He received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his outstanding performances.
He was born in a wealthy family in Limerick, Ireland, and was the fifth of eight children.
Harris made his film debut in 1959 and became a prominent figure in the British New Wave cinema.
Biography
Early Life
Richard St John Francis Harris was born on October 1, 1930, in Limerick, Ireland, into a large family as the fifth of eight children. His father, Ivan Harris, was a flour merchant, and the family lived in a grand house known as Overdale. Harris was educated by the Jesuits at Crescent College, where he excelled in rugby until his athletic career was interrupted by tuberculosis in his teens. After recovering, he pursued a career in acting, enrolling at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after failing to gain admission to other prestigious drama schools.
Career
Harris made his film debut in 1959 and quickly rose to prominence, becoming an iconic figure in the British New Wave cinema. He starred in notable films such as "This Sporting Life" and "Mutiny on the Bounty." In addition to his acting career, Harris was also a talented singer. His album "A Tramp Shining" featured the hit song "MacArthur Park," which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over a million copies. He continued to release music throughout his career, showcasing his unique approach to singing as an actor who conveyed emotion through song.
Personal Life
Harris married Elizabeth Rees-Williams in 1957, with whom he had three children, including actors Jared and Jamie Harris. After their divorce, he married actress Ann Turkel in 1974, but that marriage also ended in divorce. Known for his tumultuous lifestyle, Harris struggled with alcoholism for many years before becoming a teetotaller in 1981, although he later resumed drinking. He was also a vocal supporter of the Provisional Irish Republican Army until 1984, when controversial remarks led him to withdraw his support. Harris passed away in 2002, leaving behind a legacy as a celebrated actor and musician.
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Discography
Close to Home2024
- 1.The Bluebells of Scotland6:06
- 2.Deux Danses: I. Danse Sacrée6:45
- 3.Deux Danses: II. Danse Profane2:13
- 4.Keren6:28
- 5.Basta4:33
- 6.Carnival of Venice7:40
Patient 69 (Blood Is Thicker Than Water)2024
- 1.Is He Dead!3:09
- 2.Brainwashed4:13
- 3.In The Belly Of The Beast1:50
- 4.Blood Is Thicker Than Water3:03
- 5.Zombie Dance3:05
- 6.Spirit World3:54
- 7.Psychos2:55
White Frog The End Is Near2024
- 1.Throw Caution To The Wind3:43
- 2.Bats3:05
- 3.The Black Eyed Children3:13
- 4.Little Black Cloud4:19
- 5.The End Is Near3:44
- 6.I Don’t Care3:42
- 7.LGBT3:41
- 8.Conspire Against The Universe3:18
- 9.Nuke The World4:21
- 10.Zombies3:16
- 11.Baked Beans2:25
- 12.Little Black Cloud 22:39
- 13.Lost4:15
Till The Cows Come Home2024
- 1.80s Child4:18
- 2.Get Back On4:13
- 3.Billy Dragster3:28
- 4.Breathe1:24
- 5.Get In The Muck Truck5:38
- 6.Time Marches On3:52
- 7.Boudica3:35
- 8.Special3:21
- 9.Till The Cows Come Home3:04
- 10.Black Country Connection2:46
- 11.She Went On2:37
- 12.Slave To The Wage3:33
- 13.Hard Luck Stories4:13
- 14.Fake It Till You Make It3:40
- 15.Riding Again4:17
The Bandit Button Moon 22023
- 1.Left In The Dust2:27
- 2.Colour Blind3:09
- 3.Dr Greenthumb5:04
- 4.City Of Trades3:14
- 5.The Joker3:33
- 6.Definly On My Grind3:34
- 7.No Love3:50
- 8.Button Moon 24:08
- 9.Get Bizzy With The Fizzy2:46
- 10.The Dark Side3:06
- 11.Rock This Bitch4:35
Flood2023
- 1.Flood8:59
- 2.Conversation for Tenor and Bass Trombone9:00
- 3.Posh Duet Number Five1:08
- 4.Posh Duet Number Four1:20
- 5.Posh Duet Number Eleven1:01
- 6.Duo Concertante for Tenor and Bass Trombone10:44
- 7.Family Tree2:11
- 8.Slide and The Family Bone2:14
- 9.Trombone Institute of Technology2:04
- 10.Concert Duet Number Three1:11
- 11.Concert Duet Number Eight2:11
I, in the Membership of My Days - Poems and Songs by Richard Harris & Sons2012
- 1.Prelude0:54
- 2.I Am the Sea3:49
- 3.The Old House Pt. I0:45
- 4.I, in the Membership of My Days4:18
- 5.The Old House Pt. II1:56
- 6.When the Fish Are Fished0:19
- 7.The Old House (instrumental Pt. I)0:41
- 8.My Sister Had a Dog0:32
- 9.I, in the Membership of My Days Ii0:35
- 10.I Ran Away0:37
- 11.The Old House Pt. III0:27
- 12.Our Green House2:38
- 13.The Old House Pt. IV0:30
- 14.Limerick 2450:51
- 15.I, in the Membership of My Days Iii0:40
- 16.My Blood Reflects0:53
- 17.Spirit of You4:11
- 18.Sundays Well5:04
- 19.The Old House Pt. V0:21
- 20.On the One‐day‐dead Face of My Father2:00
- 21.The Old House (instrumental Pt. II)0:30
- 22.Before the Hired Spade4:53
