Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

1942-03-25 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK 58 Credits

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).

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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

2025

as Self

Acting

A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time, its impact on popular culture and socio-political...

The Rocky Horror Show Live 2021

The Rocky Horror Show Live 2021

2021

Music

Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, comes to the big screen ne...

Rocky Horror 45: The Movie

Rocky Horror 45: The Movie

2021

as Self

10.0
Acting

Underground filmmaker Manny Velazquez dives into the immortal history and legacy of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and its lesser known sequel Shock Tr...

The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream

The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream

2020

Writer

6.0
Writing

This live stream benefiting the Democratic Party of Wisconsin features with Curry, Barry Bostwick, Wilmer Valderrama, Colleen Ballinger, Lance Bass, R...

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

2020

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

7.3
Acting

Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off pla...

The Stolen

The Stolen

2017

as Mr. Russell

5.5
Acting

The story of a woman who must find her kidnapped son, navigating a world she doesn't know, on the edge of danger with every heartbeat.

Life After Flash

Life After Flash

2017

as Self

5.7
Acting

A look at the roller coaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role as Flash Gordon, his struggles and successes, and the aftermath of when he went up ag...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again

2016

Original Film Writer, Writer

5.1
Writing

Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a gender ambiguous scientist. As ...

Rocky Horror Show Live

Rocky Horror Show Live

2015

as Narrator

7.2
Acting

Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As thei...

Rocky Horror Show Live

Rocky Horror Show Live

2015

Music, Writer, Lyricist

7.2
Writing

Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As thei...

Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer

Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer

2015

as Lawrence (voice)

8.0
Acting

On the inevitable 104th day of summer vacation, the season — and the series — is quickly coming to an end, and it’s Candace’s last chance to bust her ...

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

2014

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

7.8
Acting

Doofenshmirtz's latest "-inator" accidentally turns the citizens of Danville into contagious mindless repulsive pharmacists that look like him who run...

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars

2014

as Lawrence Fletcher / Additional Voices (voice)

7.2
Acting

Phineas and Ferb become the galaxy's unlikeliest last hope when they must return the Death Star plans to the Rebel Alliance.

Phineas and Ferb Save Summer

Phineas and Ferb Save Summer

2014

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

Acting

When L.O.V.E.M.U.F.F.I.N. moves the Earth further from the sun, Phineas and Ferb must find a way to save summer and prevent a new ice age.

Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel

Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel

2013

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

6.5
Acting

Phineas and Ferb team up with the Avengers to save the world from Dr. Doofenshmirtz and a group of dangerous supervillains.

Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files - Animal Agents

Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files - Animal Agents

2013

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

8.4
Acting

Perry the Platypus - a.k.a. Agent P - and his fellow operatives team up to thwart Dr. Doofenshmirtz and his dastardly "Inators." Be they furry or feat...

Amanda Palmer And The Grand Theft Orchestra

Amanda Palmer And The Grand Theft Orchestra

2012

Acting

Amanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra performing live at Koko, London from October 2012.

The British Guide to Showing Off

The British Guide to Showing Off

2011

6.6
Acting

Documentary about British artist Andrew Logan as he attempts to put on the 2009 edition of his Alternative Miss World. The film also presents a histo...

Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension

Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension

2011

as Lawrence Fletcher / Lawrence-2 (voice)

7.1
Acting

Phineas and Ferb get trapped in an alternate dimension where the evil Doofenshmirtz rules the tri-state area. They must find a way back home with the ...

Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You!

Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You!

2010

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

7.7
Acting

It's the summer solstice, so Phineas, Ferb, and their friends decide to travel around the world in one day in an effort to create the "biggest, longes...

Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!

Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!

2009

as Lawrence Fletcher (voice)

7.0
Acting

Phineas and Ferb turn the city of Danville into a giant thank you card for Santa Claus because they feel nobody ever thanks him for all the joy he bri...

Night Train

Night Train

2009

as Mrs. Froy

5.5
Acting

Two Passengers and the conductor discover that a person has passed away on their Night Train cabin. They come across valuable diamonds on his person, ...

Rocky Horror Tribute Show

Rocky Horror Tribute Show

2008

as Himself - Host

7.2
Acting

Recorded at London's Royal Court Theatre before an audience of faithful fans, various cast members from different productions of The Rocky Horror Show...

Rocky Horror Tribute Show

Rocky Horror Tribute Show

2008

Writer, Music, Lyricist

7.2
Writing

Recorded at London's Royal Court Theatre before an audience of faithful fans, various cast members from different productions of The Rocky Horror Show...

The Children's Party at the Palace

The Children's Party at the Palace

2006

as The Childcatcher (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)

1.8
Acting

To celebrate her 80th birthday, the Queen is holding a children's party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. She has invited many classic characters f...

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006

as Self

6.3
Acting

From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.

The Perfect Scary Movie

The Perfect Scary Movie

2005

as Self

7.5
Acting

A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: The Lost Scimitar of Arabia

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: The Lost Scimitar of Arabia

2005

as Prince Kasim

7.8
Acting

In a land far away and full of ancient marvels, the battles of the young prince Ali, fighting for the succession of his land and the freedom of his pe...

