Richard Thorp | |
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 Publicity picture of Thorp | |
| Born | Richard Stanley Thorp 2 January 1932 Purley, London, England |
| Died | 22 May 2013 (aged 81) Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–2013 |
| Known for | Role of Alan Turner in Emmerdale (1982–2013) |
Richard Stanley Thorp (2 January 1932 – 22 May 2013)[1] was an English actor. He was best known for his 30-year tenure portraying Alan Turner in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 1982 to 2013. He also appeared in films such as The Dam Busters (1955) and The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957).
- ^ "Richard Thorp: Actor best known as reformed character Alan Turner in 'Emmerdale'". The Independent. London. 23 May 2013.