Richard Morgan Skidmore, a 7-time Emmy-winning actor and spokesperson, is renowned for his remarkable versatility and commanding stage presence, which he has expertly paired with comedic turns throughout his illustrious career.
Born in Pittsburgh, Skidmore earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University and later received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps. Prior to his acting career, he spent 15 years honing his investigative journalism skills in various newsrooms, a valuable experience that has served him well in his diverse range of acting roles.
Skidmore's early career was marked by his work as the "3 On Your Side" guy for KTVK-3TV in Phoenix, where he simultaneously launched his acting career by landing the lead role of Paul Bratter in Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park". He went on to star in three more plays, including "Catch Me if You Can", "Love Rides the Rails", and "The Good Doctor", earning a Best Actor award for his performance in the latter.
After deciding to leave his mark on the stage, Skidmore relocated to Los Angeles and quickly booked co-star roles on the hit TV shows "The Practice", "Criminal Minds", and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", where he has been a recurring principal actor and voice-over artist for over a decade.
More recently, Skidmore has appeared in two lead roles in the TV pilot "Sweet Toxins", strong supporting roles in the Google interactive web series "End Game", and in the pilot "Internal Affairs". His comedic skills have also led to several roles on Comedy Central, including "Funny or Die", "Workaholics", and "Important Things with Demetri Martin", as well as in CBS's "The McCarthys".
Skidmore's film credits include the feature film "Time Trap", the short film "A Stark Reality", and "Miss Congeniality 2". He has also served as national spokesperson for various health and financial campaigns, including Victoza, Schwab Financial, Sylmark, and MyoHealth, and has appeared in over 50 national commercials for companies such as Mercedes Benz, Pepsi, and T-Mobile.
