| First Name | Ian |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Full Name at Birth | Ian William Richardson |
| Age | 72 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | April 7, 1934 |
| Birthplace | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Date of Death | February 9, 2007 |
| Location of Death | London, England, UK |
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Bleak House |
Ian William Richardson CBE (7 April 1934 – 9 February 2007) was a Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy. He was also a leading Shakespearean stage actor.
Selected Ian Richardson film and TV show credits: