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Richard Moore (actor)

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Richard Moore
Born1942 (age 81–82)
Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
OccupationActor
Years active1960s–2005

Richard Moore (born 1942) is an English actor known for playing Jarvis Skelton on ITV's Emmerdale from 2002 to 2005.

Early and personal life

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Moore was born in 1942, and lived in Burnley, Lancashire during his early life, attending Burnley Grammar School.[1] He initially worked as a photographer for the Burnley Express, while being involved with amateur dramatics groups, one of which included Malcolm Hebden, called The Highcliffe Players.[2] He went on to train at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Early TV appearances were in the first series of The Likely Lads, with James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. Moore is a keen Burnley F.C. supporter, even sneaking club paraphernalia onto the Emmerdale set.[3]

Acting career

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After drama school, Moore spent more than 10 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company.[2]

Television

Film

Stage

References

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  1. ^ "Emmerdale star sneaks his Clarets scarf into show scenes". This is Lancashire (news archive). 15 May 2004. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Preview: Comedians in Bolton". Lancashire Telegraph. 13 April 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Emmerdale Star Jarvis Says 'Back The Trust!'". Pendle Today. 17 November 2005. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
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