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Rick Springfield

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Started in a 'quasi' heavy metal band in Australia called Zoot. Came to US early 70's and recorded an album - Beginnings. It had one "major" hit - Speak to The Sky. After that came "Comic Book Heroes" which was marginally successful. Then he learned to speak English with an American accent to further his acting career after he lost his record label... See full bio »

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Richard Lewis Springthorpe
in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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1981-2013 General Hospital (TV series)
Dr. Noah Drake / Eli Love / Noah Drake
– Episode #1.12786 (2013) … Noah Drake
– Episode #1.12781 (2013) … Noah Drake
– Episode #1.11646 (2008) … Dr. Noah Drake
– Episode #1.11645 (2008) … Dr. Noah Drake
– Episode #1.11644 (2008) … Dr. Noah Drake
See all 72 episodes »
 
2012 The Alabama Face Guy: Los Angeles (short)
 
2012 Hot in Cleveland (TV series)
Tom
– Everything Goes Better with Vampires (2012) … Tom
 
2011 Hawaii Five-0 (TV series)
Renny Sinclair
– Ho'ohuli Na'au (2011) … Renny Sinclair
 
2009 Californication (TV series)
Rick Springfield
– Mr. Bad Example (2009) … Rick Springfield
– The Apartment (2009) … Rick Springfield
– Glass Houses (2009) … Rick Springfield
– Verities & Balderdash (2009) … Rick Springfield
 
2001 Dying to Dance (TV movie)
Dave Lennox
 
1999 Martial Law (TV series)
Special Agent Stockwell
– The Friendly Skies (1999) … Special Agent Stockwell
 
1999 Suddenly Susan (TV series)
Zach Hayword
– Bowled Over (1999) … Zach Hayword
– The Song Remains Insane (1999) … Zach Hayword
 
1998 Legion (TV movie)
Ryan
 
1998 Loyal Opposition
Senator Barklay
 
1997 Johnny Bravo (TV series)
Andy
– Beach Blanket Bravo/The Day the Earth Didn't Move Around Much/Aisle of Mixed-Up Toys (1997) … Andy (voice)
 
1994-1997 High Tide (TV series)
Mick Barrett
– Memories (1997) … Mick Barrett
– A Stitch in Time (1997) … Mick Barrett
– Ghost Story (1997) … Mick Barrett
– Dead Men Don't Snore (1997) … Mick Barrett
– Desperate Friday (1997) … Mick Barrett
See all 69 episodes »
 
1995 Robin's Hoods (TV series)
Nick Collins
 
1994 A Change of Place (TV movie)
Philip
 
1993 In the Shadows, Someone's Watching (TV movie)
Paul Merritt
 
1992 Human Target (TV series)
Christopher Chance
– Chances Are (1992) … Christopher Chance
– Going Home (1992) … Christopher Chance
– Mirror Image (1992) … Christopher Chance
– Designed by Chance (1992) … Christopher Chance
– Second Chance (1992) … Christopher Chance
See all 7 episodes »
 
1992 Just Deserts (TV movie)
Simon Harcourt
 
1991 Silent Motive (TV movie)
Brad Flynn
 
1990 Dead Reckoning (TV movie)
Kyle Rath
 
1989 Forever Knight (TV series)
Det. Nicholas 'Nichola / Jean-Pierre / Nick' Knight
– Nick Knight (1989) … Det. Nicholas 'Nichola / Nick' Knight / Jean-Pierre
 
1984 Hard to Hold
James Roberts
 
1979 California Fever (TV series)
Adam
– Portrait of Laurie (1979) … Adam
 
1979 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Mike Roark
– The Disciple (1979) … Mike Roark
 
1979 Turnabout (TV series)
Rick
– Till Dad Do Us Part (1979) … Rick
 
1978-1979 Wonder Woman (TV series)
Anton / Tom
– Amazon Hot Wax (1979) … Anton
– Screaming Javelins (1978) … Tom
 
1978 The Eddie Capra Mysteries (TV series)
– Murder on the Flip Side (1978)
 
1978 In the Beginning (TV series)
– What's It All About? (1978)
 
1978 Battlestar Galactica (TV series)
Lieutenant Zac
– Saga of a Star World (1978) … Lieutenant Zac
– Pilot (1978) … Lieutenant Zac
 
