Born Richard T. O'Brien in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland, Richard Garrick started his career as a stage actor. He went on to become a film director for the Gaumont Company, making films in England, France and the United States, as well as for the U.S. Military during World War I.
Garrick continued his stage career, appearing in dozens of plays - most notably, the original 1947 Broadway production of "Streetcar Named Desire". He reprised his role in the 1951 film version of Streetcar and has appeared in over two dozen other films throughout his long career. In addition, he has acted in television dramas, appeared in radio broadcasts and written books on travel.
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Video clip from A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) film that shows the doctor/stranger (Richard Garrick) leading Blanche (Vivien Leigh) away towards to conclusion of the story.
Filmography of the actor/director with list of co-workers and links to movies available to purchase on video.
Courtroom scene in which Richard Garrick plays the judge. Video clip on YouTube.
Memorial to actor whose stage name was Richard Garrick and is buried at Fort Rosencrans National Cemetery in San Diego.
Biographical information provided by Waterford (IRE) County Museum.
Profile, complete filmography, TV schedule, and titles for sale.
Official Broadway credits for Richard Garrick, biographical information and other related facts
Timeline of films and television appearances.
Tribute site to the actor/director includes filmology, stage and television appearances, and photos.
Information on plays in which Garrick appeared includes opening date and role.
Brief biographical sketch and photo of gravesite from Find A Grave.
Biographical overview provided.
Courtroom scene in which Richard Garrick plays the judge. Video clip on YouTube.
Memorial to actor whose stage name was Richard Garrick and is buried at Fort Rosencrans National Cemetery in San Diego.
Video clip from A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) film that shows the doctor/stranger (Richard Garrick) leading Blanche (Vivien Leigh) away towards to conclusion of the story.
Biographical information provided by Waterford (IRE) County Museum.
Timeline of films and television appearances.
Brief biographical sketch and photo of gravesite from Find A Grave.
Information on plays in which Garrick appeared includes opening date and role.
Official Broadway credits for Richard Garrick, biographical information and other related facts
Profile, complete filmography, TV schedule, and titles for sale.
Tribute site to the actor/director includes filmology, stage and television appearances, and photos.
Filmography of the actor/director with list of co-workers and links to movies available to purchase on video.
Biographical overview provided.
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