Richard O'Donoghue | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Richard_O%27Donoghue_on_stage_at_the_Little_Theatre.jpg) On stage, in character, 1949 | |
| Born | 13 September 1920 Epsom, Surrey, England |
| Died | 4 January 2002 (aged 81) London, England |
| Education | Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, theatrical entrepreneur and administrator |
| Known for | Registrar-Administrator, RADA |
John Christopher Richard O'Donoghue (13 September 1920—4 January 2002) was an English actor, theatrical entrepreneur and administrator. After training as an actor he performed in repertoire before his call-up in World War II. He served in the British Indian Army and by the end of hostilities had risen to the rank of major. After demobilisation he briefly returned to acting before working for 15 years in management and production in the West End theatre in London, firstly with theatrical entrepreneurs Sir Bronson Albery and his son Sir Donald Albery and then in partnership with Gervase Farjeon. In 1967 he became Registrar and Administrator of RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), a position of influence over generations of acting and theatre production students which he held for 20 years until his retirement.