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Richard Alpert
Played by Nestor CarbonellThe Others
The ageless advisor to the Others' leaders. Has served the Island for over a century, appearing the same age throughout decades of flashbacks. His eyeliner became a running joke among fans until his origin episode finally explained everything.
Notable Quotes
“I'm this way because of Jacob.”
“You want to know a secret? Something I've known a long, long time? You're dead.”
“My name is Ricardus.”
Trivia
- Nestor Carbonell's naturally dark eyelashes led to persistent fan theories about Richard wearing eyeliner, which the show eventually winked at in the script.
- Richard's origin episode "Ab Aeterno" (Season 6) was filmed almost entirely in Spanish and English and is considered one of the show's best.
- The character is named after Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert), the American spiritual teacher.