Dick Kallman, a multifaceted performer, initially made a name for himself in the film and television industries during the late 1950s and 1960s. He subsequently transitioned to the stage, embarking on a touring career with productions of "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" and "Half a Sixpence".
In addition to his acting talents, Kallman was also a skilled singer. In 1963, he collaborated with renowned conductors John Barry and Ennio Morricone to record an album of timeless standards for EMI in London.
Kallman's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a partnership in the manufacturing of women's play clothes and party clothes in 1975. Concurrently, he began dealing in antiques, silver, and art.
Tragically, Kallman's life was cut short on February 22, 1980, when he and his business associate, Steven Szladek of Brooklyn, were found shot to death in Kallman's upscale Manhattan apartment. Charles Lonnie Grosso, a 27-year-old from Queens, was subsequently convicted of the murders, which occurred during a robbery. Despite the conviction, none of the stolen paintings, jewelry, and antiques were ever recovered.
