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for Richard Bradford
Fred Skarpaas
June 23, 2025
Great acto
Alan
March 23, 2025
I watched an episode on Man In A Suitcase in Richard's honour yesterday.
Still powerful acting and a great screen presence.
S. Towers
March 22, 2025
Never forgotten - still remembered as one of the kindest of gentlemen and most unassuming of actors. For so many you will be forever McGill in Man in a Suitcase, but I'm honoured to also recall you as a much missed friend. God bless you Richard.
Gilbert De Borgher
March 22, 2025
Already nine years that you left us. But never forgotten. Always in our heart. Forever McGill, Man In A Suitcase.
ROBERT CARVER
February 11, 2025
Richard loved your work, especially MIAS your devotion to acting was brillant, so much work on your behalf went into this acclaimed ITC series. It's a credit to your ability as an actor and outshones over ITC series of this period. Love your films as well, why oh why were you not allowed or put forward for directing some of MIAS you would have been absolutely brillant...
Eileen Hall
January 13, 2025
An understated actor I thought. He was very talented and very handsome. He had charisma for sure. His partner Millie Perkins (Diary of Anne Frank) who is in her 80s now is also a very talented actress she had starring parts but should have had far more.
Alan
November 12, 2024
Still remembered and missed.
S. Towers
November 11, 2024
Remembering you on your birthday - November 10th. You were and always will be one of the best!
Tom
August 12, 2024
Loved him in Little Nikita with my favorite actor River Phoenix.
RIP sir.
Charles Kemp
July 26, 2024
My favourite of his many lines in Man in a Suitcase is the answer to somebody asking him if he is American...'No ma'am, I'm a Texan'. RIP, Richard Bradford. Your part of McGill is eternal.
Valerie
June 24, 2024
Memories of Man in a Suitcase when I was a young girl, a great actor.
Valerie from UK xx
Andy
March 25, 2024
Keep it real and authentic was his mantra...on screen, he immediately grabbed your attention...hope he enjoyed his time in London doing MIAS...probably the best series out of the ITC stable and solely due to him...RIP
Alan Leventhall
March 23, 2024
Gone too soon but your talent lives on.
Gilbert De Borgher
March 23, 2024
My favourite actor. Always. Yesterday, today and in the Future. Thank you for all the signed photos and Christmas cards.
S. Towers
March 22, 2024
Thinking of you... another year without your lovely letters and friendship. God bless
Wendy
February 23, 2024
Just remembering memories when I was young, loved man in a suitcase so googled you today to sadly find you had passed. I thought you were the most handsome man I had ever seen! RIP , my lovely memories of you will live on xx
S. Towers
November 10, 2023
Remembering Richard on his Birthday November 10th.
Mrs Helen Baird
November 10, 2023
Man in a suitcase with Donald Sunderland
Lauris Roberts
September 3, 2023
Loved his performance on the Walton´s in the episode called the fire. He had me convinced he was an angry bitter man. If that is what he was supposed to convey well bravo!!
Anne Burgoyne
June 6, 2023
I have only just found out you have passed away...you were great actor I 1st saw you in man in a suitcase I watched all episodes here in uk... I had a poster of you on my wall kissed you goodnight each night with your silvery hair and handsome looks I fell in love with you I was 15 years old friends called me mad as I moved out my posters of Elvis and Cliff to put you right by me bed. So sleep tight have a peaceful rest one day when the time is right I am sure we shall meet xxx
Phill
June 4, 2023
Discovered you after you had passed away. What a truly exceptional talent - moment to moment, intelligent and imaginative.
Alan
March 25, 2023
Still missed, such talent.
Alan
S. TOWERS
March 23, 2023
Remembering Richard Bradford 22/03/2023.
Alan
November 11, 2022
Another year and still missed.
Sharman Towers
November 10, 2022
Heavenly Happy Birthday Reb! Your loyal pest!
Carlos Teran
October 3, 2022
It has been a while since his passing, yet it's so deeply missed. Have a good one, Richard.
Renee Martin
September 7, 2022
What a great role you had in The Trip To Bountiful. Great actor. Very missed.
Mark Clark
August 19, 2022
Richard, I just saw you in an episode of The Big Valley. You were super cool as the bad guy in this particular entry. I will now be on the lookout for your name.