- 23.The Old House Pt. VI0:28
- 24.I Saw Into the Grave Grave1:57
- 25.Requiem1:39
- 26.Time in My Bondfire4:01
- 27.My Young Brother0:15
- 28.The Old House Pt. VII0:36
- 29.I Don’t Know2:55
Man of Words, Man of Music: The Anthology 1968-19742008
- 1.Didn't We2:28
- 2.Macarthur Park7:25
- 3.Name of My Sorrow3:17
- 4.Lovers Such as I3:33
- 5.A Tramp Shining2:26
- 6.The Yard Went on Forever5:44
- 7.Gayla3:25
- 8.The Hymns From the Grand Terrace (Second Hymn)3:33
- 9.One of the Nicer Things3:27
- 10.What a Lot of Flowers3:30
- 11.Fill the World With Love3:54
- 12.Beth1:59
- 13.Sidewalk Song3:22
- 14.Requiem4:47
- 15.This Is Where I Came In3:34
- 16.My Boy3:13
- 17.How I Spent My Summer2:48
- 18.There Are Too Many Saviours on My Cross6:14
- 19.Ballad of "A Man Called Horse"3:22
- 20.Half of Every Dream3:08
- 21.Trilogy From "The Prophet" (Love, Marriage, Children)3:11
TV Now2007
- 1.Popstar2:56
- 2.Justice2:42
- 3.What Do You Want3:00
- 4.You Are Mine3:06
- 5.Spytime2:45
- 6.Knockout2:40
- 7.Spin Me3:11
- 8.Serious Intent3:11
- 9.World Chase2:57
- 10.Fear On Board3:09
- 11.The Island2:54
- 12.You’re Gonna2:00
My Boy / Slides2005
- 1.Beth1:59
- 2.Sidewalk-Song3:23
- 3.Proposal3:24
- 4.Ballad to an Unborn Child2:57
- 5.This Is Our Child3:37
- 6.Like Father Like Son3:03
- 7.Requiem4:51
- 8.This Is Where I Came In3:36
- 9.Why Did You Leave Me?2:34
- 10.All the Broken Children4:19
- 11.My Boy3:15
- 12.This Is the Way4:29
- 13.Ballad of a Man Called Horse3:21
- 14.Morning of the Mourning for Another Kennedy1:14
- 15.I Don’t Have to Tell You3:48
- 16.Gin Buddy4:35
- 17.Blue Canadian Rocky Dream5:02
- 18.Sunny-Jo3:12
- 19.Best Way to See America2:49
- 20.Once Upon a Dusty Road3:55
- 21.Roy3:12
- 22.How I Spent My Summer2:50
- 23.I’m Comin’ Home2:54
- 24.November Song4:12
- 25.Slides5:01
- 26.There Are Too Many Saviours6:13
- 27.Turning Back the Pages4:20
- 28.Half of Every Dream3:06
The Webb Sessions 1968-19691998
- 1.Didn't We?2:54
- 2.Paper Chase2:49
- 3.Name of My Sorrow3:52
- 4.Lovers Such as I4:03
- 5.In the Final Hours2:42
- 6.MacArthur Park7:26
- 7.Dancing Girl2:11
- 8.If You Must Leave My Life3:16
- 9.A Tramp Shining2:27
- 10.The Yard Went on Forever5:46
- 11.Watermark4:22
- 12.Interim3:29
- 13.Gayla2:57
- 14.The Hymns From Grand Terrace9:11
- 15.The Hive3:19
- 16.Lucky Me2:42
- 17.That's the Way It Was3:55
- 18.One of the Nicer Things3:28
MacArthur Park1997
- 1.Prelude / Didn't We / Interlude2:55
- 2.Paper Chase / Interlude3:23
- 3.Name of My Sorrow / Interlude3:19
- 4.Lovers Such as I4:03
- 5.In the Final Hours2:42
- 6.MacArthur Park7:26
- 7.Dancing Girl / Interlude2:11
- 8.If You Must Leave My Life3:16
- 9.A Tramp Shining2:27
- 10.The Yard Went on Forever5:46
- 11.Watermark4:22
- 12.Interim3:06
- 13.Gayla3:20
- 14.The Hymns From the Grand Terrace9:11
- 15.The Hive3:19
- 16.Lucky Me2:42
- 17.That's the Way It Is3:52
Mack the Knife1989
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The Prophet1974
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His Greatest Performances1973
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull1973
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Slides1972
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The Richard Harris Love Album1972
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My Boy1971
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Cromwell1970
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A Tramp Shining1968
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The Yard Went on Forever...1968
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In Over My Head2022
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Deep Deep Love2022
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MacArthur Park1968
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Label
- Record label
- Dunhill
Achievements
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Award
- British Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris Award
- Award
- Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
- Award
- Sovereign Military Order of Malta
- Award
- Golden Globe Awards
- Award
- European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Also known as: Harris, Richard
Richard St John Francis Harris was an Irish actor and singer. Having studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he rose to prominence as an icon of the British New Wave. He received numerous accolades including the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, a Grammy Award, and a Golden Globe. In 2020 he was listed at number 3 on The Irish Times's list of Ireland's greatest film actors.
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