Richard St John Harris is an Irish actor best known for playing Frank Machin in the film This Sporting Life.
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Best Known For:The film This Sporting Life
Breakthrough:Starred in 'This Sporting Life', earning his first Academy Award nomination in 1963
10 Quick Facts About Richard St John Harris
- Full Name: Richard St John Harris
- Nationality: Irish
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film This Sporting Life
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1930
- Age: 96 years old
- Place of Birth: Limerick
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Popular As: Richard Harris
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
Richard St John Harris Age
Richard St John Harris is about 96 years old as of 2026. Richard St John Harris was born in 1930.
Richard St John Harris Height
Richard St John Harris stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
He attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where he studied Acting.
- London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Richard St John Harris rose to prominence for his role in the film This Sporting Life.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include This Sporting Life, Camelot, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
- Film: This Sporting Life (Frank Machin, 1963)
- Film: Camelot (King Arthur, 1967)
- Film: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Albus Dumbledore, 2001)
Awards & Achievements
- Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award — Cannes — This Sporting Life
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor — Golden Globe — Camelot
Richard St John Harris Family & Relationships
Richard St John Harris is divorced. He has 3 children, including Jared Harris and Jamie Harris.
- Father: Ivan John Harris
- Mother: Mildred Josephine Harty Harris
- Children:
- Jared Harris (1961)
- Jamie Harris (1963)
- Damian Harris (1958)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard St John Harris
- Popular As: Richard Harris
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Irish
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1930
- Age: 96
- Birthday: October 1
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Limerick
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ivan John Harris
- Mother: Mildred Josephine Harty Harris
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $50,000–$450,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $400,000–$10,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Related Biographies
- Jared Harris (Child • Son; Actor)
- Elizabeth Rees-Williams (Spouse • First wife)
- Ann Turkel (Spouse • Second wife)
