R.D. Call was an American actor, renowned for his significant contributions to films directed by Walter Hill, showcasing his versatility and range as a performer. Born and raised in Utah, Call's early life was marked by a strong academic foundation, as he attended Utah State University and Weber State University.
In 1976, Call made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he began training with the renowned Lee Strasberg. His professional debut was in the TV series Barnaby Jones, directed by Leo Penn, in 1973.
Call's breakthrough roles in the 1980s included starring alongside Sean Penn in At Close Range (1986) and the thriller No Man's Land (1987). His collaboration with Dennis Hopper in Colors (1988) further solidified his reputation as a talented actor.
Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Call continued to work with esteemed directors, appearing in Michael Mann's L.A. Takedown (1989),the original version of Mann's Heat (1995),and Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July (1989). He also starred alongside Emilio Estevez and Kiefer Sutherland in Young Guns II (1990) and reunited with Sean Penn in State of Grace (1990).
The mid-1990s saw Call continue to thrive, with notable roles in Waterworld (1995) and Walter Hill's Last Man Standing (1996),in which he starred alongside Bruce Willis. In the 2000s, he appeared in a range of films, including the Sandra Bullock thriller Murder by Numbers (2002),the Brad Pitt drama Babel (2006),and the Sean Penn-directed Into the Wild (2007).
In addition to his film work, Call made numerous television appearances, including roles in The X-Files (1993) and Stephen King's Golden Years (1991).