Elvira's Haunted Hills

Elvira's Haunted Hills

2002

as Lord Vladimere Hellsubus

5.4
Acting

The setting is Carpathia. The year is 1851. When Elvira gets kicked out of an Inn for a slight monetary discrepancy, she is rescued by a local who tak...

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

2000

as Xilus

4.3
Acting

The Empire of Izmer is a divided land: elite magicians called “mages” rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina vows to bring equa...

Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special

Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special

2000

Acting

VH-1 celebrates Rocky Horror's 25th Anniversary with a Celebrity Karaoke special at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The Mumbo Jumbo

The Mumbo Jumbo

2000

as Archie

Acting

A cynical young American, Thomas Doubting, stumbles upon a magical amulet which takes him on a mysterious journey to the island of Sinmouth. The eccen...

Behind the Music: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Behind the Music: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1999

as Self

10.0
Acting

A Perfect Carry On

1998

as Self

10.0
Acting

A retrospective of the Carry On films on the 40th anniversary of the first, Carry on Sergeant (1958).

EverAfter

EverAfter

1998

as Pierre Le Pieu

7.4
Acting

Danielle, a vibrant young woman is forced into servitude after the death of her father when she was a young girl. Danielle's stepmother Rodmilla is a ...

Dark City

Dark City

1998

as Mr. Hand

7.3
Acting

A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic ...

Spice World

Spice World

1997

as Damien

4.9
Acting

World famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus having various adventures and performing for their ...

The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show

The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show

1995

as Self

10.0
Acting

This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously availab...

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

1989

as James

5.6
Acting

A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolat...

Revolution

Revolution

1985

as Lord Hampton

5.3
Acting

New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Ser...

The Return of Captain Invincible

The Return of Captain Invincible

1983

Lyricist, Writer

6.2
Writing

In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Austral...

Digital Dreams

Digital Dreams

1983

as Partridge, the Surly Servant

Acting

An amalgam of documentary and cinema verité, this movie outlines the life, loves and music of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Bill Wyman. After leaving ...

Digital Dreams

Digital Dreams

1983

Writer

Writing

An amalgam of documentary and cinema verité, this movie outlines the life, loves and music of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Bill Wyman. After leaving ...

Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

1981

as Dr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer (voice)

5.9
Acting

Brad and Janet are now married and on the rocks. Ostensibly to fix their marriage, the couple goes on the game show 'Marriage Maze' with the eccentric...

Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

1981

Lyricist, Screenplay, Music

5.9
Writing

Brad and Janet are now married and on the rocks. Ostensibly to fix their marriage, the couple goes on the game show 'Marriage Maze' with the eccentric...

Fangs

Fangs

1981

Original Film Writer

6.4
Writing

When Ali and Mona's car breaks down en route to a party, the couple seek the nearest house to make an emergency call, only to find that they've arrive...

The Rocky Horror Treatment

1981

as Self

Acting

A 1981 documentary looking at the Cult following of the Rocky Horror show and introducing the sequel "Shock Treatment".

An Audience with Dame Edna Everage

An Audience with Dame Edna Everage

1980

1.0
Acting

Dame Edna Everage takes questions from a celebrity audience about her life and career.

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

1980

as Fico

6.2
Acting

A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.

The Contraption

The Contraption

1978

as The Man

7.3
Acting

A man toils at building an elaborate contraption. But to what end?

Jubilee

Jubilee

1978

as John Dee

6.0
Acting

Queen Elizabeth I visits late 1970s England to find a depressing landscape where life has changed since her time.

A Hymn from Jim

A Hymn from Jim

1977

as Reporter

Acting

When a clean-cut young pop-star gets in trouble, he calls his manager. The call sets in motion a unusual series of events.

A Hymn from Jim

A Hymn from Jim

1977

Writer

Writing

When a clean-cut young pop-star gets in trouble, he calls his manager. The call sets in motion a unusual series of events.

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

1977

as Dave Head

Acting

A rock star is kidnapped at the end of a concert.The record company ask the question is he worth more dead than alive?

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975

as Riff Raff

7.4
Acting

After getting a flat tire, two sweethearts discover the eerie mansion of a flamboyant scientist and houseful of wild characters. Through elaborate dan...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975

Story, Screenplay, Lyricist

7.4
Writing

After getting a flat tire, two sweethearts discover the eerie mansion of a flamboyant scientist and houseful of wild characters. Through elaborate dan...

Zee and Co.

Zee and Co.

1971

as Party Guest

5.8
Acting

The venomous and amoral wife of a wealthy architect tries, any way she can, to break up the blossoming romance between her husband and his new mistres...

Tiny Little Voices

Tiny Little Voices

N/A

Acting

Anna hasn't left her apartment since the pandemic. She's delighted in there, especially because she goes on great adventures with her imaginary friend...