Richard Lynch
Biography
Richard Lynch was an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on February 12, 1940. Known for portraying villains in films and television, his extensive career included 147 known acting credits. His film credits featured The Sword and the Sorcerer, Invasion USA, The Seven-Ups, Scarecrow, Little Nikita, Bad Dreams, God Told Me To, and Halloween. In television, he appeared in science fiction productions, including Battlestar Galactica as Wolfe and its sequel series Galactica 1980 as Commander Xaviar. His other television appearances included Starsky and Hutch, Baretta, T. J. Hooker, Blue Thunder, Airwolf, The A-Team, Charmed, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Richard Lynch passed away on June 19, 2012, in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 72.
Career overview
Richard Lynch was an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on February 12, 1940. He passed away on June 19, 2012, in Palm Springs, California. Best known for portraying villains in films and television, his extensive career spanned numerous credits across both mediums.
His film credits included The Sword and the Sorcerer, Invasion USA, The Seven-Ups, Scarecrow, Little Nikita, Bad Dreams, God Told Me To, and Halloween. He also appeared in science fiction productions, including Battlestar Galactica in the role of Wolfe and its sequel series Galactica 1980 in the role of Commander Xaviar.
In addition to his film and science fiction work, Lynch appeared in a wide variety of television shows. His television credits included Starsky and Hutch, Baretta, T. J. Hooker, Blue Thunder, Airwolf, The A-Team, Charmed, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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152 titles- Carnage Collection - Puppet Master: Trunk Full of Terror (2022) as Major Kraus (archive footage) (uncredited)
- American Resurrection (2022) as President
- Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018) as Nazi Major (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Kadar (archive footage)
- The Lords of Salem (2013) as Reverend Hawthorne (uncredited)
- Dream Cast (2011) as Himself
- Gun of the Black Sun (2011) as Damian Lupescu
- Laid to Rest (2009) as Mr. Jones
- Dark Fields (2009) as Karl Lumis
- Chrome Angels (2009) as Ted
- Holy Grail in America (2009) as Himself - New England Antiquities Research Association
- Halloween (2007) as Principal Chambers
- Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy (2007) as President of the United States
- Wedding Slashers (2006) as Daddy
- Wedding Slashers (2006) Associate Producer
- Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003) as Major Kraus (archive footage)
- The Mummy's Kiss (2003) as Dr. Wallis Harwa
- Corpses Are Forever (2003) as General Morton
- Corpses Are Forever (2003) Producer
- Ancient Warriors (2003) as Curtis Mayhew
- Crime and Punishment (2002) as Peter Luzhin, Dunia's suitor
- Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002) as Old Man Prichard
- Reflex Action (2002) as Mr. Smith
- Outta Time (2002) as Franco
- Death Game (2001) as Chief Canton
- The Joe Spinell Story (2001) as Self
- Strike Zone (2000) as Adm. Douglas Lamport
- Lima: Breaking the Silence (1999) as James Gallagher, Ambassador (Ireland)
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) as Count Iblis
- Enemy Action (1999) as Dimitri
- Eastside (1999) as Mihalas Gabriel
- Charmed (1998) as Cronyn
- Air America (1998) as Glen
- Shattered Illusions (1998) as Sal
- Armstrong (1998) as General Zukov
- Love and War II (1998) as Cimino
- Love and War II (1998) Associate Producer
- Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997)
- We Are Angels (1997) as Alfonso Santillana
- Divine Lovers (1997) as Gregory
- Under Oath (1997) as Daniel Saltarelli
- Ground Rules (1997) as Case
- Werewolf (1996) as Noel
- Total Force (1996) as Dr. Edmund Wellington
- Diamond Run (1996) as Sloan
- Vendetta (1996) as Dr. David Wilson
- Lone Tiger (1996) as Rossner
- Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1995) as Lewellyn
- Terrified (1995) as Office Worker #2
- Terminal Virus (1995) as Calloway
- Dragon Fury (1995) as Vestor
- Destination Vegas (1995) as RIchard
- Warrior of Justice (1995) as Doug aka 'The Master'
- Takedown (1995)
- Phantom 2040 (1994)
- Death Match (1994) as Jimmie Fratello
- Scanner Cop (1994) as Karl Glock
- Midnight Confessions (1994) as Detective Harris
- Loving Deadly (1994) as Dr. Mel
- Roughcut (1994) as Mr. Caine
- Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993) as Elliot Roth
- Necronomicon (1993) as Jethro De Lapoer
- Inside Edge (1993) as Mario Gio
- Showdown (1993) as The Commander
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as John Kirin / Cage
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Nick Ashe
- Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1992) as Major Krauss
- Maximum Force (1992) as Max Tanabe