Josee
March 24, 2022
A man with rich human values. Still in our heart!
Alan
March 23, 2022
A great acting talent, sadly missed.
Helen Poole
March 23, 2022
Never forgotten, always in our hearts x
S. Towers
March 22, 2022
Always remembered..
LIz
November 17, 2021
Great and talented actor! nice person missed by everyone! xoxo
S. Towers
November 17, 2021
Belated birthday remembrance - posted earlier but just seen that it wasn't uploaded so trying again! Bet you'd be smiling about that!
Lillie
November 16, 2021
Missing you Richard and your wisdom and kindness. Boots and Mil are watching out for eachother and we all do the best we can without you.
Nick Kottos (A Fan)
May 8, 2021
May 8, 2021
Richard “ Man in a Suitcase” Bradford. Cool, good looks, the cigarette and that hair. Brings back memories growing up in the sixties and watching the show. Thank you! Richard. Will always be missed.
David Roberts
March 22, 2021
The Best ! R.I.P Richard Bradford.
Dave Roberts.
S. Towers
March 21, 2021
Another year without my Man in a Suitcase hero. With love from your loyal pest! xx
Coleen Saylor
March 17, 2021
I just saw The Trip to Bountiful. What a great character he played. He was a very good actor. Thank you sir.
Coleen Saylor
March 17, 2021
I just saw The Trip to Bountiful. What a great character he played. He was a very good actor. Thank you sir.
Deborah valianti
December 11, 2020
"Man in a Suitcase" is what I've been packing during Pandemic. Thanks, Richard, for coming to the rescue yet again!
Patricia Geerdts
December 2, 2020
My mother was the wardrobe mistress for ‘Man in a Suitcase”. I lived on that set each week during off days from school. Loved Richard. He would stand on the set eat an apple and
pretend to throw it my way. Signed a nice picture of himself for me too. Theme song of series was great. They should show this series in South Africa where I now reside with my family.
Rest In Peace Richard.
Patti
S. Towers
November 10, 2020
Remembering a lovely gentleman on his birthday.
shaun meager
November 5, 2020
I remember watching "Man in a Suitcase" as a kid;I was hooked!. I bought the box set of all the episodes as a middle aged bloke,and it is still my favourite action serial.Even the theme tune by Ron Grainer still sends shivers down me.What other crime tv gave us big band swing, and such a great character?. A fan.
Ruth
August 14, 2020
8/2020
Still, very much, missed and remembered.
Ruth V.
(A Fan)
S Towers
March 21, 2020
Remembering Richard Bradford on the fourth anniversary of his passing. God bless. You were a lovely person and much missed.
David Roberts
March 23, 2019
The Best. Absolute one off. And by all accounts a straight talking down to earth gent. Will always be missed. R.I.P Richard Bradford.
David Roberts.
Gilbert De Borgher
March 22, 2019
Already three years since you have passed away. Still missing my favourite actor. For always in my heart.
Wonderful actor wonderful gentleman
S. Towers
March 22, 2019
Always remembered - was blessed to know you. Thank you dear Richard - you were 'the best'!
BOB CARVER
August 6, 2018
Dear Richard has passed away, what a tragic passing a first class brilliant actor MIASC was a real hit with Richard wanting to add so much authentic action in this unique series a very underrated actor who deserved to be far better known. I am a fan of the Saint with Roger Moore which is my favourite television series, but when l saw MIASC l was blown away by the realistic action which is down to Richard. Would it not be great to introduce a new series of MIASC perhaps an update with Richard directing and addressing the production values how brilliant that could have been sadly it was not to be
Lee Kaplan
May 2, 2018
Wonderful, charismatic actor whose work gave me much pleasure. Thank you &, sincerely, RIP.
David Roberts
April 27, 2018
Always remembered RIP Richard.
David Roberts
Manchester UK
Richard in his most famous role - McGill, Man in a Suitcase
S Towers
March 21, 2018
Much missed two years on. Richard you were 'the best'!
S Towers
November 10, 2017
Remembering you on your Birthday. Still much missed by myself and all your other fans in the UK. XX
September 18, 2017
R I P Richard, Loved Man in a Suitcase.
