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Richard O'Brien

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Richard O'Brien

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Mar 25, 1942 (84 years old)

Place of Birth

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Biography

Richard O'Brien is an English actor, television presenter, writer and theatre performer. O'Brien was born Richard Timothy Smith in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. In 1951, the family emigrated to Tauranga, New Zealand but he moved back to England in 1964. On becoming an actor, he changed his name to Richard O'Brien (his maternal grandmother's surname).

Known For

Acting
2025Tiny Little Voices
2025Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky HorrorSelf
2021Rocky Horror 45: The MovieSelf
2020Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the UniverseLawrence Fletcher (voice)
2017The StolenMr. Russell
2017Life After FlashSelf
2015Rocky Horror Show LiveNarrator
2015Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of SummerLawrence (voice)
2014Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living PharmacistsLawrence Fletcher (voice)
2014Phineas and Ferb: Star WarsLawrence Fletcher / Additional Voices (voice)
2014Phineas and Ferb Save SummerLawrence Fletcher (voice)
2014The Last ImpresarioSelf
2013Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files - Animal AgentsLawrence Fletcher (voice)
2013Phineas and Ferb: Mission MarvelLawrence Fletcher (voice)
2012Amanda Palmer And The Grand Theft Orchestra
2011Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd DimensionLawrence Fletcher / Lawrence-2 (voice)
2011The British Guide to Showing Off
2010Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You!Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
2010MongrelsZombie Dog (voice)
2009Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!Lawrence Fletcher (voice)
2009Night TrainMrs. Froy
2008Rocky Horror Tribute ShowHimself - Host
2008Dark City: Memories of Shell BeachSelf
2007Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and PunkSelf
2007Phineas and FerbLawrence Fletcher (voice)
2006Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the MainstreamSelf
2006The Children's Party at the PalaceThe Childcatcher (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)
2006The Ten CommandmentsAnander
2005The Perfect Scary MovieSelf
2005Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: The Lost Scimitar of ArabiaPrince Kasim
2005Spicks and Specks
2002Elvira's Haunted HillsLord Vladimere Hellsubus
2000Dungeons & DragonsXilus
2000Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special
2000The Mumbo JumboArchie
1999Behind the Music: The Rocky Horror Picture ShowSelf
1999Where Are They Now?Self
1998Dark CityMr. Hand
1998A Perfect Carry OnSelf
1998EverAfterPierre Le Pieu
1997Spice WorldDamien
1995The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video ShowSelf
1994The Ink ThiefThe Ink Thief
1993The DetectivesDr. Phibes
1990The Crystal MazeHimself - Host
1990CluedoHimself
1989The Wolves of Willoughby ChaseJames
1987Going Live!Self
1985RevolutionLord Hampton
1984Robin of SherwoodGulnar
1983Digital DreamsPartridge, the Surly Servant
1981Shock TreatmentDr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer (voice)
1981The Rocky Horror TreatmentSelf
1980Flash GordonFico
1980An Audience with Dame Edna Everage
1978JubileeJohn Dee
1978The ContraptionThe Man
1978The Odd JobBatch
1978An Audience with...Self
1977It's Only Rock 'n' RollDave Head
1977A Hymn from JimReporter
1975The Rocky Horror Picture ShowRiff Raff
1972Zee and Co.Party Guest
1965Carry On CowboyRider (uncredited)
Writing
2020The Rocky Horror Musical Live StreamWriter
2016The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp AgainOriginal Film Writer
2016The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp AgainWriter
2015Rocky Horror Show LiveWriter
2015Rocky Horror Show LiveLyricist
2008Rocky Horror Tribute ShowWriter
2008Rocky Horror Tribute ShowLyricist
1983Digital DreamsWriter
1983The Return of Captain InvincibleLyricist
1983The Return of Captain InvincibleWriter
1981Shock TreatmentLyricist
1981FangsOriginal Film Writer
1981Shock TreatmentScreenplay
1977A Hymn from JimWriter
1975The Rocky Horror Picture ShowStory
1975The Rocky Horror Picture ShowScreenplay
1975The Rocky Horror Picture ShowLyricist
Crew
2008Rocky Horror Tribute ShowCreator