2025) ... Davo Sculdun actor actors

    - Sagrona Teema (2025) ... Davo Sculdun actor actors

    - One Year Later (2025) ... Davo Sculdun actor actors
    2022
  • Munich - The Edge of War

    Colonel Menzies

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Show

    Henry Gaunt

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Forgotten Battle

    Sinclair

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Dalgliesh

    - Shroud for a Nightingale (2) (2021) ... Stephen Courtney-Briggs actor actors

    - Shroud for a Nightingale (1) (2021) ... Stephen Courtney-Briggs actor actors
    2021
  • Young Wallander

    - Episode 6 (2020) ... Hemberg actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2020) ... Hemberg actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2020) ... Hemberg actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2020) ... Hemberg actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2020) ... Hemberg actor actors
    2020
  • The Last Vermeer

    Colonel Jenkins

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

    - Hedgehunter (2022) ... Patrick Wayne actor actors

    - Silver Birch (2022) ... Patrick Wayne actor actors

    - Comply or Die (2022) ... Patrick Wayne actor actors

    - Many Clouds (2022) ... Patrick Wayne actor actors

    - Well to Do (2022) ... Patrick Wayne actor actors
    2019
  • Giri/Haji

    - Episode 3 (2019) ... Brian actor actors
    2019
  • Mother's Day

    Dr Tarring

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The White Princess

    Thomas Stanley

    actor

    actors

    - Old Curses (2017) ... Thomas Stanley actor actors

    - Two Kings (2017) ... Thomas Stanley actor actors

    - English Blood on English Soil (2017) ... Thomas Stanley actor actors

    - Traitors (2017) ... Thomas Stanley actor actors

    - The Pretender (2017) ... Thomas Stanley actor actors
    2017
  • Against the Law

    Prosecutor Roberts

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Berlin Station

    Gerald Ellman

    actor

    actors

    - Book of the Fallen (2019) ... Gerald Ellman actor actors

    - End of War (2019) ... Gerald Ellman actor actors

    - The Green Dacha (2019) ... Gerald Ellman actor actors

    - The Eye Fears When It Is Done to See (2019) ... Gerald Ellman actor actors

    - In Cold Hell (2019) ... Gerald Ellman actor actors
    2016
  • The Crown

    - Ipatiev House (2022) ... King George V actor actors
    2016
  • The Last Kingdom

    - Episode 8 (2020) ... Ludeca actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2020) ... Ludeca actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2020) ... Ludeca actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2020) ... Ludeca actor actors
    2015
  • Wolf Hall

    - Light (2024) ... Duke of Suffolk actor actors

    - Mirror (2024) ... Duke of Suffolk actor actors

    - Jenneke (2024) ... Duke of Suffolk actor actors

    - Defiance (2024) ... Duke of Suffolk actor actors

    - Wreckage (2024) ... Duke of Suffolk actor actors
    2015
  • Poldark

    - Episode 2 (2016) ... Henry Bull actor actors
    2015
  • Altar

    Greg

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • United Passions

    Larsen

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Outlander

    - Heaven and Earth (2017) ... Captain Raines actor actors

    - The Doldrums (2017) ... Captain Raines actor actors
    2014
  • Anna

    Robert Greene

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Dead in Tombstone

    Jack Sutter

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Father Brown

    - The Red Death (2022) ... Sir Charles Hakeworth actor actors
    2013
  • Endeavour

    - Arcadia (2016) ... Leo Richardson actor actors
    2013
  • Peaky Blinders

    - Episode 1 (2016) ... General Curran actor actors
    2013
  • Atlantis

    - A Boy of No Consequence (2013) ... Palos actor actors
    2013
  • Argo

    OSS Officer Nicholls

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Dinosaur Project

    Marchant

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Call the Midwife

    - Episode 2 (2021) ... Mr. Scarisbrick actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2021) ... Mr. Scarisbrick actor actors
    2012
  • Vera

    - The Deer Hunters (2014) ... Will Peyton actor actors
    2011
  • Oranges and Sunshine

    Merv Humphreys

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Mad Sad & Bad

    Roger

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Dark Knight

    Acting Commissioner

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Edge of Love

    Lt Col David Talbot Rice

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Interview with a Poltergeist

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Lewis

    - Whom the Gods Would Destroy (2007) ... Theodore Platt actor actors
    2007
  • One Hundredth of a Second

    Connor

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Real Sopranos

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Tristan & Isolde

    Aragon

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Jacket

    Captain Medley

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Space Race

    Werner Von Braun

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Doctor Who

    - The Wedding of River Song (2011) ... Carter actor actors

    - Let's Kill Hitler (2) (2011) ... Carter actor actors
    2005
  • De-Lovely

    Bill Wrather

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Spartacus

    Julius Caesar

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • New Tricks

    - Tender Loving Care (2014) ... Lawrence Delvin actor actors
    2004
  • Hustle

    - Law And Corruption (2006) ... Graham Poole actor actors
    2004
  • George Eliot: A Scandalous Life

    John Cross

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Foyle's War

    - Sunflower (2013) ... Charles Roper actor actors
    2002
  • Spooks

    - The Broadcast (2007) ... John Richardson actor actors
    2002
  • Doc Martin

    Tim

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Waking the Dead

    - Mask Of Sanity (2) (2007) ... Ricardo Rivelli actor actors

    - Mask Of Sanity (1) (2007) ... Ricardo Rivelli actor actors
    2001
  • Seeing Red

    Steve

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Wing Commander

    Lt. Hunter

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Emmerdale: Revenge

    D.S. Dan Campbell

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Cold Feet

    - Episode 5 (2000) ... Miles Brodie actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2000) ... Miles Brodie actor actors
    1998
  • Solomon

    Jeroboam

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Schooled in Murder (2013) ... Oliver Ordish actor actors
    1997
  • Heartbeat

    - Peace and Quiet (1997) ... Terry actor actors
    1992
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot

    - Mrs. McGinty's Dead (2008) ... Major Summerhayes actor actors
    1989
  • Casualty

    - No Fjords in Finland (1) (2009) ... Sean Anderson actor actors

    - Not Over Until the Fat Lady Sings (2009) ... Sean Anderson actor actors

    - Took a Long Time to Come (2008) ... Sean Anderson actor actors

    - This Will Be Our Year (2008) ... Sean Anderson actor actors

    - Doing the Right Thing (2008) ... Sean Anderson actor actors
    1986