1978 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Keith Stuart
– Dwarf in a Helium Hat (1978) … Keith Stuart
 
1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Ned Nickerson
– Will the Real Santa Claus...? (1977) … Ned Nickerson
 
1977 The Six Million Dollar Man (TV series)
Niles
– Rollback (1977) … Niles
 
1973 Mission: Magic! (TV series)
Rick Springfield (1973)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (31 titles)
2013 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
– Episode #7.17 (2013) (performer: "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" - uncredited)
 
2013 Sound City (documentary) (writer: "Jessie's Girl", "Jessie's Girl Demo", "Love Is Alright Tonite", "I Get Excited", "The Man That Never Was" / performer: "Jessie's Girl", "Jessie's Girl Demo", "Love Is Alright Tonite", "I Get Excited", "The Man That Never Was")
 
2012 The Inbetweeners (TV series)
– Crystal Springs (2012) (music: "Jessie's Girl" - uncredited / lyrics: "Jessie's Girl" - uncredited / performer: "Jessie's Girl" - uncredited)
 
2011 Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (documentary) (writer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
– Episode #19.67 (2011) (writer: "Jessie's Girl" - uncredited)
 
2010 Glee (TV series)
– Laryngitis (2010) (writer: "Jessie's Girl" - uncredited)
 
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine (writer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2009 Couples Retreat (writer: "JESSIE'S GIRL" / performer: "JESSIE'S GIRL")
 
2008 One Fine Day! (TV series)
– Educational Level (2008) (writer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2008 The Year of Getting to Know Us (writer: "Jessie's Girl" / performer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2007 The Singing Bee (TV series)
– Episode #1.2 (2007) (writer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2007 TV Land Confidential (TV series documentary)
– Music (2007) (writer: "Jessie's Girl" / performer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2007 The Riches (TV series)
– Pilot (2007) (performer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2006 Heist (TV series)
– Pilot (2006) ("Jessie's Girl")
 
2004 Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 (Video Game) ("Jessie's Girl")
 
2004 Cold Case (TV series)
– Lover's Lane (2004) (performer: "Love Somebody")
 
2004 13 Going on 30 (writer: "Jessie's Girl" / performer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2003 Angel (TV series)
– Unleashed (2003) ("Jessie's Girl")
 
2002 I Love the '80s (TV series documentary)
– 1981 (2002) (performer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2001 Wet Hot American Summer (writer: "Love Is Alright Tonight" / performer: "Love Is Alright Tonight")
 
2000 Mrs. Death 2: Hells Fury (writer: "Jessie's Girl" / performer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
2000 Keeping the Faith (writer: "Jessie's Girl")
 
1997 Boogie Nights (writer: "Jessie's Girl" 1981 / performer: "Jessie's Girl" 1981)
 
1988 Iron Eagle II (performer: "I Need You")
 
1985 Demons (performer: "Walking On The Edge")
 
1985 Live Aid (TV special documentary) ("Love Somebody")
 
1984 Hard to Hold (performer: "Love Somebody", "Don't Walk Away", "Bop Til You Drop", "Taxi Dancing", "S.F.O." Instrumental, "Stand Up", "The Great Lost Art Of Conversation")
 
1984 Knight Rider (TV series)
– Diamonds Aren't a Girl's Best Friend (1984) (writer: "Human Touch")
 
1983 Private School (writer: "The American Girl" / performer: "The American Girl")
 
1982-1983 Fame (TV series)
– The Kids from Fame in Concert (1983) (writer: "Life Is A Celebration")
– Street Kid (1982) (writer: "Life Is A Celebration")
 
1982 Desperate Lives (TV movie) (writer: "Desperate Lives" / performer: "Desperate Lives")
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2006 Rick Springfield: Live at the Coronado Theatre (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1982 Rick Springfield: Live and Kickin' (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1985 Demons (composer: additional music)
 
Show ShowSelf (65 titles)
2013 Katie (TV series)
Himself
– General Hospital's 50th Anniversary Extravaganza! (2013) … Himself
 
