Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

78 · Born: Mar 7, 1947

Personal Details

Height0' 5"
BornMar 7, 1947 Loma Linda, California, USA
Spouse
  • Tina Knowles

    ( Apr 12, 2015 to Jul 26, 2023 )
  • Denise Gordy

    ( Dec 31, 1978 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Richard Lawson, a multifaceted individual, was born on the seventh day of March, 1947, in the picturesque city of Loma Linda, California, United States of America.

As a thespian, he has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on numerous iconic films, including the critically acclaimed "For Colored Girls" released in 2010, the chilling "Poltergeist" from 1982, and the romantic comedy "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" in 1998.

Prior to his current endeavors, Lawson was married to the renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur, Tina Knowles, as well as Denise Gordy, a talented individual in her own right.

Career

2023
CHAAW: Chapter 1
CHAAW: Chapter 1 as Chief of Police
2021
Not Alone
Not Alone as Dr. James Clay
North Hollywood
North Hollywood as Adolf's Dad
2019
Always a Bridesmaid
Always a Bridesmaid as Carlton Blakeston Sr.
2016
Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners as Pastor Evan Johnson
2015
Royal Family Christmas
Royal Family Christmas as Leighton Royal
2010
2008
Love for Sale
Love for Sale as Uncle Mac
2006
2005
Guess Who
Guess Who as Marcus
2004
2003
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee as Mr. Beale
Black Listed
Black Listed as Agent Gordon
2001
Blue Hill Avenue
Blue Hill Avenue as Uncle Rob
1999
Justice
Justice as Gus
Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back! as Milkman Summers (Jackie's Ex-Husband #1)
1997
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog as Young Man / CIA
1996
Pandora's Clock
Pandora's Clock as Daniel Robb
1989
The Forgotten
The Forgotten as Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott
1988
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd as Det. Nathaniel Hawthorne
1986
Dynasty
Dynasty as Nick Kimball
1985
Stick
Stick as Cornell
1984
Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire as Officer Ed Price
1983
V
V as Dr Ben Taylor
1982
Chicago Story
Chicago Story as Detective O.Z. Tate
The Jericho Mile
The Jericho Mile as R.C. Stiles
1979
The Main Event
The Main Event as Hector Mantilla
1978
1977
Bogard
Bogard as Leroy Fisk
Audrey Rose
Audrey Rose as Policeman #1
1974
Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill as Valentine
1973
Scream Blacula Scream
Scream Blacula Scream as Willis Daniels
Fox Style
Fox Style as Little Henry
1971
Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry as Homosexual (uncredited)