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Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Actor · born 25 March 1942 · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Richard O'Brien (born Richard Timothy Smith, 25 March 1942) is an English actor, television presenter, writer and theatre performer, best known for writing the stage musical The Rocky Horror Show (1973), famously adapted into a film in 1975, the longest-running theatrical release in history.

O'Brien was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. In 1951, the family emigrated to Tauranga, New Zealand but he moved back to England in 1964. On becoming an actor, he changed his name to Richard O'Brien (his maternal grandmother's surname).

Where to start: EverAfter (1998).

As actor 45

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Richard O'Brien movie?

By viewer score, EverAfter (1998) at 7.5/10.

What are Richard O'Brien’s most popular movies?

Dark City, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, EverAfter.

How many movies has Richard O'Brien made?

45 films on TMDB, 45 as actor.

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