Denise Richards
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 17, 1971 in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2026 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 135 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 17, 1971 Downers Grove, Illinois, USA 135 credits
Biography
Denise Lee Richards is an American actress and former fashion model. Born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, she has appeared in various roles throughout her career. Her ancestry includes German, French-Canadian, Croatian, Irish, English, Welsh, and distant Dutch roots. Richards' mother passed away in November 2007. As an actress, Richards has been involved in the entertainment industry for a significant period, with a total of 133 known credits.
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Career overview
Denise Richards is an American actress known for her work in film and television. Born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, she began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting. Richards' acting credits include a number of notable roles in film and television.
Richards' film career has featured a range of notable performances. She has appeared in a variety of genres, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her work in film has been recognized by audiences and critics alike.
As an actress, Denise Richards has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 130 known credits to her name. Her extensive body of work reflects her dedication to her craft and her ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and genres.
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Patrick Muldoon
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William Baldwin
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Neil Patrick Harris
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Randy Couture
2 shared titles
Ken Davitian
2 shared titles
Charlie Sheen
2 shared titles
Pamela Anderson
2 shared titles
Eddie Griffin
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Tom Arnold
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Jessica Cauffiel
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Career timeline
Dirty Hands
You're Dead to Meaka Charlie SheenDenise Richards and Her Wild Things
Angels Fallen: Warriors of PeaceHunting HousewivesThe LineReturn to Wickensburg
Special Forces: World's Toughest TestThe HousekeeperA Christmas Frequency
The Guardians of JusticeJunkyard DogsLove AccidentallyMy Christmas FiancéWickensburg
Glow and DarknessKiller Cheer MomSend It!
Money PlaneThe PackAlpha CodeThe Story of SoapsReality Queen!
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Secret Lives of CheerleadersMy Adventures with Santa1st BornA Violent Man
Alone TogetherThe ToyboxTomboyChristmas Break-InDestined to Ride
American SatanAltitudeA Girl Is A GunAmerican Violence
To Tell the TruthA Life Lived
Significant MotherChristmas TradeA Christmas ReunionA Christmas Reunion · Co-ProducerOperation: Neighborhood Watch!
Jane the VirginFatal Acquittal
Through the KeyholeTwisted
Anger ManagementBlue Lagoon: The AwakeningMadea's Witness ProtectionFreeloaders
AudrinaCougars, Inc.
The TalkThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillsBlue Mountain StateThe Marriage RefJolene
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenLate Night with Jimmy FallonDeep in the ValleyKambakkht IshqFinding Bliss
90210Blonde and BlonderDenise Richards: It's ComplicatedThe Making of 'Blonde and Blonder'
Secrets of a Small Town
30 RockEdmond
Dancing with the StarsThe Reichen ShowSex, Love & Secrets
Dog WhispererThe Tony Danza ShowThe LifeI Do (But I Don't)Elvis Has Left the Building
Two and a Half MenJimmy Kimmel Live!Punk'dScary Movie 3Love Actually
Undercover BrotherYou Stupid ManThe Third WheelEmpireDeath from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'
Good AdviceValentinePlayboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
The World Is Not EnoughDrop Dead GorgeousTail Lights Fade
Wild Things
Starship TroopersNowhere
Spin CityIn the Blink of an Eye
Full Filmography
135 titles- Dirty Hands (2026) as Sheila
- You're Dead to Me (2025) as Emily Sims
- aka Charlie Sheen (2025) as Self
- Denise Richards and Her Wild Things (2025) as Denise Richards
- Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (2024) as Deborah
- Hunting Housewives (2024) as Karla Dodds
- The Line (2024) as Deanna
- Return to Wickensburg (2024) as Celine Lucas
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023) as Self
- The Housekeeper (2023) as Kit Ash
- A Christmas Frequency (2023) as Brooke Walkins
- The Guardians of Justice (2022) as Laura Louis
- Junkyard Dogs (2022) as Monica Sullivan
- Love Accidentally (2022) as Debra
- My Christmas Fiancé (2022) as Contessa
- Wickensburg (2022) as Celine Lucas
- Glow and Darkness (2021) as Countess of Champagne
- Killer Cheer Mom (2021) as Amanda
- Send It! (2021) as Catherine
- Money Plane (2020) as Sarah
- The Pack (2020) as Self
- Alpha Code (2020) as Johana
- The Story of Soaps (2020) as Self
- Reality Queen! (2020) as Angelina Streisand
- Switched (2020) as Victoria Sharp
- TimeCrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove (2020) as Victoria Dare
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders (2019) as Candice
- My Adventures with Santa (2019) as Valerie
- 1st Born (2019) as Christine
- A Violent Man (2019) as Victoria
- Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019) as Kelly Banks
- Alone Together (2018) as Jackie
- The Toybox (2018) as Jennifer
- Tomboy (2018) as Shelley
- Christmas Break-In (2018) as Heather
- Destined to Ride (2018) as Aunt Glo
