John Richardson

John Richardson (1934–2021, England/France) was an English actor best known for his roles in Italian peplum films and British horror cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. He rose to prominence starring opposite Steve Reeves in the 1958 epic *Hercules* and appeared in notable productions like Luchino Visconti’s *The Leopard* (1963) and Hammer Films’ *The Anniversary* (1968). After a career spanning over 50 films, he retired in the 1970s and lived in France until his death.