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Richard Harris

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Actor · Singer

Richard Harris

Irish actor and singer (1930 to 2002)

Richard Harris was born on October 1, 1930 and died on October 25, 2002, aged 72.

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Born
October 1, 1930, Limerick
Died
October 25, 2002
Zodiac sign
Libra
Country
Ireland
Known as
Actor, Singer

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  • Richard Harris was born on a Wednesday.
  • Richard Harris would have turned 96 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: April 1. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Richard Harris belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Richard Harris born?

Richard Harris was born on October 1, 1930 and died on October 25, 2002, aged 72.

What is Richard Harris’s zodiac sign?

Libra, born October 1.