Richard Thorp

Richard Stanley Thorp (2 January 1932 – 22 May 2013) was an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Alan Turner in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 1982 to 2013, which spanned a 30-year tenure. Born in Purley, Surrey, Thorp initially worked in the shoe business before pursuing his passion for acting. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and started his career in theatre. Thorp's notable television roles include Dr. John Rennie in Emergency – Ward 10 (1957-1961) and Doug Randall in Crossroads (1975). Additionally, he appeared in films such as The Dam Busters (1955) and The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957).