Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Richard O'Sullivan, Man About the House Star, Dies at 82
Richard O'Sullivan was a famous British actor who has died at age 82.
Many people remember him as Robin Tripp in the comedy show Man About the House.
In the show, Robin shared a London flat with two women.
O'Sullivan played the character for six series.
He then played Robin again in a spin-off called Robin's Nest.
He also appeared in films and television shows from childhood.
He lived at Brinsworth House in Twickenham for 23 years.
His family said he was a warm and funny father and grandfather.
His death follows that of fellow Man About the House actor Brian Murphy in February 2025.
Richard O'Sullivan, known for playing Robin Tripp, has died aged 82.
He died peacefully at Brinsworth House in Twickenham, where he had lived for 23 years.
O'Sullivan played Robin Tripp in six series of Man About the House from 1973 to 1976.
He continued the role in the spin-off Robin's Nest for five years and also starred in Dick Turpin.
Brian Murphy, another Man About the House central cast member, died in February 2025 aged 92.
- Who
- Richard O'Sullivan, the British actor best known for playing Robin Tripp.
- What
- He died at age 82 after a career spanning film and television.
- When
- The exact date is not stated; he died aged 82, after Brian Murphy's death in February 2025.
- Where
- Brinsworth House in Twickenham, a Royal Variety Charity care home where he had lived for 23 years.
- Why
- The articles do not state a cause of death.
- Age at death
- 82
- Best-known role
- Robin Tripp in Man About the House and Robin's Nest
- Man About the House run
- Six series on ITV from 1973 to 1976
- Spin-off
- Robin's Nest, which ran for five years
- Other notable role
- The title role in Dick Turpin
- Career beginning
- He appeared in The Stranger's Hand at age eight in 1954
- Recent related death
- Brian Murphy died in February 2025 aged 92