Richard Tyson was born in Mobile, Alabama, but his passion for acting eventually led him to relocate to Hollywood, California. His early career took off with a notable role on the popular TV show 'Moonlighting', starring alongside Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepherd. Since then, his career has continued to flourish, with a diverse range of roles that showcase his versatility as an actor.
Richard is perhaps best known for his performances as Buddy Revell in 'Three O'Clock High', Cullen Crisp in 'Kindergarten Cop', and Perry in 'Two Moon Junction'. He has effortlessly transitioned between feature films, television shows, and theater performances, even taking to the stage to perform Shakespeare.
In addition to his impressive filmography, Richard has starred in his own television series, 'Hardball', which aired for a year in 1989. He has also made numerous appearances on various TV shows, including his recent role on 'CSI: New York'.
Throughout his career, Richard has shared the screen with a wide range of actors, including Charleton Heston, Orlando Bloom, Ben Stiller, and John Travolta. He holds a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from Cornell University and has even taught acting there.
Richard's recent film credits include 'Naked Run', 'Richard III', 'Flight of the Living Dead', 'The Visitation', 'Eternal Code', 'Betrayed', and the horror film 'Big Bad Wolf', in which he plays a stepfather accused of being a werewolf.
In a rare return to his hometown, Richard attended the premiere of the film 'When I Find The Ocean', the first production to be shot in Alabama, where he was born. He later traveled to Russia, where he accepted the prestigious Peacemaker Award.
Richard is set to appear in the upcoming film 'Jake's Corner' and plans to return to Russia later this year to begin filming for another project. He is also eager to direct and produce his own films and continues to seek out interesting and challenging roles to play.
