Richard Chaves
Biography
Richard Chaves is an American character actor. Born on October 8, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, he began his acting career in the early 1980s, taking on various soap opera roles. He gained recognition for his role as Poncho in the science fiction film Predator, released in 1987. Chaves's career received another boost with his role in the television series War of the Worlds. He is known for receiving a significant amount of fan mail, with the volume reportedly outnumbering that of the rest of the cast members. Chaves has appeared in 26 known credits, primarily in acting roles.
Career overview
Richard Chaves is an American character actor. He began his acting career in the early 1980s, taking on various roles in soap operas. This early work laid the groundwork for his future success in the entertainment industry.
Chaves' career received a significant boost in 1987 with his role as Poncho in the science fiction film Predator. This marked a turning point in his career, as he gained recognition and exposure in the industry. His subsequent role as Lt. Colonel Ironhorse in the television series War of the Worlds further solidified his position as a character actor.
Throughout his career, Chaves has accumulated a substantial number of credits, with a total of 26 known credits to his name. He has established himself as a versatile and accomplished actor, with a wide range of experience in both film and television.
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- Elf Sparkle Meets Christmas the Horse (2009) as Buzzoose (voice)
- Predator: Camouflage (2001) as Self
- Predator: Character Design (2001) as Self
- If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2000) as Self
- Baja Run (1996) as Domingo
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Chief
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Alvares
- Night Realm (1994) as Ursis
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Special Agent Samuel Mills
- Night Eyes II (1991) as Hector Mejenes
- L.A. Takedown (1989) as Lou Casals
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Colonel Paul Ironhorse
- Onassis: The Richest Man in the World (1988) as Turkish Officer
- Predator (1987) as Jorge "Poncho" Ramirez
- The Gambler: The Legend Continues (1987) as Iron Dog
- Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) as (voice)
- L.A. Law (1986) as Carlos Mendez
- The Penalty Phase (1986) as Nolan Esherman
- MacGyver (1985) as Enrique
- MacGyver (1985) as Manny
- Witness (1985) as Detective
- Cease Fire (1985) as Badman
- Miami Vice (1984) as D.A. Gordon Martinez
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Tim Potts
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Fire on the Mountain (1981) as Army Lieutenant