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Richard Egan (I) (1921–1987)

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Richard Egan attended St Ignatius Preparatory School in San Francisco before going to university. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was discharged with the rank of captain. After that, he resumed his studies at Stanford University where he graduated in Theatre History and Drama in 1948. He interpreted about thirty plays and started his film career in 1949. See full bio »

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in San Francisco, California, USA

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(age 65) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1982-1987 Capitol (TV series)
Samuel 'Sam' Clegg II / Samuel Clegg II
– Episode #1.1270 (1987) … Samuel 'Sam' Clegg II
– Episode dated 17 January 1986 (1986) … Samuel 'Sam' Clegg II
– Episode dated 12 December 1983 (1983) … Samuel Clegg II
– Episode dated 7 December 1983 (1983) … Samuel 'Sam' Clegg II
 
1979 The Sweet Creek County War
Judd Firman
 
1977 The Amsterdam Kill
Ridgeway
 
1977 Mission to Glory: A True Story
Padre Kino
 
1974-1976 Police Story (TV series)
Lieut. Joe Andes / Lieutenant Dan Barton
– Bought and Paid For (1976) … Lieut. Joe Andes
– Captain Hook (1974) … Lieutenant Dan Barton
 
1976 The Quest (TV series)
Captain Wilson
– The Captive (1976) … Captain Wilson
 
1975 Matt Helm (TV series)
Dan Sydon
– Dead Men Talk (1975) … Dan Sydon
 
1974 Shootout in a One-Dog Town (TV movie)
Petry
 
1974 Throw Out the Anchor!
Jonathon
 
1973 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Father Joe Scarne
– The Unicorn (1973) … Father Joe Scarne
 
1972 Left Hand of Gemini
 
1971 The Day of the Wolves
Pete Anderson
 
1970 The House That Would Not Die (TV movie)
Pat McDougal
 
1970 Moonfire
Sam Blue
 
1969 Downhill Racer
Extra in bar scene (uncredited)
 
1969 The Big Cube
Frederick Lansdale
 
1968 The Destructors
Dan Street
 
1967 Chubasco
Sebastian
 
1967 Valley of Mystery (TV movie)
Wade Cochran
 
1966 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV series)
Col. Henry Carrington
– Massacre at Fort Phil Kearney (1966) … Col. Henry Carrington
 
1964 Fanfare for a Death Scene (TV movie)
Stryker
 
1964 Insight (TV series)
– The Porous Curtain (1964)
 
1963 Redigo (TV series)
Jim Redigo
– The Hunters (1963) … Jim Redigo
– Privilege of a Man (1963) … Jim Redigo
– The Black Rainbow (1963) … Jim Redigo
– Hostage Hero Riding (1963) … Jim Redigo
– The Thin Line (1963) … Jim Redigo
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1962-1963 Empire (TV series)
Jim Redigo
– The Convention (1963) … Jim Redigo
– Between Friday and Monday (1963) … Jim Redigo
– Duet for Eight Wheels (1963) … Jim Redigo
– 65 Miles Is a Long, Long Way (1963) … Jim Redigo
– Nobody Dies on Saturday (1963) … Jim Redigo
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1962 The 300 Spartans
King Leonidas
 
1960 Esther and the King
King Ahasuerus
 
1960 Pollyanna
Dr. Edmond Chilton
 
1959 A Summer Place
Ken Jorgenson
 
1959 These Thousand Hills
Jehu
 
1958 The Hunters
Colonel Dutch Imil
 
1958 Voice in the Mirror
Jim Burton
 
1957 Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
William "Bill" Keating
 
1956 Love Me Tender
Vance Reno
 
1956 Tension at Table Rock
Wes Tancred
 
1956 The Revolt of Mamie Stover
Jim Blair
 
1955 The View from Pompey's Head
Anson 'Sonny' Page
 
1955 Seven Cities of Gold
Jose Mendoza
 
1955 Violent Saturday
Boyd Fairchild
 
1955 Untamed
Kurt Hout
 
1955 Underwater!
Johnny Gray
 
1954 Khyber Patrol
Capt. Kyle Cameron
 
1954 Demetrius and the Gladiators
Dardanius
 
1954 Gog
Dr. David Sheppard
 
1954 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
– Go Away a Winner (1954)
 
1953 Wicked Woman
Matt Bannister
 
1953 The Ford Television Theatre (TV series)
– Double Bet (1953)
– Malaya Incident (1953)
 
1953 The Kid from Left Field
Billy Lorant
 
1953 The Glory Brigade
Sgt. Johnson
 
1953 Split Second
Doctor Neal Garven
 
1952 Blackbeard, the Pirate
Briggs
 
1952 Hollywood Opening Night (TV series)
– Let George Do It (1952)
 
1952 The Devil Makes Three
Lt. Parker
 
1952 One Minute to Zero
Capt. Ralston
 
1952 Cripple Creek
Strap Galland alias Gillis
 
1952 The Battle at Apache Pass
Sgt. Reuben Bernard
 
1951 Flame of Araby
Captain Fezil
 
1951 The Golden Horde
Gill
 
1951 Bright Victory
Sgt. John Masterson
 
1951 Hollywood Story
Police Lt. Bud Lennox
 
1951 Up Front
Capa
 
1950 The Killer That Stalked New York
Treasury Agent Owney (uncredited)
 
1950 Highway 301
Herbie Brooks
 
1950 Kansas Raiders
First Lieutenant
 
1950 Undercover Girl
Jess Faylen
 
1950 Wyoming Mail
Beale (as Richard Eagan)
 
1950 Return of the Frontiersman
Cowhand (uncredited)
 
1950 The Damned Don't Cry
Roy Whitehead
 
1950 The Good Humor Man
Officer Daley
 
1949 The Story of Molly X
Police Detective (uncredited)
 
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1967 Dateline: Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 May 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1963 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 23 September 1963 (1963) … Himself - Guest
 
1956 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.34 (1956) … Himself
 
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2010 The Naked Archaeologist (TV series)
 
2002 Elvis at the Movies (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part I: 1956-1961 (video documentary)
Himself
 
1977 The Story of Elvis Presley (documentary)
Himself
 
1963 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1949) Radio: Appeared in "The Idyll Of Sarah Brown", a play on "Damon Runyon Theater". He was the voice of Sky Masterson. The show "Guys and Dolls" is based on this Damon Runyan story.

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Alternate Names:

Richard Eagan

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Trivia:

Daughter Patricia M. was born in Los Angeles on December 28, 1959; Daughter Kathleen M. was born in Los Angeles on October 31, 1964; Daughter Coleen M. was born in Los Angeles on May 9, 1966. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo