Richard Egan

Richard Egan

Deceased · Born: Jul 29, 1921 · Died: Jul 20, 1987

Personal Details

BornJul 29, 1921 San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Richard Egan, a devoted husband to Patricia Hardy, shared a remarkable life with her for nearly three decades, until his untimely passing. Together, they built a loving family, blessed with four daughters and one son.

Throughout his life, Richard Egan served his country with distinction, honorably serving as an officer in the Army during World War II. His unique set of skills, which included teaching judo and bayonet and knife fighting, undoubtedly played a crucial role in his military service.

Richard Egan's academic pursuits took him to the University of San Francisco, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He furthered his education at Stanford University, pursuing graduate studies. Additionally, he had affiliations with Northwestern University, both as a student and a professor.

The world of acting was not only a passion for Richard Egan but also a talent he possessed in abundance. He was renowned for his ability to excel as a leading man, and his dedication to helping struggling actors achieve success. His guidance and mentorship played a significant role in the career development of many actors, who went on to become notable figures in the industry.

Career

1981
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis as Vance Reno (archive footage) (uncredited)
1977
The Father Kino Story
The Father Kino Story as Eusibio Francisco Kino
1974
1973
Moonfire
Moonfire as Sam Blue
1971
Empire
Empire as Jim Redigo
The Day of the Wolves
The Day of the Wolves as Pete Anderson
1969
The Big Cube
The Big Cube as Frederick Lansdale
1968
The Destructors
The Destructors as Dan Street
1967
Chubasco
Chubasco as Sebastian
Valley of Mystery
Valley of Mystery as Wade Cochran
1964
1962
The 300 Spartans
The 300 Spartans as King Leonidas
Empire
Empire as Jim Redigo
1960
Pollyanna
Pollyanna as Dr. Edmond Chilton
Esther and the King
Esther and the King as King Ahasuerus
A Summer Place
A Summer Place as Ken Jorgenson
1958
The Hunters
The Hunters as Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
1957
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Slaughter on 10th Avenue as William Keating
Love Me Tender
Love Me Tender as Vance Reno
1955
Violent Saturday
Violent Saturday as Boyd Fairchild
Underwater!
Underwater! as Johnny Gray
Untamed
Untamed as Kurt Hout
Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold as Jose Mendoza
The View from Pompey's Head
The View from Pompey's Head as Anson 'Sonny' Page
Khyber Patrol
Khyber Patrol as Kyle Cameron
Gog
Gog as David Sheppard
1953
Split Second
Split Second as Doctor Neal Garven
The Glory Brigade
The Glory Brigade as Sgt. Johnson
Wicked Woman
Wicked Woman as Matt Bannister
1952
The Battle at Apache Pass
The Battle at Apache Pass as Sgt. Reuben Bernard
Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek as Strap Galland alias Gillis
One Minute to Zero
One Minute to Zero as Capt. Ralston
1951
Up Front
Up Front as Capa
Flame of Araby
Flame of Araby as Captain Fezil
Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story as Police Lt. Bud Lennox
Bright Victory
Bright Victory as Sergeant John Masterson
1950
Highway 301
Highway 301 as Herbie Brooks
The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry as Roy Whitehead
Undercover Girl
Undercover Girl as Jess Faylen
The Good Humor Man
The Good Humor Man as Officer Daley
The Killer That Stalked New York
The Killer That Stalked New York as Treasury Agent Owney (uncredited)
Kansas Raiders
Kansas Raiders as First Lieutenant
1987
Ghost Fever
Ghost Fever as Writer