Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Deceased · Born: Mar 30, 1929 · Died: Apr 5, 2015

Personal Details

BornMar 30, 1929 Brighton, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Kathryn Marie Jacobi

    ( Sep 5, 1987 to Apr 5, 2015 )
  • ?

Biography

Richard Dysart, a seasoned thespian, embarked on a remarkable journey, dedicating four pivotal years to serving his country in the Air Force during the tumultuous Korean War. This esteemed individual played a pivotal role in the establishment of the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre, nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco. His impressive repertoire of accomplishments includes the esteemed Drama Desk Award, which he received in 1972, as well as the coveted Emmy Award, bestowed upon him in 1992. Furthermore, Richard Dysart shared a profound bond with the talented Diana Muldaur, who portrayed the enigmatic Rosalind Shay on the popular television series L.A. Law.

Career

2004
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision as The Ancient Mariner (voice)
2002
L.A. Law: The Movie
L.A. Law: The Movie as Leland McKenzie
1999
Spawn
Spawn as Nicholas Cogliostro (voice)
1998
Hard Rain
Hard Rain as Henry Sears
1995
Truman
Truman as Henry L. Stimson
A Child Is Missing
A Child Is Missing as Riley Hallihan
Panther
Panther as J. Edgar Hoover
L.A. Law
L.A. Law as Leland McKenzie
1990
Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III as Barbwire Salesman
1989
Day One
Day One as President Harry S. Truman
1988
Moving Target
Moving Target as Arthur Cambridge
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday as Leland McKenzie
1987
Six Against the Rock
Six Against the Rock as Warden James Johnston
Wall Street
Wall Street as Cromwell
1986
The Last Days of Patton
The Last Days of Patton as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Blood & Orchids
Blood & Orchids as Harvey Koster
1985
Warning Sign
Warning Sign as Dr. Nielsen
Malice in Wonderland
Malice in Wonderland as Louis B. Mayer
Mask
Mask as Abe
Pale Rider
Pale Rider as Coy LaHood
The Thing
The Thing as Dr. Copper
1981
Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest as Dr. Morton Freeman
The People vs. Jean Harris
The People vs. Jean Harris as Judge Russell R. Leggett
1980
Prophecy
Prophecy as Trevor Isley
Bogie
Bogie as Jack Warner
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd as Edwin Stanton
1979
Meteor
Meteor as Secretary of Defense
Churchill and the Generals
Churchill and the Generals as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Being There
Being There as Dr. Robert Allenby
1978
First, You Cry
First, You Cry as Dr. Brennerman
1977
1976
Riding with Death
Riding with Death as Leonard Driscoll
1975
The Terminal Man
The Terminal Man as Dr. John Ellis
Lincoln
Lincoln as David Davis
1971
The Hospital
The Hospital as Dr. Welbeck
1969
CBS Playhouse
CBS Playhouse as Jerry Arnst
1968
Petulia
Petulia as Motel Receptionist
1963
Love with the Proper Stranger
Love with the Proper Stranger as Accountant (uncredited)