Keith
Ed
August 31, 2017
RIP Richard, thanks for your excellent work thru the years, especially McGill .
August 3, 2017
Arguably the most dynamic natural TV actor of the sixties, certainly the most iconic. Compulsive viewing of Man in a Suitcase, so much so that identifying with the McGill character was easy.
Shirley Walker
July 28, 2017
Only just found out about his death sadly missed I watched every episode of Man in a suitcase back in the days, he was so handsome rip Shirley x
Paul Lee
May 17, 2017
First natural style actor I actually thought real, don't tell me he wasn't a good looking CIA Man who could move like a Cat, because I wont believe you, Manchester will never be so Sunny again Top Man, RIP.
Paul of 1957 England
Liz Simmoms
April 29, 2017
Last year I saw his passing and I felt a great loss because he was a great man. He encouraged many people to be the best they could be and to have a golden heart and be caring. You could see kindness in his eyes he looked to be a wonderful wonderful person. Bless you Richard may you travel well and enjoy your peace. We will miss you and you're alive in our wonderful memories with your smiles and your beautiful acting. Seeing your movies and films makes my day a better day. Thank you for all your great films and work. We'll miss you and we love you God bless.
davd Roberts
April 21, 2017
I only heard of Richard's death a week ago. Ive been a life long fan watched miasc when l was a young teenager in Manchester UK. I was completely blown away by his charismatic and cool style of acting and he became my favourite actor, but he was ellusive and enigmatic and his appearances on film or tv were it seemed far and few between for this great actor.With the onset of the internet it was still almost impossible to get the merest snippets of info about him . However l did write to him hoping my letter would reach him unfortunately the USmail sent it back to me, l have never apart from family wrote a letter to anyone but felt moved to write to Richard just to say how much l appreciated his work and him as a person. I woud check the internet quite regularly to make sure he was ok and hadn't appeared in a film, but been off line for a couple of years and so sad to be greeted by this news.
RIP Richard you will be missed and were for me the top man.
David Roberts Manchester UK
David Roberts
April 19, 2017
Only heard a few days ago about Richard Bradford 's death really sad news especially for me over a year later.
He was my favourite actor and we should have seen a lot more of him for sure. I did write to him around 12 years ago but sadly my letter never reached him, first and only time l have ever wrote a letter to anyone other than family would have been great to get a reply. I always sensed he would be a nice fella as well as a cool fantastic actor.
RIP Richard.
David Roberts
April 17, 2017
Only just found out about the sad death of Richard Bradford, can't understand why l didn't hear it on last years Oscar's. I have been a fan of this great criminally neglected actor all my life, should have been up there with Brando but he wasn't the creepy Hollywood type to his credit non the less what a shame he never reached the heights he so surely deserved...RIP Richard.
David Roberts.
Drew Anderson
March 29, 2017
A man apart. They broke the mould after him.
Never forgotten
Sharman Towers
March 23, 2017
Richard Bradford you are missed by many. You brought and continue to bring pleasure to people through your work on screen. Your friendship enriched my life. God bless you.
Julia Hardcastle
March 22, 2017
A year ago today the world lost a wonderful actor and beautiful man in you Richard Bradford. You are and always will be missed very much. Your man in a suitcase dvd's are played very often in my house, always have been and always will do. RIP Richard Bradford (beautiful man)
Karen Wright
December 28, 2016
Been watching man in a suitcase DVDs which was bought for me formchristmas as I love Richard Bradford,he was a brilliant actor when he died they should of put a tribute on tv as I only found out late on about his death as it wasn't acknowledged like it should of been like other stars.i will miss Richard.R.I.P Richard will always be the best in my opinion.
Jimmy Baig
December 27, 2016
Started watching the re-run episodes in the 1990s in london and was hooked ever since .Richard played McGill naturally . only wish he made a second series. He was as good as Simon Templar in the Saint and will be greatly missed.
Hilton Davis
November 28, 2016
I loved watching "Man in a Suitcase" every week when I was a 12-13 year old. Luckily I have seen a few episodes repeated in recent years. Always thought he was a cool looking guy with a great drawl voice. In the series he drove a Hillman Imp car, tame by today's TV Action man hero standards. RIP Richard...