- Merlin (1992) as Pendragon
- Double Threat (1992) as Detective Robert Fenich
- Dark Justice (1991)
- Trancers II (1991) as Dr. Wardo
- Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) as Hawkins
- Lockdown (1991) as James Garrett
- The Last Hero (1991) as Montoro
- Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III" (1991)
- Super Force (1990) as Dr. Lothar Presley
- The Forbidden Dance (1990) as Benjamin Maxwell
- Kojak: Flowers For Matty (1990) as Sands
- Aftershock (1990) as Commander Eastern
- Return to Justice (1990) as Sheriff Jethro Lincoln
- Invasion Force (1990) as Michael Cooper
- One Man Force (1989) as Adams
- High Stakes (1989) as Slim
- Little Nikita (1988) as Scuba
- Bad Dreams (1988) as Harris
- Chopper Wars (1988) as Himself
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Baran
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- The Barbarians (1987) as Kadar
- Nightforce (1987) as Bishop
- MacGruder and Loud (1985) as Joey Dime
- Invasion U.S.A. (1985) as Mikhail Rostov
- Cut and Run (1985) as Colonel Brian Horne
- Savage Dawn (1985) as Rev. Romano
- Hunter (1984) as Frank Lassiter
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Michael O'Connor
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Philip De Kooning
- Airwolf (1984) as John Bradford Horn / Gerald Van Dorian / Neal Streep
- Cover Up (1984)
- Blue Thunder (1984)
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- Treasure: In Search of the Golden Horse (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- The A-Team (1983) as Johnny Turian
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Automan (1983)
- Masquerade (1983) as General Vladimir Sirin
- Manimal (1983)
- The Last Ninja (1983) as Dr. Gustav Norden
- White Water Rebels (1983) as William Devine
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Virgil Dobbs
- Matt Houston (1982)
- The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) as Cromwell
- The Phoenix (1982) as Justin Preminger
- Sizzle (1981) as Johnny O'Brien
- The Phoenix (1981) as Justin Preminger
- Galactica 1980 (1980) as Commander Xavier
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) as 2nd Cyclist
- Conquest of the Earth (1980) as Cmdr. Xavier
- Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) as Sam Shockley
- The Formula (1980) as General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
- Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) as Sam Shockley
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Morgan Velosi
- Delta Fox (1979) as David 'Delta' Fox
- Steel (1979) as Dancer
- Vampire (1979) as Prince Anton Voytek
- Vega$ (1978)
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Wolfe
- Deathsport (1978) as Ankar Moor
- Dog and Cat (1977) as Shirley
- Stunts (1977) as Pete Lustig
- Dog and Cat (1977) as Shirley
- Good Against Evil (1977) as Mr. Rimmin
- The Baron (1977) as Joey
- Roger & Harry: The Mitera Target (1977) as Curt Blair
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Freddie Jefferson
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- God Told Me To (1976) as Bernard Phillips
- The Premonition (1976) as Jude
- Baretta (1975)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Lionel Fitzgerald II
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Joey
- Switch (1975) as David Ring
- Bronk (1975)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Zane
- The Happy Hooker (1975) as The Cop
- Police Woman (1974)
- Open Season (1974) as Art
- Scarecrow (1973) as Jack Riley
- The Seven-Ups (1973) as Moon
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- LSD: Trip to Where? (1968) as self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Lynch best known for?
Richard Lynch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013), Pony Express (1960), Halloween (2007), Charmed (1998).
When and where was Richard Lynch born?
Richard Lynch was born on February 12, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 19, 2012.
How many credits does Richard Lynch have?
Richard Lynch has accumulated over 152 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2022.
What is Richard Lynch's background in cinema and television?
Richard Lynch was an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on February 12, 1940. Known for portraying villains in films and television, his extensive career included 147 known acting credits. His film credits featured The Sword and the Sorcerer, Invasion USA, The Seven-Ups, Scarecrow, Little Nikita,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Baran — aged about 47
- Charmed (1998) as Cronyn — aged about 58
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Kadar (archive footage) — aged about 73
- Automan (1983) — aged about 43
- Airwolf (1984) as John Bradford Horn / Gerald Van Dorian / Neal Streep — aged about 44
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Michael O'Connor — aged about 44
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