Tom Richards (actor)
Australian Actor.
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| Intro | Australian Actor. | |
| Places | Australia | |
| is | Actor | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Birth | 1948, Brisbane | |
| Age | 77 years |
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Biography
Thomas Richards (22 March 1948) credited as Tom Richards is an Australian actor, best known for his appearances on television.
Career
He played Detective Steve York in Network Ten police drama Matlock Police in the 1970s. After that series was cancelled he had a regular role in soap opera The Box during its final year in 1977.
Richards later starred in the soap opera Sons and Daughters as David Palmer from 1982 to 1986, the role for which he is probably best known. He later played Lawrie Benson in Network Ten soap opera Richmond Hill for most of its 12 month run. Richards also had guest roles in many popular TV series including The Young Doctors, The Sullivans (in episode 194 in 1977), Home and Away and A Country Practice.