Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Deceased · Born: Jun 4, 1884 · Died: Dec 5, 1942

Personal Details

BornJun 4, 1884 Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA
Spouse
  • Ruth Mitchell

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Mabel Reed

    ( Sep 1, 1906 to Dec 1, 2025 )

Biography

Richard Tucker, a renowned actor, was born on June 4, 1884, in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, which is now an integral part of New York City, a metropolis located in the state of New York, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tucker gained recognition for his outstanding performances in a multitude of films, including the iconic 1927 movie "The Jazz Singer", the 1929 drama "The Squall", and the 1936 science fiction classic "Flash Gordon".

In his personal life, Tucker was married to two remarkable women, Ruth Mitchell and Mabel Reed, each of whom played a significant role in his life.

Regrettably, Richard Tucker's life came to a close on December 5, 1942, in the charming suburb of Woodland Hills, situated in the city of Los Angeles, within the state of California, United States of America.

Career

1966
Spaceship to the Unknown
Spaceship to the Unknown as Prof. Gordon (archive footage)
1940
Road to Singapore
Road to Singapore as Officer on Ship (uncredited)
1939
The Girl from Rio
The Girl from Rio as Roger Montgomery
Risky Business
Risky Business as District Attorney
They Made Her a Spy
They Made Her a Spy as Colonel at Explosion
1938
Trade Winds
Trade Winds as John Johnson
Delinquent Parents
Delinquent Parents as Harry Jefferson
Rocket Ship
Rocket Ship as Professor Gordon
Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction as Mr. Tucker (uncredited)
1937
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance as Mr. Russell (uncredited)
Headline Crasher
Headline Crasher as Sen. James Tallant
Armored Car
Armored Car as John Hale
The Girl Said No
The Girl Said No as Charles Dillon
She's Dangerous
She's Dangerous as District Attorney
I Cover the War!
I Cover the War! as Army Officer
Jungle Menace
Jungle Menace as Robert Banning
We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Trapped by G-Men
Trapped by G-Men as Agency Chief Conover
1936
Special Agent K-7
Special Agent K-7 as Chief Agent John Adams
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as Professor Gordon
The Plot Thickens
The Plot Thickens as John Carter
Two Minutes to Play
Two Minutes to Play as Lyman Gaines
Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady as Barker (uncredited)
1935
Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt as Mark Torrey
Here Comes the Band
Here Comes the Band as Jim - Banker in Band
It's in the Air
It's in the Air as Revenue Chief (uncredited)
Calm Yourself
Calm Yourself as Police Inspector
Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim as Headwaiter
Symphony of Living
Symphony of Living as Michael Rupert
1934
Back Page
Back Page as John H. Smith
Public Stenographer
Public Stenographer as James Martin Sr.
Baby, Take a Bow
Baby, Take a Bow as Mr. Joseph Carson
Money Means Nothing
Money Means Nothing as George Whitney
The Road to Ruin
The Road to Ruin as Mr. Dixon
Take the Stand
Take the Stand as Mr. Burnside
Sadie McKee
Sadie McKee as Dr. Patrick (uncredited)
This Side of Heaven
This Side of Heaven as Henry W. Maxwell - Producer (uncredited)
A Modern Hero
A Modern Hero as Mr. Eggelson
1933
The Iron Master
The Iron Master as Paul Rankin
The World Gone Mad
The World Gone Mad as Graham Gaines
Made on Broadway
Made on Broadway as Party Guest
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday as One of Jim's Friends (Uncredited)
The Working Man
The Working Man as Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
Meet the Baron
Meet the Baron as Radio Station Boss (uncredited)
Midnight Mary
Midnight Mary as Club Imperial Manager (uncredited)
Good-bye Love
Good-bye Love as Eddie the Lawyer
1932
The Stoker
The Stoker as Alan Ballard
A Successful Calamity
A Successful Calamity as Lawrence - Partington's Partner
The Crash
The Crash as Frank Parrish
1931
A Holy Terror
A Holy Terror as Tom Hedges
Seed
Seed as Bliss
Graft
Graft as District Attorney Martin Harrison
Convicted
Convicted as Tony Blair
Up for Murder
Up for Murder as Cyril Herk
Stepping Out
Stepping Out as Charley Miller
The Black Camel
The Black Camel as Wilkie Ballou (uncredited)
X Marks the Spot
X Marks the Spot as Prosecutor Walter
1930
Shadow of the Law
Shadow of the Law as Lew Durkin
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz as Fenway Brooks
Safety in Numbers
Safety in Numbers as F. Carstair Reynolds
Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley as Martin Saunders
The Benson Murder Case
The Benson Murder Case as Anthony Benson
Courage
Courage as James Rudlin
Manslaughter
Manslaughter as J.P. Albee, Attorney
1929
The Dummy
The Dummy as Blackie Baker
Half Marriage
Half Marriage as Mr. Page
The King of the Kongo
The King of the Kongo as Chief of the Secret Service
Painted Faces
Painted Faces as District Attorney
The Squall
The Squall as Josef
The Unholy Night
The Unholy Night as Colonel Davidson
Navy Blues
Navy Blues as Man Dancing with Alice
1928
Show Folks
Show Folks as Vaudeville Performer
1927
The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer as Harry Lee
Wings
Wings as Air Commander
1926
Devil's Island
Devil's Island as Jean Valyon
1924
Helen's Babies
Helen's Babies as Tom Lawrence
1922
The Worldly Madonna
The Worldly Madonna as Alan Graves
1921