Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Born August 30, 1956 (Age: 69) Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Biography

Julian Richings (born 30 August 1956) is a British-Canadian character actor. Richings has appeared in over 225 films and television series. He trained in drama at the University of Exeter and worked as an actor for several years in the United Kingdom before moving to Toronto in 1984. In the popular series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil he played the dual characters of the Hooded Leader and Atticus Murphy Senior. When not on screen, Richings is a busy stage actor. In February of 2016 he appeared in a play titled Mustard by rising star Kat Sandler at Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre. He played the role of Peter Icabod in 15 episodes of Patriot between 2015 and 2018.
Julian Richings (born 30 August 1956) is a British-Canadian character actor. Richings has appeared in over 225 films and television series. He trained in drama at the University of Exeter and worked as an actor for several years in the United Kingdom before moving to Toronto in 1984. In the popular series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil he played the dual characters of the Hooded Leader and Atticus Murphy Senior. When not on screen, Richings is a busy stage actor. In February of 2016 he appeared in a play titled Mustard by rising star Kat Sandler at Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre. He played the role of Peter Icabod in 15 episodes of Patriot between 2015 and 2018.
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Filmography

Man Eating Pussy

Man Eating Pussy

2026 as Freddie Age: 69
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

2025 as Horror Film Expert Age: 69
Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

2023 as Strange Man Age: 66
Chaos Walking

Chaos Walking

2021 as Gault Age: 64
Stardust

Stardust

2020 as Tony Defries Age: 64
The Witch

The Witch

2016 as Governor Age: 59
Regression

Regression

2015 as Tom Age: 59
Reign

Reign

2015 as Mr. Ian Age: 58
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

2013 as Ricky Age: 57
Man of Steel

Man of Steel

2013 as Lor-Em Age: 56
Patch Town

Patch Town

2011 as Child Catcher Age: 55
Dave vs Death

Dave vs Death

2011 as Death Age: 55
Animal Control

Animal Control

2011 as Larry Age: 54
Survival of the Dead

Survival of the Dead

2010 as James O'Flynn Age: 53
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

2010 as Ferryman Age: 53
Curious Stories, Crooked Symbols

Curious Stories, Crooked Symbols

2009 as Kneeling Man Age: 53
Elegy

Elegy

2008 as Actor in Play #1 Age: 51
Saw IV

Saw IV

2007 as Vagrant Age: 51
The Tracey Fragments

The Tracey Fragments

2007 as Dr. Heker Age: 51
Shoot 'Em Up

Shoot 'Em Up

2007 as Hertz's Driver Age: 50
Dead Silence

Dead Silence

2007 as Bos Age: 50
The Third Eye

The Third Eye

2007 as Charlie Rabbit Age: 50
X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men: The Last Stand

2006 as Mutant Theatre Organizer Age: 49
Drive Time Murders

Drive Time Murders

2006 as 'The Doc' Age: 49
Some Things That Stay

Some Things That Stay

2004 as Minister Age: 48
The Limb Salesman

The Limb Salesman

2004 as Contact Age: 48
Kingdom Hospital

Kingdom Hospital

2004 as Otto Age: 47
Sisters in the Wilderness: The Lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill

Sisters in the Wilderness: The Lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill

2004 as William Cattermole Age: 47
Fresh Meat: The Wounds of 'Wrong Turn'

Fresh Meat: The Wounds of 'Wrong Turn'

2004 as Self Age: 47
Open Range

Open Range

2003 as Wylie Age: 46
Wrong Turn

Wrong Turn

2003 as Three Finger Age: 46
My Life Without Me

My Life Without Me

2003 as Dr. Thompson Age: 46
Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials

2002 as Jonathan Walcott Age: 46
Between Strangers

Between Strangers

2002 as Nigel Age: 46
I Shout Love

I Shout Love

2002 as Cab Driver Age: 45
The Claim

The Claim

2000 as Francis Bellanger Age: 44
Two Thousand and None

Two Thousand and None

2000 as Curator Age: 43
The Hustle

The Hustle

2000 as Detective Walsh Age: 43
The Crossing

The Crossing

2000 as McKenzie Age: 43
Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City

1999 as Ticket Taker Age: 42
The Red Violin

The Red Violin

1998 as Nicolas Olsberg (Montréal) Age: 42
Motel

Motel

1998 as Tenant Age: 42
Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms

Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms

1998 as Bix Age: 42
Urban Legend

Urban Legend

1998 as Weird Janitor Age: 42
Cube

Cube

1998 as Alderson Age: 41
Once a Thief: Family Business

Once a Thief: Family Business

1998 as Camier Age: 41
No Image

The Show: Stories Within a Film

1998 as The Lead Actor Age: 41
Ms. Scrooge

Ms. Scrooge

1997 as Christmas Yet to Come Age: 41
No Image

Pale Saints

1997 as Einstein Age: 41
Mimic

Mimic

1997 as Workman Age: 40
Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother

Once a Thief: Brother Against Brother

1997 as Camier Age: 40
Heritage Minutes: Winnie

Heritage Minutes: Winnie

1997 as A.A. Milne Age: 40
Hard Core Logo

Hard Core Logo

1996 as Buck Haight Age: 40
The Boys Club

The Boys Club

1996 as Officer Cole Age: 40
Moonlight and Valentino

Moonlight and Valentino

1995 as Hair Stylist Age: 39
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

1994 as Sir George's Servant Age: 38
Giant Steps

Giant Steps

1992 as Danceband Teacher Age: 36
Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

1991 as Exterminator #4 Age: 35
Heritage Minutes: John Cabot

Heritage Minutes: John Cabot

1991 as King Henry VII Age: 34
Clarence

Clarence

1990 as Reynolds Age: 34
The Top of His Head

The Top of His Head

1989 as Robert (henchman) Age: 32
Love at Stake

Love at Stake

1987 as Town Crier Age: 30