Richard Egan
Biography
Richard Egan was an American actor born in San Francisco, California, USA, on July 29, 1921. He passed away on July 20, 1987, at the age of 65. During his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated 69 known acting credits. In some films, he was credited under the spelling Richard Eagan, and he is also known by the alias Richard E. After completing his education at a local high school in San Francisco, he volunteered for service in the United States military.
Career overview
Richard Egan was an American actor born in San Francisco, California, USA, on July 29, 1921. He studied local high school before volunteering for the United States Army. During his career in the entertainment industry, he established a substantial screen record, accumulating sixty-nine known acting credits in film and television productions. Throughout his career, he was occasionally credited under the alternate spelling Richard Eagan.
Egan's professional life spanned multiple decades, and he is recognized in archival databases for his extensive acting work. His biographical record notes his birth in San Francisco and his military service prior to his career as an actor. He passed away on July 20, 1987, at the age of sixty-five.
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70 titles- Mansfield 66/67 (2017)
- Ghost Fever (1987) Writer
- Capitol (1982)
- This Is Elvis (1981) as Vance Reno (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Sweet Creek County War (1979)
- The Amsterdam Kill (1977) as Ridgeway
- Mission to Glory: A True Story (1977) as Eusibio Francisco Kino
- The Quest (1976)
- The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976) as Captain Wilson
- Matt Helm (1975) as Dan Sydon
- Shootout in a One-Dog Town (1974) as Petry
- Throw Out the Anchor (1974) as Jonathon
- Police Story (1973)
- Moonfire (1973) as Sam Blue
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Father Joe Scarne
- The Day of the Wolves (1971) as Pete Anderson
- Mean Justice (1971) as Jim Redigo
- The House That Would Not Die (1970) as Pat McDougal
- The Big Cube (1969) as Frederick Lansdale
- Chubasco (1968) as Sebastian
- The Destructors (1968) as Dan Street
- Valley of Mystery (1967) as Wade Cochran
- Fanfare for a Death Scene (1964) as John Stryker
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Redigo (1963) as Jim Redigo
- Empire (1962) as Jim Redigo
- The 300 Spartans (1962) as King Leonidas
- Pollyanna (1960) as Dr. Edmond Chilton
- Esther and the King (1960) as King Ahasuerus
- A Summer Place (1959) as Ken Jorgenson
- These Thousand Hills (1959) as Jehu
- The Hunters (1958) as Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
- Voice in the Mirror (1958) as Jim Burton
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Slaughter on 10th Avenue (1957) as William Keating
- Love Me Tender (1956) as Vance Reno
- Tension at Table Rock (1956) as Wes Tancred
- The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) as Jim Blair
- Underwater! (1955) as Johnny Gray
- Violent Saturday (1955) as Boyd Fairchild
- Untamed (1955) as Kurt Hout
- Seven Cities of Gold (1955) as Jose Mendoza
- The View from Pompey's Head (1955) as Anson 'Sonny' Page
- Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) as Dardenius
- Gog (1954) as David Sheppard
- Khyber Patrol (1954) as Kyle Cameron
- Wicked Woman (1953) as Matt Bannister
- Split Second (1953) as Doctor Neal Garven
- The Kid from Left Field (1953) as Billy Lorant
- The Glory Brigade (1953) as Sgt. Johnson
- Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) as Briggs
- The Battle at Apache Pass (1952) as Sgt. Reuben Bernard
- The Devil Makes Three (1952) as Lt. Parker
- Cripple Creek (1952) as Strap Galland alias Gillis
- One Minute to Zero (1952) as Capt. Ralston
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Marty
- Hollywood Story (1951) as Police Lt. Bud Lennox
- Flame of Araby (1951) as Captain Fezil
- Bright Victory (1951) as Sergeant John Masterson
- The Golden Horde (1951) as Gill
- Up Front (1951) as Capa
- Undercover Girl (1950) as Jess Faylen
- The Damned Don't Cry (1950) as Roy Whitehead
- Kansas Raiders (1950) as First Lieutenant
- Wyoming Mail (1950) as Beale
- The Good Humor Man (1950) as Officer Daley
- Highway 301 (1950) as Herbie Brooks
- The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) as Treasury Agent Owney (uncredited)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Egan best known for?
Richard Egan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Son of the Mask (2005), The Quest (1976), Matt Helm (1975), Police Story (1973).
When and where was Richard Egan born?
Richard Egan was born on July 29, 1921 in San Francisco, California, USA. They passed away on July 20, 1987.
How many credits does Richard Egan have?
Richard Egan has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2017.
What is Richard Egan's background in cinema and television?
Richard Egan was an American actor born in San Francisco, California, USA, on July 29, 1921. He passed away on July 20, 1987, at the age of 65. During his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated 69 known acting credits. In some films, he was credited under the spelling Richard Eagan, and he is also known b...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Matt Helm (1975) as Dan Sydon — aged about 53
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 35
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Marty — aged about 29
- Police Story (1973) — aged about 51
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) — aged about 50
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Father Joe Scarne — aged about 50
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