Richard Petty
Biography
Richard Petty works in acting. Born July 2, 1937 in North Carolina, USA. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Arli$$ (1996) as Richard Petty
- Cars 3 (2017) as The King (voice)
- Cars (2006) as The King (voice)
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self
- Beyond the Glory (2001)
- Swing Vote (2008) as Richard Petty
- Speedway (1968) as Himself
- 43: The Richard Petty Story (1972) as Richard Petty
- Petty Blue (2010) as Self
- NASCAR: The IMAX Experience (2004) as Self
- Blink of an Eye (2019) as Himself
- The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006) as Self - Racing legend
- Corky (1972) as Richard Petty
- Fistful of Steel: The Rise of Bubba Wallace (2021) as Self
- Country Music (1972) as Himself
- The Wood Brothers (2019) as Himself
- Stockcar! (1977) as Himself
- The Race to Daytona (1997) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Petty best known for?
Richard Petty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Late Night with David Letterman (1982), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Cars 3 (2017), Cars (2006).
When and where was Richard Petty born?
Richard Petty was born on July 2, 1937 in North Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Richard Petty have?
Richard Petty has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2021.
What is Richard Petty's background in cinema and television?
Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "the King", is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He is one of th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self — aged about 77
- Cars (2006) as The King (voice) — aged about 68
- Cars 3 (2017) as The King (voice) — aged about 79
- Arli$$ (1996) as Richard Petty — aged about 58
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest — aged about 44
- Speedway (1968) as Himself — aged about 30
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