Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 19, 1913

Died

January 11, 2003 (age 89)

Place of Birth

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Also Known As

Richard Simmons

IMDb

Dick Simmons

Biography

Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).

Filmography

1977FilmDon't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Readyas Major 1971FilmThe Resurrection of Zachary Wheeleras Adams 1969TVThe Brady Bunchas Mr. Delafield 1969TVThe Bold Ones: The New Doctorsas Slidell (uncredited)1968FilmThe Devil's Brigadeas Gen. Bixby 1968TVIt Takes a Thiefas General 1967TVDragnetas Marcus Denner 1965FilmA Letter to Nancyas Ben 1964TVThe Munstersas Mr. Balding 1964FilmRobin and the 7 Hoodsas Prosecutor 1963FilmLassie's Greatest Adventure 1963TVArrest and Trialas Joseph Galdamez 1963FilmLassie's Great Adventure 1962FilmSergeants 3as Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)1959TVBlack Saddleas (uncredited)1959TVRawhideas Stranger 1957TVLeave It to Beaveras Kenneth Langley 1957TVPerry Masonas Mr. Ogden 1955TVSergeant Preston of the Yukonas Sergeant William Preston 1955FilmIt's Always Fair Weatheras Mr. Grigman (uncredited)1955FilmThe Scarlet Coatas Sergeant with Signalman (uncredited)1954FilmA Star Is Bornas Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)1954TVLassieas Sgt. Major Hardwick 1954FilmRear Windowas Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)1954FilmMan with the Steel Whipas Jerry Randall / El Latigo (as Richard Simmons)1954FilmMen of the Fighting Ladyas Lt. Wayne Kimbrell 1954FilmDragonfly Squadronas Col. Wolf Schuller 1953FilmFlight Nurseas Tommy Metcalf 1953TVThe Pepsi-Cola Playhouse 1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Greg Wells 1953TVRevlon Mirror Theatreas Lieutenant Harrigan 1953FilmRemains to Be Seenas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)1953FilmBattle Circusas Capt. Norson 1953FilmAbove and Beyondas Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)1952FilmDesperate Searchas Communicator (Vancouver Radio)1952TVMr. & Mrs. Northas Mr. Reese 1952TVThe Ford Television Theatre 1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Detective 1952FilmI Dream of Jeanieas Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)1952FilmGlory Alleyas Dan 1952TVChevron Theatre 1951FilmI'll See You in My Dreamsas Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)1951FilmAngels in the Outfieldas Larry Moss (uncredited)1951TVThe Red Skelton Showas Mr. East-Station Owner 1951FilmThe Wellas Mickey McClure 1951TVThe Adventures of Kit Carsonas King Holman 1951FilmNo Questions Askedas Gordon N. Jessman 1950FilmDial 1119as Television Announcer 1950FilmDuchess of Idahoas Alec I. Collins 1949FilmLook for the Silver Liningas Henry Doran 1949FilmThe Great Sinneras Gambler with Betting Story (uncredited)1949FilmAct of Violenceas Veteran (uncredited)1948FilmThe Three Musketeersas Count de Wardes (uncredited)1948FilmEaster Paradeas Al - Ziegfeld Aide (uncredited)1948FilmThe Pirateas Captain (uncredited)1948FilmOn an Island with Youas George Blaine 1948FilmThree Daring Daughtersas Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary 1947FilmThis Time for Keepsas Gordon 1947FilmUndercover Maisieas Gilfred I. Rogers 1946FilmLove Laughs at Andy Hardyas Dane Kittridge 1946FilmLady in the Lakeas Chris Lavery 1943FilmThousands Cheeras Captain Fred Avery 1943FilmPilot #5as Henry Willoughby Claven 1943FilmThe Youngest Professionas Douglas Sutton 1942FilmStand by for Actionas Lt. (jg) Royce 1942FilmSeven Sweetheartsas Paul Brandt, George's Beau 1941FilmKing of the Texas Rangersas Red Cameron 1941FilmSergeant Yorkas Marching Soldier (uncredited)1941FilmPirates on Horsebackas Cheated Gambler 1940FilmKing of the Royal Mountedas Const. Carter 1940FilmOne Million B.C.as Shell Person 1939FilmOn Dress Paradeas H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)1936FilmA Million to Oneas Friend