Richard Avonde

Richard Avonde

Deceased · Born: May 22, 1914 · Died: Jan 24, 1981

Personal Details

BornMay 22, 1914 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Richard Avonde, a renowned Canadian actor, made his mark in the entertainment industry with his captivating performances on the silver screen. Born on May 22, 1914, in the charming city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, he began his journey towards stardom at a tender age. Throughout his illustrious career, Avonde had the privilege of appearing in numerous notable films and television shows.

One of his most notable roles was in the 1953 western film "Shadows of Tombstone", where he showcased his exceptional acting skills. Additionally, he played a significant part in the popular television series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" in 1955, further solidifying his reputation as a talented actor.

Avonde's impressive repertoire also includes his memorable performance in the 1950 film adaptation of the classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac". This iconic role not only demonstrated his versatility as an actor but also left an indelible mark on the audience.

Tragically, Richard Avonde's life came to an end on January 24, 1981, in Van Nuys, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1958
The Female Animal
The Female Animal as Lily's Gigolo Pepe (uncredited)
1957
Looking for Danger
Looking for Danger as Col. Ahmed Tabari
1955
1953
The 49th Man
The 49th Man as Buzz Olin
Savage Frontier
Savage Frontier as Cherokee Kid
Fangs of the Arctic
Fangs of the Arctic as Henchman Cheval
1952
Dead Man's Trail
Dead Man's Trail as Henchman Stewart
Outlaw Women
Outlaw Women as Frank Slater
Wild Horse Ambush
Wild Horse Ambush as Juan Reyes (aka Jalisco)
Waco
Waco as Pedro
The Gunman
The Gunman as Henchman Curt Blake
1951
Lawless Cowboys
Lawless Cowboys as Ace Malloy
Oklahoma Justice
Oklahoma Justice as Henchman Hartley
1950
Captain Carey, U.S.A.
Captain Carey, U.S.A. as Count Carlo de Cresci
Snow Dog
Snow Dog as Henchman Phillippe
1949