Where You May Have Seen Larry Russell Before The Gilded Age: Why He Looks Familiar | TVLine
The face behind Larry Russell
In The Gilded Age, Australian actor Harry Richardson plays Larry Russell, an architect and businessman. The role is described as the breakout of a career that began in 2015.
Richardson’s other recent work includes Not Suitable for Work, a rom-com series by Mindy Kaling that premiered in June 2026. He played Austin Blanchett, a movie star who has a professional relationship with Abby, a stylist played by Avantika.
A short-lived streaming role
Austin was a recurring character, appearing in seven episodes of Not Suitable for Work. Hulu canceled the series after one season. Richardson’s television credits also include 26 episodes of the BBC drama Poldark, the first season of HBO Max’s Total Control and the Prime Video miniseries Doctor Thorne.
From Dunkirk to Australia
Richardson’s first major motion picture was Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan’s World War II film. He was credited as a private and played a background role in the Oscar-winning movie.
An early film appearance
After drama school, Richardson made his first film, Looking for Grace. The Australian production follows a 16-year-old girl who runs away and her parents’ efforts to find her. The film was shot and produced in Richardson’s home country and selected for screening at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.
Key points
- Harry Richardson plays Larry Russell in The Gilded Age.
- He appeared in seven episodes of Not Suitable for Work as Austin Blanchett.
- His television credits include Poldark, Total Control and Doctor Thorne.
- Richardson had a background role in Dunkirk and appeared in Looking for Grace.