Paul Richards

Paul Richards

Deceased · Born: Nov 23, 1924 · Died: Dec 10, 1974

Personal Details

BornNov 23, 1924 Hollywood, California, USA
Spouse
  • Monica Keating

    ( Jun 3, 1950 to Dec 10, 1974 )
  • Paula Morgan

    ( Sep 1, 1948 to Dec 7, 2025 )

Biography

Paul Richards, a renowned actor, was born on November 23, 1924, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, USA, a place where the American film industry was flourishing.

He is best recognized for his remarkable performances in various films, including the cult classic Beneath the Planet of the Apes, released in 1970, the drama Monkey on My Back, which premiered in 1957, and the iconic crime thriller Kiss Me Deadly, which debuted in 1955.

Throughout his life, Paul Richards was married twice, first to Monica Keating and then to Paula Morgan.

Sadly, his life came to an end on December 10, 1974, in Culver City, California, USA.

Career

1974
The Tribe
The Tribe as Narrator (voice)
Savage
Savage as Peter Brooks
1967
1960
1958
1957
Hot Summer Night
Hot Summer Night as Elly Horn
Monkey on My Back
Monkey on My Back as Rico, Drug Pusher (as Paul E. Richards)
The Unknown Terror
The Unknown Terror as Peter Morgan
1956
The Black Whip
The Black Whip as John Murdock
Scandal Incorporated
Scandal Incorporated as Martin Ellis, lawyer
The Houston Story
The Houston Story as Gordon Shay
1955
Tall Man Riding
Tall Man Riding as The Peso Kid
Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly as Attacker
1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Phantom of the Rue Morgue as Rene the Knife-thrower
Playgirl
Playgirl as Wilbur
The Silver Chalice
The Silver Chalice as Tigellinus (uncredited)
Pushover
Pushover as Harry Wheeler (uncredited)
1953
War Paint
War Paint as Trooper Perkins
1951
Fixed Bayonets!
Fixed Bayonets! as Ramirez (uncredited)