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Richard Johnson Facts
| Sign | Leo |
| Born |
Jul 30, 1927 Upminster, England |
| Age | 99 |
| Total Facts | 6 |
According to several sources, Johnson was at least considered for the part of "James Bond" in Dr. No (1962). Some say he was actually offered the part but turned it down because he did not want to sign a multi-picture contract. Nonetheless, he did play a very Bondian version of British detective "Bulldog Drummond" in two late sixties films, Deadlier Than the Male (1967) and Some Girls Do (1969/I).
Attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, UK.
Father-in-law of Will Parnell.
Founder of United British Artists (1983 - 1987).
He is the father of Sorel Johnson and Jevis Johnson (b. 1969) with Sheila Sweet, Jennifer Johnson with Marie-Louise Nordlund, and Nicholas Johnson (b. 1976) with Françoise Pascal.
Son of Frances Louisa Olive Tweed and Keith Holcombe Johnson.