Viv Richards

Viv Richards

Acting
1952-03-02
St. John's, British Leeward Islands

Biography

Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, KNH, OBE (born 7 March 1952) is an Antiguan retired cricketer who represented the West Indies at Test and international levels. He is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.

Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles

#1MasterChef

Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes as Self - Guest Judge

5.5 / 10
Reality

Into the kitchen and under the spotlight. Amateur cooks duel it out for the right to be called the MasterChef UK Champion. Initially named Masterchef Goes Large, the series changed its name to Masterchef in 2008.

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#2Syd

Movie - 2026, 2h 15m as Self

4.5 / 10
Documentary

As a cricketer, Dave Syd Lawrence was a fearsome fast bowler, who reached the top of the game to become the first British born Black man to play for England. Although his career was cut short by an injury described as one of the worst in sporting history, his achievements off the field have to be seen to be believed.

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#3Botham: The Legend of '81

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m as Self

6.0 / 10
Documentary

The story of cricketer Ian Botham's stunning comeback performance against Australia in the summer of 1981 during the Ashes Test Series.

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#4ESPN Legends of Cricket - Volume 1

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Documentary

ESPN’s LEGENDS OF CRICKET journeys through the ages to profile the greatest individuals to have ever taken up the bat and ball. Chosen by an expert panel of their peers, this fascinating and seminal series explores the remarkable abilities of the chosen few who have truly transcended the game. From Sir Donald Bradman’s unrivalled mastery of the willow and Share Warne’s wizardry with the ball, to the poise and balance of Sachin Tendulkar, the swagger of Sir Garfield Sobers and Viv Richards and the sheer grit and determination embodied by Allan Border and Steve Waugh, this series offers rare insight into the celebrated careers of cricket’s 25 greatest champions. Featuring wonderful archival footage and in-depth interviews with leading players and commentators, ESPN’S Legends of Cricket shines a light on the enduring legends of our summer game.

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#5Fire in Babylon

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m as Self

6.0 / 10
Documentary

Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.

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#6400 Not Out! - Brian Lara's World Record Innings

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m as Himself - Commentator

10.0 / 10

Three-nil down in a four match series and with his team in disarray, Brian Charles Lara knew he had to do something special in the final test of England’s 2004 tour of the West Indies. Something that would let the world know there was still some pride left in Caribbean cricket. He had to take back his world record. Returning to Antigua, scene of Lara’s 375 against England a decade before, the West Indies captain was on a mission: to reclaim the highest individual test score he’d lost when Australia’s Matthew Hayden scored 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003. This DVD tells the full story of how Lara hit back at his critics (and England’s feared pace attack) to not only surpass Hayden, but go on to become the first man in history to register a test score of 400. A fitting tribute to arguably the world’s greatest batsman, this is a must for all cricket fans.

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