- Born
- Died
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Award-winning executive producer, screenwriter, director and web
pioneer, Craig Richards is a veteran of the film and television
industry since the late 1970s and is a member/signatory of DGA, WGAW,
ASC, AMPTP, PGA, IATSE Local 33 and SAG-AFTRA.
Second-born of eight children whose father Gerald was a career Marine,
Craig's family moved to various assignments throughout the United
States. After high school and his own stint in the U.S. Marine Corps,
Craig began performing in live theatre in 1977 quickly landing lead
roles as Detective Mark McPherson in "Laura" by
Vera Caspary, Paul Bratter in "Barefoot In
The Park" by Neil Simon, "Born
Yesterday" by Garson Kanin and "Finishing
Touches" by Jean Kerr, among others.
Craig also directed the theatrical production of "Heaven Can Wait" by
Harry Segall and produced and directed
various television commercials for clients in the Palm Springs market.
He was honored by his peers with the Inland Theatre League's "Best
Supporting Actor" award for his 1978 performance as Bogey in "Play It
Again, Sam" written by Woody Allen. Urged by
his agent, Craig moved to Los Angeles, California (US) in 1980 where he
lived and worked until 2002.
Beginning in the early 1980s, highlights of Mr. Richards' performances
include Corky Romano (2001) starring
Chris Kattan,
Rat Race (2001) directed by
Jerry Zucker,
The Majestic (2001) directed by
Frank Darabont and starring
Jim Carrey and
The Princess Diaries (2001)
directed by Garry Marshall. Craig is also
noted for his guest or recurring roles in primetime series television
including Murphy Brown (1988),
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993),
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993),
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993),
Cafe Americain (1993),
Sisters (1991),
L.A. Law (1986),
Picket Fences (1992),
Melrose Place (1992),
The Jersey (1999) and he starred
as Captain Giles Slate in the science-fiction spoof
The Micronots! (1993).
Upon relocating from Los Angeles to much slower-paced Bend, Oregon
(US), Craig was able to return to his theatre roots, earning critical
acclaim for his live performances at Bend's famous 2nd Street Theater
stage, including the role of Congressman William Cheyney in the
dramatic suspense "Final Reunion" written by Nicholas Montefeltro and
directed by Steve Dougherty, and has starred in such roles as Secret
Service Agent Parker in "Making the Call," as Sidney Black in the
comedy "Light Up The Sky," as shy and awkward Geoffrey in the comedy
"Stepping Out," as the charismatic Narrator in "The Rocky Horror Show,"
as the menacing Jonathan Brewster in "Arsenic and Old Lace" and as the
professional male exotic dancer Buddy 'Keno' Walsh in "The Full Monty."
In 2008, Craig co-founded and served as first president of Film Oregon
Alliance, an advocacy organization formed to attract more film and
television projects with their living-wage jobs to cinematic Central
Oregon.
Busier than ever behind the camera, feature projects Craig has
produced, written and/or directed include family comedy Hawaiian
Vacation, dramatic thriller Open, romantic tragedy Infidel, historic
drama Kent State and outrageous comedy
Extremely Used Cars: There Is No Hope (2015)
written by Mark Donnell, as well as
numerous award-winning television commercials and promotional projects.
Mr. Richards is attached to produce and direct the film Knocked Down
written by Shawn Downey and the pilot episode of upcoming one-hour
action/drama Smoke Eaters and is slated to write and direct several of
its episodes in the first season.
For TLC's unscripted cable show
Buying Naked (2013), Mr.
Richards is featured throughout all episodes of season 2. In 2010,
Craig starred as The Bartender/Satan in the dark thriller Lurk directed
by Nathan Ludwig, as a relentless mob assassin in the
multiple-award-winning film
Lucky Star (2009) directed by
Hans Skjersaa, as the State Trooper in the
comedy feature Man Maid (2008) directed
by Chris Lusvardi, as Deputy Sheriff
Jones in the off-the-rails drug-induced drama
Punk Love (2006) directed by
Nick Lyon and as T. Griffin Sanders in the
award-winning dramatic fantasy
Surrender (2003) directed by
Tammy Sanderson, among others.
In 2014, Craig Richards relocated his production company
'Dolphin Heart Productions [us]'
to sunny Tampa, Florida (US).- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- SpouseRebecca Pinard(December 30, 2005 - March 11, 2014) (divorced, 3 children)
- Known for his imposing presence, he is often cast as some sort of law enforcement such as Secret Service, FBI, state trooper, Sheriff, etc.
- During post-production on a film on December 17, 2010, Craig was diagnosed with stage-four nasopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (throat cancer). He underwent aggressive radiation and chemotherapy, lost nearly half his body weight but managed to survive. The course of treatment having proven successful, Craig remains cancer-free as of Summer 2013 and is committed to regaining his stable health. When able, he says he's eager to return to the gym to gain back his strength and the muscular physique he's been known for.
- Born on 5 November 1955, the same date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly
go "back to" in Back to the Future (1985). - Is a 1973 graduate of Banning High School in Banning, California (US)
near Palm Springs. - Took graphic design courses at Mt. San Jacinto College before beginning
work in advertising and marketing design, which he continues to do
between acting roles. - A lifetime advocate for health and fitness and often mistaken for a competitive bodybuilder, Craig survived a heart attack November 17, 2008, due to a hereditary condition which often causes high cholesterol and hypertension. He recovered quickly and returned to work producing, directing and acting within a few months.
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