Mark Vaughan
November 27, 2016
So sad to hear richard bradford as passed.a excellent actor.my icon in man in a suitcase.even dyed my hair.same as richard bradford.gun metal grey.rest in peace.my hero.
Mark Vaughan
November 27, 2016
So sad to hear that richard bradford as died.he was my icon.in man in a suitcase
steve sroka
November 25, 2016
You are the man out of the suitcase as you appear in my living room on a weekly basis forever with us. RIP Richard
bob james
November 10, 2016
A very underrated Actor, and a genuinely sincere Guy.Such a shock to find out that you had died.
Your Legacy will live on as Mcgill forever with me.
November 10, 2016
Happy birthday , beautiful man.
D. Augustine
July 19, 2016
Mr. Bradford was one of the actors in the first film I worked on called "HAMMETT" (1981) ... I had the opportunity to run into him several years later at Kanter's Deli in L.A. ... and we spoke for a few moments about the film. Through the years -- his characters were singular & memorable. Rest easy, Mr. Bradford ... you are missed. D.A.
July 10, 2016
RIP Richard Bradford. A great actor passed away. Always in my heart. Sol in Norway
H. Hutcheson
July 6, 2016
RIP Richard. I was sorry to hear about your passing. You touched many lives throughout your life In the shoot time I got to know you, you had an impact on me. You will be sadly missed.
bob crancer
June 13, 2016
dick Bradford was the most popular cadet at peacock military academy,san Antonio, in 1953-star athlete -I will never forget him
June 5, 2016
Richard E. Bradford - you were a wonderful person and you are very much missed.
June 5, 2016
God bless you, beautiful man rip
Michael
May 19, 2016
RIP Richard Bradford Michael London
Bridget Clayton
May 16, 2016
Rest in peace Richard Bradford. Xxx
Moira Riordan
May 16, 2016
Rest in peace my beautiful man.
Cynthia Hullum Kethley
April 29, 2016
Richard Bradford was my cousin, but we never met. His grandmother Clara Florey Bradford was very proud of him. She showed me his picture and said he was a movie star! I was 8 years old and living in Texas.
Tina Buchen
April 21, 2016
He was a wonderful, kind man !! I am so very for your loss ! He will be remembered for the great man he was.
Mark and Tod Christopher
April 9, 2016
Sir Lew assembling his best Drake, The Barron, Steed and now McGill. Must be trouble brewing in heaven. Mr. Bradford's legacy will live on.
April 2, 2016
You will be missed. RIP
Rev. 21:34
April 2, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
julia Hardcastle
April 2, 2016
My condolences to Richard Bradford 's family and friends. I was so sad to hear of his passing, he will be missed but never forgotten. Rip Richard.
Phil Mitchell
March 31, 2016
I love MAN IN A SUITCASE and still do. My deepest condolences.
VS
March 31, 2016
To the Bradford family you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father the creator of heaven and earth grant you peace and comfort at this time as we wait for him to fulfill his promise of eliminating death forever.
March 30, 2016
Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you family.
March 30, 2016
The Peacock Military Academy sends our heartfelt condolences to the Bradford family. Richard was a distinguished alumni and a loyal member of our Alumni Association.
Carolyn Murray
March 30, 2016
To The Bradford Family,
May our Lord surround your family with his healing grace & mercy at this sorrowful time. I'll cherish the fond memories of Mr. Bradford's TV & film endeavors. RIP Mr. Bradford
Gabrielle Conley
March 29, 2016
My condolences go out to the family of Richard. At a time like this, we need comfort and prayers to help us get through the days and to see that we are loved. But God will soon end ALL death! I can't wait!
March 29, 2016
Richard and I became friend via his late mother, Rose Weisz. I loved Richard's gift of vocal mime and his wicked sense of humor! I will miss my friend and offer my condolences to his dear Millie.
Nancy Bradley
March 29, 2016
Richard Bradford was a great, outstanding, talented man...he left a legacy of his good works... My sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved one... I can only imagine how to difficult this is for you...I hope the strength and the comfort that our Heavenly Father exerts be granted to you....
Alan Leventhall
March 29, 2016
I'm really sorry to learn of Richard's death. He had great screen presence and brought gravitas to the characters he portrayed. My thoughts go to his family.
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