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Richard Pescud

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
10Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 1, 1928
Birth Place: Edmonton, London, England

About Richard Pescud

Actor best known as the hospital consultant who bursts out in song in The Singing Detective.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Pescud reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Richard Pescud's filmography leans towards the TV Movie genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Pescud remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Top Secret!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Pescud Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Pescud's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
Top Secret! (1984) movie poster
★7.1

Top Secret!: Popular and dashing American singer Nick Rivers travels to East Germany to perform in a music festival. When he loses hi

Top Secret!

1984•Comedy
★6.4
Murder by Decree (1979) movie poster
★6.4

Murder by Decree: Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by

Murder by Decree

1979•Crime
★6.1
Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) movie poster
★6.1

Hitler: The Last Ten Days: Hitler: The Last Ten Days takes us into the depths of der Furher’s Berlin bunker during his final days. Based on the boo

Hitler: The Last Ten Days

1973•Drama
★6.0
Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century (2001) movie poster
★6.0

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century: Based on the filmmaker's collection of newspaper cuttings the film presents private moments that give strange glimpses i

Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century

2001
★0.0
One Way Out (1989) movie poster
★0.0

One Way Out: James Carlisle is a successful architect who sees his children every weekend following his divorce from Lyn. When Lyn fa

One Way Out

1989•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Pescud.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century Father Average Similar →
1990 A Safe House DCS Sinmans Flop Similar →
1989 One Way Out Cochrane Flop Similar →
1986 The Silent Twins Psychiatrist Flop Similar →
1984 Top Secret! Priest Hit Similar →
1979 Murder by Decree Doctor Average Similar →
1973 Hitler: The Last Ten Days Von Below Average Similar →
1972 The Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy Days Mr Swindon Flop Similar →
1970 Rumour - Flop Similar →
1969 Bam! Pow! Zap! Mike's father Flop Similar →

Richard Pescud - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Pescud?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Pescud is "Top Secret!" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Richard Pescud acted in?

Richard Pescud has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Pescud?

Other notable films include "Murder by Decree", "Hitler: The Last Ten Days", and "Everyday Something: True Stories from the 21st Century".