2013 Rock Center with Brian Williams (TV series)
Actor (segment: 'Austin Power') / Himself - Singer
– Episode #1.60 (2013) … Himself - Singer/Actor (segment: 'Austin Power')
 
2006-2013 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 March 2013 (2013) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 October 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2013 Revealed (TV series)
Himself
– Rick Springfield (2013) … Himself
 
2013 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #7.17 (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2013 Sound City (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 The Jeff Probst Show (TV series)
Himself
– Rick Springfield (2012) … Himself
 
2011-2012 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself - Performer
– Sheryl Crow and 'Good Morning America' Hosts (2012) … Himself - Performer
– Momma-Palooza Show (2011)
 
2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
– Flo Rida/Drew Lachey/Rick Springfield (2012) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2010-2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 12 October 2012 (2012) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 12 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2012 The Dr. Oz Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Rick Springfield's Secret Health Battle (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2004-2012 Fox and Friends (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 October 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
1982-2012 Today (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 10 October 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 January 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
2005-2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #25.27 (2012) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 29 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 August 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
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2012 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.144 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 An Affair of the Heart (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 March 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 Game On! With John Salley (TV series)
Himself
– Andrew Dice Clay, Rick Springfield, White Collar Set Visit (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Shatner's Raw Nerve (TV series)
Himself
– Rick Springfield (2011) … Himself
 
2010 All American New Year 2011 (TV movie)
Himself - Musical Guest
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2005-2010 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2009 The BackStage Pass (video short)
Himself
 
2009 Don't Forget the Lyrics! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.15 (2009)
– Episode #2.14 (2009) … Himself
 
2004-2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #6.135 (2008) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #3.91 (2004) … Himself
 
2008 The Early Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007-2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 August 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2008 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Countdown Spectacular 2 (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
2007 TV Land Confidential (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
– Music (2007) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2006 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Top Ten Musical Moments (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Where Are They Now (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Olympics (2006) … Himself - Guest
 
2006 I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (TV series)
Himself
 
2006 Wonder Showzen (TV series)
Himself
– Cooperation (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
2004-2006 SoapTalk (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2006 Rick Springfield: Live at the Coronado Theatre (TV movie)
Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
 
2005 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Clarke (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 On-Air with Ryan Seacrest (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Good Day Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Love Hollywood Style (TV documentary)
Musician
 
2001-2003 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Linda Blair: Turning Heads (2003) … Himself
– Rick Springfield (2001) … Himself
 
2000-2002 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 80s Teen Idols (2002) … Himself
– Teen Idols (2000) … Himself
 
2001 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Linda Blair (2001) … Himself
 
1998-2000 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Anniversary Special (2000) … Himself
– Rick Springfield (1998) … Himself
 
1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Linda Blair (1999) … Himself
 
1999 DreamMaker (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1992 The 19th Annual American Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 Live Aid (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1983-1985 Solid Gold (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.41 (1985) … Himself
– Episode #3.21 (1983) … Himself
 
1985 The Beat of the Live Drum (documentary)
Himself
 
1984 Musikladen (TV series)
– Episode #1.89 (1984)
– Episode #1.87 (1984)
 
1984 The 11th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1982 Rick Springfield: Live and Kickin' (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 Cheryl Ladd: Scenes from a Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 The 24th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1981 Tomorrow Coast to Coast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 December 1981 (1981) … Himself
 
1981 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 October 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 August 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 April 1981 (1981) … Himself
 
1974 The 20th Annual Genii Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1972 The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.7 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 16 September 1972 (1972) … Himself - Guest
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2007 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2002 I Love the '80s (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

9/1/73: Appeared on a variety show called "Action 1973". Also appearing were Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods and The New Birth. Rick sung, "I'm Your Superman". "The Heywoods" sung, "Get Down". And "The New Birth" soul singers sung, "Until It's Time For You... See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 12 Interviews  | 15 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Richard Springthorpe

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I've always been something of a whore with my acting, but never my music. See more »

Trivia:

He was in the early group version of wickety wak.wickety wak - later Australia's premier showband in the 1980s and 90s. See more »

Nickname:

Rick See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo