Biography
Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA . His mother was a Welsh immigrant and his adoptive father was a native of Pittsburgh. Richard moved to Los Angeles with his family in the 60's and he graduated from Lennox High School. Richard went on to earn his BA in Theatre Arts from Cal State Dominguez Hills. He moved his family to Grass Valley, CA in 1979 and was active with the Foothill Theatre Company, a regional theatre in Nevada City. Richard came back to Los Angeles in 1991 to resume his TV/Film career. He still maintains his Northern California residence with his wife, Judy and their daughter Alexis. Richard and Judy have two other sons, Matthew and Justin.Richard is an 8 handicap golfer and club champion in 2011. He played softball and golf in the world senior games and won a Gold medal.He did over 70 skits on The Tonight with Jay Leno.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Guitar Man
Character: Warden Garrin Bronte
MOVIE • 2018

13 Reasons Why
Character: Judge
TV • 2017

Saltwater
Character: Hank
MOVIE • 2017

Swiss Army Man
Character: Hank's Dad
MOVIE • 2016

Alcatraz Prison Escape: Deathbed Confession
Character: Ranger Phil
MOVIE • 2015

Chasing Mavericks
Character: Brenda's Father
MOVIE • 2012

Alcatraz
Character: Ranger Phil
TV • 2012

The Awakened
Character: Sheriff
MOVIE • 2009

Milk
Character: Riot Cop
MOVIE • 2008

Bottle Shock
Character: Lt. Randall
MOVIE • 2008

Dead Tone
Character: Sheriff
MOVIE • 2007

The Tripper
Character: Cop
MOVIE • 2006

The Californians
Character: Contractor
MOVIE • 2005

Gone But Not Forgotten
Character: Judge Neff
MOVIE • 2005

Straight From the Heart
Character: Emile Costa
MOVIE • 2003

CSI: Miami
Character: Gardener
TV • 2002

Fastlane
Character: Joey Wags
TV • 2002

Inferno
Character: Sergeant Tony Barnes
MOVIE • 2002

The Last Place on Earth
Character: Dick Mossbacher
MOVIE • 2002

24
Character: Fire Marshal
TV • 2001