| Stan Richards | |
| Birth Name: | Stanley Richardson[1] |
| Birth Date: | 8 December 1930 |
| Birth Place: | Gawber, Barnsley, England |
| Death Place: | Barnsley, England |
| Children: | 6 |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1977–2004 |
Stanley Richardson, known professionally as Stan Richards (8 December 1930 - 11 February 2005), was an English television actor, best known for his portrayal of Seth Armstrong in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.[2]
He played the role of Seth Armstrong from May 1978 until his death of emphysema in 2005, having been originally "signed" to the series for a run of just 4 weeks. He had previously acted in six episodes of Coronation Street as Arthur Stokes, having started his career aged 15 as a pub pianist.
Upon his death, his life and work were honoured at the British Soap Awards in 2005.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling | Officer | Uncredited | |
| 1977 | The Price of Coal | Albert | Credited | |
| 1979 | Agatha | Hotel Porter | Uncredited |