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Rick Dial(1955-2011)

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In small-town Texas, the friendship between the well-liked local mortician and a a reviled wealthy widow becomes the focus of much debate and scandal once she turns up dead.
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Bernie (2011)
For more than 20 years, Rick has been "The Voice of the Malvern Leopards", serving as the public address announcer for both the Malvern Leopard Football Stadium and the Basketball Field House. In addition to his acting credits, Rick has been the lead singer for rock bands since he was 13 years old. Influences include The Beatles, David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and David Phelps. Whenever possible he sings with his two daughters, Heather and Beth, at functions in Arkansas. He also has been featured in dozens of local television advertising campaigns for the furniture industry in Arkansas.
BornMarch 9, 1955
DiedMay 28, 2011(56)
BornMarch 9, 1955
DiedMay 28, 2011(56)
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Known for

Sling Blade (1996)
Sling Blade
8.0
  • Bill Cox
  • 1996
Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart (2009)
Crazy Heart
7.2
  • Wesley Barnes
  • 2009
John Travolta in The General's Daughter (1999)
The General's Daughter
6.4
  • Cal Seivers
  • 1999
Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
Bernie
6.8
  • Don Leggett
  • 2011

Credits

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  • Crackerjack (2013)
    Crackerjack
    6.1
    • Pastor Shelby
    • 2013
  • Kevin Bacon, Robert Duvall, John Hurt, Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Patrick, John Patrick Amedori, Katherine LaNasa, Frances O'Connor, Shawnee Smith, Ray Stevenson, Ron White, Marshall Allman, Carissa Fowler, and Karli Barnett in Jayne Mansfield's Car (2012)
    Jayne Mansfield's Car
    6.2
    • Bucky (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Bernie
    6.8
    • Don Leggett
    • 2011
  • The Last Ride (2011)
    The Last Ride
    5.8
    • Dirty John
    • 2011
  • Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart (2009)
    Crazy Heart
    7.2
    • Wesley Barnes
    • 2009
  • Where's My Close-up, Mr. Thornton?
    6.6
    Short
    • Sheriff
    • 2007
  • Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006)
    Beyond the Wall of Sleep
    2.9
    • Dr. Barnard
    • 2006
  • Ashley Judd in Come Early Morning (2006)
    Come Early Morning
    6.2
    • Mike
    • 2006
  • Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Secondhand Lions
    7.5
    • Feed Store Owner
    • 2003
  • The Badge (2002)
    The Badge
    6.2
    • Doc
    • 2002
  • Ted Danson, David Paymer, Martin Short, Elisabeth Moss, Alfre Woodard, Hope Davis, Zooey Deschanel, and Pruitt Taylor Vince in Mumford (1999)
    Mumford
    6.8
    • Correctional Officer
    • 1999
  • John Travolta in The General's Daughter (1999)
    The General's Daughter
    6.4
    • Cal Seivers
    • 1999
  • Robert Duvall in The Apostle (1997)
    The Apostle
    7.1
    • Elmo
    • 1997
  • Sling Blade (1996)
    Sling Blade
    8.0
    • Bill Cox
    • 1996

Soundtrack



  • Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart (2009)
    Crazy Heart
    7.2
    • performer: "Wesley's Piano"
    • 2009

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Bernie
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Bernie
Crazy Heart
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Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart
Clip 1:15
Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart
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Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart
Clip 0:48
Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart
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Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart
Clip 1:04
Crazy Heart

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Richard Dial
  • Born
    • March 9, 1955
    • Malvern, Arkansas, USA
  • Died
    • May 28, 2011
    • Malvern, Arkansas, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • PhyllisSeptember 22, 1973 - present (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    TV Commercial for Cartoon Network (2003)

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  • Trivia
    Formerly had a full-time job is owner of a furniture store.

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