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
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).
Known For
TV
Perry Mason
Mr. Ogden
1957
TV
Lassie
Sgt. Major Hardwick
1954
TV
Leave It to Beaver
Kenneth Langley
1957
TV
Rawhide
Stranger
1959
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Detective
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Manville Harlan
1952
TV
The Red Skelton Show
Mr. East-Station Owner
1951
TV
The Munsters
Mr. Balding
1964
TV
Dragnet
Marcus Denner
1967
Film
Rear Window
Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)
1954
TV
The Brady Bunch
Mr. Delafield
1969
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
Hugh Campion
1952
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
TV
It Takes a Thief
General
1968
TV
Arrest and Trial
Joseph Galdamez
1963
TV
Black Saddle
(uncredited)
1959
TV
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Slidell (uncredited)
1969
TV
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1953
Film
Angels in the Outfield
Larry Moss (uncredited)
1951
TV
Mr. & Mrs. North
Arthur Lyndon (uncredited)
1952
Filmography
1977FilmDon't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Readyas Major1971FilmThe Resurrection of Zachary Wheeleras Adams1969TVThe Brady Bunchas Mr. Delafield1969TVThe Bold Ones: The New Doctorsas Slidell (uncredited)1968FilmThe Devil's Brigadeas Gen. Bixby1968TVIt Takes a Thiefas General1967TVDragnetas Marcus Denner1965FilmA Letter to Nancyas Ben1964TVThe Munstersas Mr. Balding1964FilmRobin and the 7 Hoodsas Prosecutor1963FilmLassie's Greatest Adventure1963TVArrest and Trialas Joseph Galdamez1963FilmLassie's Great Adventure1962FilmSergeants 3as Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)1959TVBlack Saddleas (uncredited)1959TVRawhideas Stranger1957TVLeave It to Beaveras Kenneth Langley1957TVPerry Masonas Mr. Ogden1955TVSergeant Preston of the Yukonas Sergeant William Preston1955FilmIt's Always Fair Weatheras Mr. Grigman (uncredited)1955FilmThe Scarlet Coatas Sergeant with Signalman (uncredited)1954FilmA Star Is Bornas Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)1954TVLassieas Sgt. Major Hardwick1954FilmRear 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 Kimbrell1954FilmDragonfly Squadronas Col. Wolf Schuller1953FilmFlight Nurseas Tommy Metcalf1953TVThe Pepsi-Cola Playhouse1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Greg Wells1953TVRevlon Mirror Theatreas Lieutenant Harrigan1953FilmRemains to Be Seenas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)1953FilmBattle Circusas Capt. Norson1953FilmAbove and Beyondas Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)1952FilmDesperate Searchas Communicator (Vancouver Radio)1952TVMr. & Mrs. Northas Arthur Lyndon (uncredited)1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Hugh Campion1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Detective1952FilmI Dream of Jeanieas Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)1952FilmGlory Alleyas Dan1952TVChevron Theatre1951FilmI'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 Owner1951FilmThe Wellas Mickey McClure1951TVThe Adventures of Kit Carsonas Land Agent1951FilmNo Questions Askedas Gordon N. Jessman1950FilmDial 1119as Television Announcer1950FilmDuchess of Idahoas Alec I. Collins1949FilmLook for the Silver Liningas Henry Doran1949FilmThe 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 Blaine1948FilmThree Daring Daughtersas Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary1947FilmThis Time for Keepsas Gordon1947FilmUndercover Maisieas Gilfred I. Rogers1946FilmLove Laughs at Andy Hardyas Dane Kittridge1946FilmLady in the Lakeas Chris Lavery1943FilmThousands Cheeras Captain Fred Avery1943FilmPilot #5as Henry Willoughby Claven1943FilmThe Youngest Professionas Douglas Sutton1942FilmStand by for Actionas Lt. (jg) Royce1942FilmSeven Sweetheartsas Paul Brandt, George's Beau1941FilmKing of the Texas Rangersas Red Cameron1941FilmSergeant Yorkas Marching Soldier (uncredited)1941FilmPirates on Horsebackas Cheated Gambler1940FilmKing of the Royal Mountedas Const. Carter1940FilmOne Million B.C.as Shell Person1939FilmOn Dress Paradeas H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)1936FilmA Million to Oneas Friend