Richard O'Sullivan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/richard-o-sullivan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Richard O'Sullivan born?May 7, 1944
2. What nationality was Richard O'Sullivan?English
3. What role made Richard O'Sullivan famous?He became famous for playing Robin Tripp, a funny lodger, in the sitcom 'Man About the House'.
4. Did he ever play a historical character?Yes, he played the famous highwayman Dick Turpin in the BBC series 'Dick Turpin'.

Sitcom: A genre of television programming characterized by recurring characters in humorous situations, often featuring a laugh track or live audience laughter.
Period Drama: A genre of film or television that is set in a past historical era, often with attention to historical accuracy in costume and setting.
Versatility: The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities, particularly in the context of an actor's range of roles.