Richard Hatch
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 21, 1945 in Santa Monica, California, USA
- Died
- February 7, 2017
- Active Years
- 1961–2022 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 84 credits in database
Biography
Richard Lawrence Hatch was an American actor, writer, and producer born on May 21, 1945, in Santa Monica, California. He died on February 7, 2017, at the age of 71. Hatch began his professional career as a stage actor before transitioning to television work in the 1970s. He is best known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica television series. Later, Hatch led an effort to revive the series, although his vision was ultimately passed over in favor of Ronald D. Moore's re-imagined Battlestar Galactica. In Moore's re-imagined series, Hatch made guest appearances in the role of Tom Zarek. During his career, Hatch accumulated seventy-nine known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Richard Lawrence Hatch was an American actor, writer, and producer born on May 21, 1945, in Santa Monica, California. He began his professional career as a stage actor before transitioning to television work in the 1970s. Hatch accumulated 79 known acting credits throughout his career in film and television.
He is best known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica television series. Later in his career, Hatch led an effort to revive the series, though his vision was ultimately passed over in favor of Ronald D. Moore's re-imagined Battlestar Galactica. Hatch subsequently appeared as a guest star in the re-imagined series, playing the character Tom Zarek.
Hatch passed away on February 7, 2017, at the age of 71.
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Full Filmography
84 titles- The Devonsville Train: Establishing Shots 2 (2022) as Jesse
- Personal Space (2018) as Robert King
- Personal Space (2018) In Memory Of
- Diminuendo (2018) as Haskell Edwards
- Blade Of Honor (2017) as Admiral DiCarrek
- Alien Hunger (2017) as Park Ranger Mike Gibson
- The Enchanted Cottage (2016) as Mr. Bradshaw
- Fanarchy (2015) as Self
- Chatter (2015) as Nate Terry
- Cowboys & Engines (2015) as Cade Ballard
- Alongside Night (2014) as The Silicon Assassin
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self
- Asylum of Darkness (2012) as Dr. Shaker
- D.N.E.: Do Not Erase (2012) as The Caretaker
- InAlienable (2008) as Dr. Eric Norris
- The Guild (2007) as Richard Hatch
- The Rain Makers (2005) as Wyatt
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Tom Zarek
- The Ghost (2001) as Edward
- Unseen Evil (2001) as Dr. Peter Jensen
- Sciography (2000)
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) as Commander Apollo
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) Director
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) Writer
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) Executive Producer
- Iron Thunder (1998) as Nelson
- Second Chance (1996) as Mitch
- Super Force (1990)
- Beyond Kilimanjaro, Across the River of Blood (1990) as Tony La Palma
- Delta Force Commando II: Priority Red One (1990) as Delta Force Leader Brett Haskell
- Baywatch (1989)
- Dark Bar (1989) as Marco
- Ghetto Blaster (1989) as Travis
- Leathernecks (1989)
- Hitch-Hikers (1989)
- Sidewalks Entertainment (1988)
- Party Line (1988) as Dan
- Last Platoon (1988) as Sgt. Chet Costa
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Blacke's Magic (1986)
- Throb (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Michael Talbot
- Heated Vengeance (1985) as Joe Hoffman
- MacGruder and Loud (1985) as Danny
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Terry Jones
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Robert Westphal
- Cover Up (1984)
- Masquerade (1983) as John Quilty
- Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983) as Dan
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Robert Marshall
- Hotel (1982) as Don Walden
- Dynasty (1981) as Dean Caldwell
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) as Lee Chan, Jr.
- The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) as Nick Demec
- Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) as Cpt. Apollo
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Capt. Apollo
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Capt. Apollo
- Deadman's Curve (1978) as Jan Berry
- The Love Boat (1977) as Roger Lewis
- What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
- Forever Fernwood (1977) as Harmon Farinella
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- The Alan Hamel Show (1976)
- Addie and the King of Hearts (1976) as Mr. Davenport
- Best Friends (1975) as Jesse
- The Hatfields and the McCoys (1975) as Johnse Hatfield
- F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles (1974) as Bill Knowles
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Eric Garvin
- Crime Club (1973) as Hugh London
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Rookies (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Dan Robbins
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Kung Fu (1972) as David Binns
- Cannon (1971)
- Medical Center (1969)
- Room 222 (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Gar
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Mike
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Tommy
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Cinema Insomnia as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Hatch best known for?
Richard Hatch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Star Superman (2011), InAlienable (2008), The Guild (2007), Battlestar Galactica (2004).
When and where was Richard Hatch born?
Richard Hatch was born on May 21, 1945 in Santa Monica, California, USA. They passed away on February 7, 2017.
How many credits does Richard Hatch have?
Richard Hatch has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2022.
What is Richard Hatch's background in cinema and television?
Richard Lawrence Hatch was an American actor, writer, and producer born on May 21, 1945, in Santa Monica, California. He died on February 7, 2017, at the age of 71. Hatch began his professional career as a stage actor before transitioning to television work in the 1970s. He is best known for his role as Captain Apollo ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Tom Zarek — aged about 59
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self — aged about 67
- MacGyver (1985) as Michael Talbot — aged about 40
- Kung Fu (1972) as David Binns — aged about 27
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Terry Jones — aged about 39
- Sidewalks Entertainment (1988) — aged about 43
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