Flyby PC 23 Posted December 4, 2009 Just heard Richard Todd died this morning. In the Longest Day, he played the CO of the Para's who landed their gliders beside the Orne River Bridge. He played the part of a hero, but was a real hero who actually took past in the raid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ndicki 22 Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Stan! Long time, no see... True - in the film, he played Howard, while another actor played Capt. Richard Todd of 7 PARA. Odd... Makes a change from today's actors, who would faint and go weak at the knees at the prospect of doing anything remotely dangerous or bellicose. It used to take real men to play real men... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Stan! Long time, no see... True - in the film, he played Howard, while another actor played Capt. Richard Todd of 7 PARA. Odd... Makes a change from today's actors, who would faint and go weak at the knees at the prospect of doing anything remotely dangerous or bellicose. It used to take real men to play real men... He was a fine actor and gentleman . I never heard anytjing bad said about the man. May he R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted December 4, 2009 . Salute to a brave and talented soul, now departed. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted December 4, 2009 I drink to his shade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+allenjb42 4,230 Posted December 4, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8394977.stm RIP - A great actor, a true life hero, and he could have been James Bond too. (Maybe move this thread to The Pub?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortiesboy 3 Posted December 4, 2009 Yes RIP and thanks for all you did. Spoke like a gent and was a gent, by all accounts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted December 4, 2009 (Maybe move this thread to The Pub?) Done. Rest In Peace Mr. Todd. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Hans Topp 115 Posted December 4, 2009 Rest in peace Sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OvS 8 Posted December 4, 2009 Lost another great one from the Greatest Generation! RIP OvS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,883 Posted December 4, 2009 Knew him from playing Wing Commander Guy Gibson in the Dambusters! RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruggbutt 45 Posted December 4, 2009 RIP, thanks for your service mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted December 4, 2009 'Hold until relieved' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDixonUK 5 Posted December 5, 2009 A great Hero, a great Actor and a great Gentleman. The World could do with afew more like him. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted December 8, 2009 Hi Stan! Long time, no see... True - in the film, he played Howard, while another actor played Capt. Richard Todd of 7 PARA. Odd... Makes a change from today's actors, who would faint and go weak at the knees at the prospect of doing anything remotely dangerous or bellicose. It used to take real men to play real men... Sorry Ndicki, missed it when the thread got moved. Long time indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
