Richard O’Sullivan, the actor best known for his role as Robin Tripp in the hit British sitcom Man About the House, has died at the age of 82. His career began in childhood, making his screen debut at just seven years old, before he grew into a prominent television figure during the 1970s and 1980s.<\/p>\n
O’Sullivan portrayed youthful characters that embodied the social and sexual liberties emerging from the previous decade. Between 1972 and 1981, he starred in over 100 episodes of prime-time ITV comedies, playing charmingly mischievous men in their twenties and thirties.<\/p>\n
His early success included playing Dr Lawrence Bingham in the hospital series Doctor in Charge, where his playful demeanor helped establish his career. This led to his defining role as Robin Tripp in Man About the House, which aired in the mid-1970s, followed by the spin-off series Robin\u2019s Nest a few years later. The character made him a popular sex symbol of the era, beloved by both audiences and the tabloid press.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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