- The Prayer Box (2018) as Karen
- American Satan (2017) as Kat Faust
- Altitude (2017) as Gretchen Blair
- A Girl Is A Gun (2017) as Nenuphar McBride
- American Violence (2017) as Amanda Tyler
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- A Life Lived (2016) as Elizabeth
- Significant Mother (2015) as Pepper Spinner
- Christmas Trade (2015) as Chloe
- A Christmas Reunion (2015) as Amy Stone
- A Christmas Reunion (2015) Co-Producer
- Operation: Neighborhood Watch! (2015) as Denise Sorensen
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Self
- Fatal Acquittal (2014) as Nora Grant
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self
- Twisted (2013) as Karen Desai
- Anger Management (2012) as Lori
- Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012) as Barbara Robinson
- Madea's Witness Protection (2012) as Kate Needleman
- Freeloaders (2012) as Denise Richards
- Audrina (2011) as Herself
- Cougars, Inc. (2011) as Judy
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010) as Self
- Blue Mountain State (2010) as Debra Simon
- The Marriage Ref (2010) as Self - Panelist
- Jolene (2010) as Marin
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self
- Deep in the Valley (2009) as Autumn Bliss
- Kambakkht Ishq (2009) as Denise Richards
- Finding Bliss (2009) as Bliss / Laura
- Clarkworld (2009) as Self
- 90210 (2008) as Gwen Thompson
- Blonde and Blonder (2008) as Dawn St. Dom
- Denise Richards: It's Complicated (2008) as Self
- The Making of 'Blonde and Blonder' (2008)
- Secrets of a Small Town (2007) as Brenda Rhodes
- 30 Rock (2006) as Denise Richards
- Edmond (2006) as B-Girl
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Sex, Love & Secrets (2005) as Jolene
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Lucy, Hank, & Betty
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- The Life (2004) as Rebecca Smith
- I Do (But I Don't) (2004) as Lauren Crandell
- Elvis Has Left the Building (2004) as Belinda
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Lisa
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Scary Movie 3 (2003) as Annie
- Love Actually (2003) as Carla, the Real Friendly One
- Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Undercover Brother (2002) as White She Devil
- You Stupid Man (2002) as Chloe
- The Third Wheel (2002) as Diana
- Empire (2002) as Trish
- Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers' (2002) as Herself
- Good Advice (2001) as Cindy Styne
- Valentine (2001) as Paige Prescott
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001) as Self
- The World Is Not Enough (1999) as Christmas Jones
- Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) as Rebecca Ann 'Becky' Leeman
- Tail Lights Fade (1999) as Wendy
- Wild Things (1998) as Kelly Van Ryan
- Starship Troopers (1997) as Carmen Ibañez
- Nowhere (1997) as Jana
- Spin City (1996) as Jennifer Duncan
- In the Blink of an Eye (1996) as Tina Jacobs
- 919 Fifth Avenue (1995) as Cathy Damore
- Kill Shot (1995) as Jess (uncredited)
- Friends (1994) as Cassie
- Weird Science (1994)
- Burke's Law (1994) as Jennifer
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Lookin' Italian (1994) as Elizabeth
- Tammy and the T-Rex (1994) as Tammy
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Angela
- National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) as Cindy
- Against the Grain (1993) as Jodi Collins
- Melrose Place (1992) as Brandi Carson
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self / Presenter
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Girl #2
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Robin McGill
- Seinfeld (1989) as Molly Dalrymple
- Life Goes On (1989) as Camille
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Alissa
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Cynthia (uncredited)
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Cynthia
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Married... with Children (1987) as Girl #2
- The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) as Shauna Fulton
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- A Walking Miracle as Pamela
- Saturday at the Starlight as Mrs. Sproat
- The Liquid Psychologist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Denise Richards best known for?
Denise Richards is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dirty Hands (2026), Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (2024), The Line (2024), Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023).
When and where was Denise Richards born?
Denise Richards was born on February 17, 1971 in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Denise Richards have?
Denise Richards has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Denise Richards's background in cinema and television?
Denise Lee Richards is an American actress and former fashion model. Born on February 17, 1971, in Downers Grove, Illinois, she has appeared in various roles throughout her career. Her ancestry includes German, French-Canadian, Croatian, Irish, English, Welsh, and distant Dutch roots. Richards' mother passed away in No...
Denise Richards by the numbers
135credits
80films
55TV series
1981–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Cassie — aged about 23
- Seinfeld (1989) as Molly Dalrymple — aged about 18
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self / Presenter — aged about 21
- Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 32
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Self — aged about 43
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Cynthia (uncredited) — aged about 18
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