Years active 1977–2004 | Name Stan Richards Role Television actor | |
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Full Name Stanley Richardson Died February 11, 2005, Barnsley, United Kingdom | ||
Emmerdale - A Tribute to Stan Richards
Stanley "Stan" Richards (8 December 1930 – 11 February 2005) was an English television actor, best known for his portrayal of Seth Armstrong in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Contents
(2005) A tribute to Stan Richards
Career
He played the role of Seth Armstrong from May 1978 until his death of emphysema in 2005, having been originally "signed" to the series for a run of just 4 weeks. He had previously acted in six episodes of Coronation Street as Arthur Stokes, having started his career aged 15 as a pub pianist.
Upon his death, his life and work were honoured at the British Soap Awards in 2005.
Filmography
Actor
1978
Emmerdale Farm (TV Series) as
Seth Armstrong
- A Christmas Wedding (2000) - Seth Armstrong
- 23 December 1997: Part 1 (1997) - Seth Armstrong
- 2 January 1996: Part 1 (1996) - Seth Armstrong
- 17 August 1995: Part 1 (1995) - Seth Armstrong
1980
The Cuckoo Waltz (TV Series) as
Arthur Dunkerley
- The Press Ball (1980) - Arthur Dunkerley
1980
Sounding Brass (TV Series) as
Jack Bennett
- H.G. and the Whit Marches (1980) - Jack Bennett
1977
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Albert / Marshall / Councillor
- Buses (1980) - Marshall
- The Mayor's Charity (1977) - Councillor
- The Price of Coal: Part 2 - Back to Reality (1977) - Albert
- The Price of Coal: Part 1 - Meet the People (1977) - Albert
1978
All Creatures Great and Small (TV Series) as
Mr. Dent / Charlie Dent
- Every Dog His Day- (1980) - Mr. Dent
- Bulldog Breed (1978) - Mr. Dent
- Calf Love (1978) - Charlie Dent
1979
Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series) as
Railway-parcel Agent
- The Flag and Further Snags (1979) - Railway-parcel Agent
1979
BBC2 Play of the Week (TV Series) as
George Ackroyd
- Stepping Out (1979) - George Ackroyd
1979
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Bernard Norton
- My Brother's Son: Part 1 (1979) - Bernard Norton
1979
Agatha as
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
1979
Afternoon Off (TV Movie) as
Man in Art Gallery
1978
The Sunday Drama (TV Series) as
Ted
- The One and Only Buster Barnes (1978) - Ted
1978
Strangers (TV Series) as
Club Secretary
- Duty Roster (1978) - Club Secretary
1977
Premiere (TV Series) as
2nd Old man
- A Little Outing (1977) - 2nd Old man
1977
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Arthur Stokes
- Episode #1.1715 (1977) - Arthur Stokes
- Episode #1.1714 (1977) - Arthur Stokes
1963
Move Over, Darling as
Officer (uncredited)
Soundtrack
2014
This Is Where I Leave You (writer: "How Do U Want It")
Self
2001
Kelly (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 September 2001 (2001) - Self
1981
This Is Your Life (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Paula Tilbrook (2001)
- Christopher Chittell (1998) - Self
- Clive Hornby (1997) - Self
- Dickie Bird (1992) - Self
- Hannah Hauxwell (1992) - Self
- Stan Richards (1991) - Self
- Sheila Mercier (1985) - Self
- Paul Shane (1981) - Self
1994
That's Showbusiness (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode #6.23 (1994) - Self - Panelist
1994
Cryer's Crackers (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.7 (1994) - Self
- Episode #1.6 (1994) - Self
1993
Emmerdale: 21 Years (Video documentary) as
Self / Seth Armstrong
1988
Open Air (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.127 (1988) - Self
1967
Your Choice for the Film Awards (TV Series) as
Self - Co-Host
- Episode #1.2 (1967) - Self - Co-Host
Archive Footage
2020
Emmerdale Family Trees (TV Mini Series) as
Seth Armstrong
- The Tates (2020) - Seth Armstrong
- The Dingles-Young Guns (2020) - Seth Armstrong
References
Stan Richards Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA