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Richard Rycroft (born 28 June 1960) is an English actor and comedian, best known for his role as Maester Wolkan on the
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''.


Career

Rycroft first started his acting career in 2001. He has appeared in several British drama television series, including: ''
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''. He also featured in the films '' The Turn'' and ''
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''. In August 2007, he started
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, and was a finalist in both the
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competitions in 2010. In 2016, he joined the cast of ''
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'', appearing in the sixth, seventh and eighth seasons as Maester Wolkan. His other work includes parts in the television series ''
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'', '' Secret Smile'', ''
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'' and '' Apple Tree Yard''. In 2017, he lent his voice to the ''
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'' audio dramas, in which he voiced the character Throm.


Filmography


Film


Television


References


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rycroft, Richard 1960 births Living people 21st-century English male actors English male television actors English male film actors English male comedians Male actors from Gravesend, Kent Comedians from Kent