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Harris made his film debut in 1959 in the film Alive and Kicking, and played the lead role in The Ginger Man in the West End in 1959. In his second film, he had a small role as an IRA Volunteer in Shake Hands with the Devil (1959), supporting James Cagney.
He debuted on screen in Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) and quickly scored regular work in films, including The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1959), The Night Fighters (1960) and a good role as a frustrated Australian bomber pilot in The Guns of Navarone (1961).
64 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Shake Hands with the Devil. 1959 1h 51m Approved. 7.0 (1.6K) Rate. In 1920s Ireland, I.R.A. members are being led by the war mongering Dr. Sean Lenihan (James Cagney), as they fight oppressive British forces. Director Michael Anderson Stars James Cagney Don Murray Dana Wynter. 2. The Wreck of the Mary Deare.
In addition to his film career, Harris triumphed in other areas of the entertainment world. He appeared as King Arthur in “Camelot” on stage for many years, including on Broadway from 1981-82.
Oct 12, 2023 · From Camelot to Gladiator, these are Richard Harris’ best movies, according to IMDb.
6 titles. 1. Gladiator (2000) R | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama. 8.5. Rate. 67 Metascore. A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed.
Oct 25, 2002 · Richard St John Francis Harris (October 1, 1930 – October 25, 2002) was an Irish actor and singer. He appeared on stage and in many films, notably as Corrado Zeller in Michelangelo Antonioni's Red Desert, Frank Machin in This Sporting Life, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, and as King Arthur in the 1967 film ...