Richard Easton

Biography

Canadian actor John Richard Easton began his career in Ottawa's Canadian Repertory Theatre at 17 and later joined the Stratford Festival in its inaugural season. He also had notable roles in stage productions at the Crest Theatre and Broadway theatre roles, including a production with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Easton is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Brian Hammond in the 1970s BBC serial The Brothers, which helped establish him as a respected actor.