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Richard Benedict (I) (1920–1984)
Actor/director Richard Benedict was born Joseph Sciurba in Sicily. He came to the US with his family when he was seven. He was a prizefighter before journeying to Hollywood to break into the movies. His stocky, somewhat menacing appearance got him tough-guy and henchman roles, although he did get the occasional second lead. His best-known role was ...
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Born:in Palermo, Sicily, ItalyDied:(age 64) in Studio City, California, USA |
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Actor (136 credits)
Actor (136 credits)
1980
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Gregory Douglas
Gregory Douglas
- Call Me Irresponsible
(1980)
... Gregory Douglas (uncredited)
1974
Police Woman
(TV Series)
Construction Worker #1
Construction Worker #1
- The Cradle Robbers
(1974)
... Construction Worker #1
1966
Run for Your Life
(TV Series)
Mileage Reader
Mileage Reader
- Keep My Share of the World
(1966)
... Mileage Reader (uncredited)
1963
Arrest and Trial
(TV Series)
The Bartender
The Bartender
- A Shield Is for Hiding Behind
(1963)
... The Bartender (as Dick Benedict)
1961-1963
Hawaiian Eye
(TV Series)
Linc Hanley / Doctor Kellogg / Mike Armin / ...
Linc Hanley / Doctor Kellogg / Mike Armin / ...
- The Long Way Home
(1963)
... Linc Hanley
- Rx Cricket
(1962)
... Doctor Kellogg
- The Meeting on Molokai
(1962)
... Mike Armin
- Pill in the Box
(1961)
... Eddie Coyle
1961-1962
Surfside 6
(TV Series)
Harry Noonan / Mst. Sgt. Steve Belka / Sam Norton / ...
Harry Noonan / Mst. Sgt. Steve Belka / Sam Norton / ...
- Midnight for Prince Charming
(1962)
... Harry Noonan
- The Green Beret
(1962)
... Mst. Sgt. Steve Belka
- Little Mister Kelly
(1961)
... Sam Norton
- Double Image
(1961)
... Mingo (as Dick Benedict)
1961
Miami Undercover
(TV Series)
Clyde / Danner
Clyde / Danner
- Room 9
(1961)
... Clyde
- The Swami
(1961)
... Danner
1959-1960
Peter Gunn
(TV Series)
Cahane / Shaw
Cahane / Shaw
- The Judgement
(1960)
... Cahane
- The Portrait
(1959)
... Shaw
1960
Sugarfoot
(TV Series)
Corporal Jeff Williams
Corporal Jeff Williams
- The Shadow Catcher
(1960)
... Corporal Jeff Williams (as Dick Benedict)
1959
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
'Fur' Sammons / Fur Sammons
'Fur' Sammons / Fur Sammons
- The Empty Chair
(1959)
... 'Fur' Sammons
- Pilot
(1959)
... Fur Sammons
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series)
Fur Sammons
Fur Sammons
- The Untouchables: Part 2
(1959)
... Fur Sammons
- The Untouchables: Part 1
(1959)
... Fur Sammons
1956-1959
Dragnet
(TV Series)
Harry Wilmer
Harry Wilmer
- The Big Picture
(1959)
- The Big Jade
(1958)
... Harry Wilmer
- The Big Setup
(1956)
1958-1959
Mike Hammer
(TV Series)
'Buckets' Marberg / Pete Martin
'Buckets' Marberg / Pete Martin
- Requiem for a Sucker
(1959)
... 'Buckets' Marberg
- Death Gets a Diploma
(1958)
... Pete Martin
1958
Highway Patrol
(TV Series)
Paul Gayle / Mike Parker
Paul Gayle / Mike Parker
- Confidence Game
(1958)
... Paul Gayle
- Hit and Run
(1958)
... Mike Parker
1957-1958
Tales of the Texas Rangers
(TV Series)
Dave Brock
Dave Brock
- Midway Kewpie
(1958)
- Gypsy Boy
(1957)
... Dave Brock
1958
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Steve Daniels
Steve Daniels
- The Case of the One-Eyed Witness
(1958)
... Steve Daniels
1957
The George Sanders Mystery Theater
(TV Series)
Eddie Leggett
Eddie Leggett
- And the Birds Still Sing
(1957)
... Eddie Leggett
1952-1957
Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Tony Gambini / Cappy Leonard / Baby Face Stevens
Tony Gambini / Cappy Leonard / Baby Face Stevens
- Close Shave
(1957)
... Tony Gambini
- Semi-Private Eye
(1954)
... Cappy Leonard
- Night of Terror
(1952)
... Baby Face Stevens
1957
The Lone Ranger
(TV Series)
Bert Ronson / Dave Spence
Bert Ronson / Dave Spence
- Canuck
(1957)
... Bert Ronson
- Avenger
(1957)
... Dave Spence (uncredited)
1956
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
(TV Series)
Policeman
Policeman
- Jim Bowie and His Slave
(1956)
... Policeman (uncredited)
1955-1956
Navy Log
(TV Series)
Angie Seralgo / Jake
Angie Seralgo / Jake
- The Gimmick
(1956)
... Angie Seralgo
- Operation Three-In-One
(1955)
... Jake
1952-1955
Gang Busters
(TV Series)
Al Rocco / Carson
Al Rocco / Carson
- The Rocco Trapani Case
(1955)
- The Rocco Case
(1952)
... Al Rocco
- The Little Duke Lukini Case
... Carson
1954
Adventures of the Falcon
(TV Series)
Pete Ruby / Angelo Corelli
Pete Ruby / Angelo Corelli
- Invisible Destroyer
(1954)
... Pete Ruby
- Out of All Evil
(1954)
... Angelo Corelli
1954
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Libero / Al
Libero / Al
- Waiting for Onorio
(1954)
... Libero
- Final Round
(1954)
... Al
1954
The Lone Wolf
(TV Series)
Babe Janno
Babe Janno
- The Newhall Story (a.k.a. Phoenix-Newhall)
... Babe Janno
1951
Stars Over Hollywood
(TV Series)
Prizefighter
Prizefighter
- Conqueror's Isle
(1951)
- Pretty Boy
(1951)
... Prizefighter
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Director (63 credits)
Director (63 credits)
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Writer (4 credits)
Writer (4 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (4 credits)
Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
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(11/18/46) Radio: Appeared (as "Bernay") in a "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast of "O.S.S.".Alternate Names:
Riccardo Benedetto | Dick Benedict | Gerry EdwardsHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Richard and Paula raised three children: Nick Benedict, Joy Benedict, and Paula's daughter Barbara.Nickname:
PepeStar Sign:
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