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Richard Wilson on "Merlin"
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Richard Wilson stars as Gaius on NBC's "Merlin."

Richard Wilson was born in Scotland in 1936. Richard Wilson worked as a research scientist before attending the RADA, where he graduated at the age of 29. Since then Richard Wilson has gone on to become an Associate Member of RADA and received an OBE in 1994.

Richard Wilson is probably most famous in the UK for his role as Victor Meldrew in "One Foot in the Grave." Other television appearances for Richard Wilson include: "Only When I Laugh," "Tutti Frutti," "Born and Bred," "Doctor Who" and dozens of series, mini-series and TV Movies. Richard Wilson has appeared in "A Passage to India" and "Gulliver's Travels," opposite James and Edward Fox. Other film credits for Richard Wilson include "Whoops Apocalypse," "Unnatural Pursuits," "A Dry White Season," "How to Get Ahead in Advertising" and "Foreign Body."

Richard Wilson's recent commitments include appearing at the National Theatre in "What the Butler Saw," and the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester in "Waiting for Godot."

Richard Wilson has been nominated for four BAFTA Awards (winning twice); two British Comedy Awards, which he won once; and a National TV Award.






RICHARD WILSON: FACTS

How tall is Richard Wilson? How old is Richard Wilson? Where was Richard Wilson born? Find out here.

Age: 73 years old
Birthday: July 7, 1936
Height: 5' 11"
Full Name / Real Name: Ian Colquhoun Wilson
Birthplace: Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK




RICHARD WILSON: NEWS


Richard Wilson on "Merlin"'Merlin' Season 2 Headed to SyfySeason 1 may have aired on NBC last summer, but Syfy will be the channel broadcasting Season 2 of the timeless legend come this April. Read more...