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Richard Dysart

Bio: Richard Allen Dysart (March 30, 1929 – April 5, 2015) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as senior partner Leland McKenzie in the television series L
Born: Sat, Mar 30 1929
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 05 2015
Richard Dysart is 86 years old
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Poster of Everything Is Terrible! The Movie
Everything Is Terrible! The Movie
Richard Dysart was 80 in Everything Is Terrible! The Movie as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 2009
Poster of Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision
Richard Dysart was 74 in Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision as 'The Ancient Mariner (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of L.A. Law: The Movie
L.A. Law: The Movie
Richard Dysart was 73 in L.A. Law: The Movie as 'Leland McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 2002
Poster of Todd McFarlane's Spawn 3: The Ultimate Battle
Todd McFarlane's Spawn 3: The Ultimate Battle
Richard Dysart was 70 in Todd McFarlane's Spawn 3: The Ultimate Battle as 'Cogliostro (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 17 1999
Poster of Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2
Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2
Richard Dysart was 69 in Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2 as 'Cogliostro (voice('.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1998
Poster of Hard Rain
Hard Rain
Richard Dysart was 68 in Hard Rain as 'Henry Sears'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1998
Poster of Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Richard Dysart was 68 in Todd McFarlane's Spawn as 'Cogliostro (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1997
Poster of A Child Is Missing
A Child Is Missing
Richard Dysart was 66 in A Child Is Missing as 'Riley Hallihan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of Truman
Truman
Richard Dysart was 66 in Truman as 'Henry L. Stimson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Panther
Panther
Richard Dysart was 66 in Panther as 'J. Edgar Hoover'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair
Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair
Richard Dysart was 64 in Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair as 'J. Edgar Hoover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1993
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
Richard Dysart was 61 in Back to the Future Part III as 'Barbwire Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Day One
Day One
Richard Dysart was 60 in Day One as 'President Harry S. Truman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Richard Dysart was 59 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Leland McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Moving Target
Moving Target
Richard Dysart was 58 in Moving Target as 'Arthur Cambridge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1988
Poster of Your Alcohol I.Q.
Your Alcohol I.Q.
Richard Dysart was 58 in Your Alcohol I.Q. as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Wall Street
Wall Street
Richard Dysart was 58 in Wall Street as 'Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1987
Poster of Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
Richard Dysart was 58 in Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1987
Poster of Six Against the Rock
Six Against the Rock
Richard Dysart was 58 in Six Against the Rock as 'Warden James Johnston'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of The Last Days of Patton
The Last Days of Patton
Richard Dysart was 57 in The Last Days of Patton as 'Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1986
Poster of L.A. Law: Pilot
L.A. Law: Pilot
Richard Dysart was 57 in L.A. Law: Pilot as 'Leland McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Blood & Orchids
Blood & Orchids
Richard Dysart was 56 in Blood & Orchids as 'Harvey Koster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1986
Poster of Warning Sign
Warning Sign
Richard Dysart was 56 in Warning Sign as 'Dr. Nielsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of Pale Rider
Pale Rider
Richard Dysart was 56 in Pale Rider as 'Coy LaHood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Mask
Mask
Richard Dysart was 55 in Mask as 'Abe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of The Falcon and the Snowman
The Falcon and the Snowman
Richard Dysart was 55 in The Falcon and the Snowman as 'Dr. Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1985
Poster of Malice in Wonderland
Malice in Wonderland
Richard Dysart was 55 in Malice in Wonderland as 'Louis B. Mayer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Richard Dysart was 53 in Missing Children: A Mother's Story as 'Hunter Burgess'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of The Thing
The Thing
Richard Dysart was 53 in The Thing as 'Dr. Copper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
Richard Dysart was 52 in Bitter Harvest as 'Dr. Morton Freeman'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1981
Poster of People vs. Jean Harris
People vs. Jean Harris
Richard Dysart was 52 in People vs. Jean Harris as 'Judge Russell R. Leggett'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1981
Poster of The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
Richard Dysart was 50 in The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd as 'Edwin Stanton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1980
Poster of Bogie
Bogie
Richard Dysart was 50 in Bogie as 'Jack Warner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of Being There
Being There
Richard Dysart was 50 in Being There as 'Dr. Robert Allenby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of Meteor
Meteor
Richard Dysart was 50 in Meteor as 'Secretary of Defense'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1979
Poster of Churchill and the Generals
Churchill and the Generals
Richard Dysart was 50 in Churchill and the Generals as 'Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Prophecy
Prophecy
Richard Dysart was 50 in Prophecy as 'Trevor Isley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1979
Poster of First, You Cry
First, You Cry
Richard Dysart was 49 in First, You Cry as 'Dr. Brennerman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of An Enemy of the People
An Enemy of the People
Richard Dysart was 48 in An Enemy of the People as 'Aslaksen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1978
Poster of It Happened One Christmas
It Happened One Christmas
Richard Dysart was 48 in It Happened One Christmas as 'Peter Bailey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1977
Poster of The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
Richard Dysart was 48 in The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer as 'President Ulysses S. Grant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Riding with Death
Riding with Death
Richard Dysart was 46 in Riding with Death as 'Leonard Driscoll'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
Richard Dysart was 46 in The Hindenburg as 'Lehman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Richard Dysart was 46 in The Day of the Locust as 'Claude Estee'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder
The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder
Richard Dysart was 45 in The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1974
Poster of The Terminal Man
The Terminal Man
Richard Dysart was 45 in The Terminal Man as 'Dr. John Ellis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1974
Poster of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Richard Dysart was 44 in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as 'Master Bryant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of The Hospital
The Hospital
Richard Dysart was 42 in The Hospital as 'Dr. Welbeck'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of The Sporting Club
The Sporting Club
Richard Dysart was 41 in The Sporting Club as 'Spengler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of The Lost Man
The Lost Man
Richard Dysart was 40 in The Lost Man as 'Barnes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1969
Poster of Shadow Game
Shadow Game
Richard Dysart was 40 in Shadow Game
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1969
Poster of Petulia
Petulia
Richard Dysart was 39 in Petulia as 'Motel Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 10 1968
Poster of Love with the Proper Stranger
Love with the Proper Stranger
Richard Dysart was 34 in Love with the Proper Stranger as 'Accountant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Richard Dysart was 68+ in Todd McFarlane's Spawn as 'Nicholas Cogliostro (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 16 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Richard Dysart was 67+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Richard Dysart was 63+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Dr. Bartholomew (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Richard Dysart was 57+ in L.A. Law as 'Leland McKenzie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
Richard Dysart was 47+ in The Andros Targets as 'Dr. Kipness'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of Doc
Doc
Richard Dysart was 46+ in Doc
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1975
Poster of Doctors' Hospital
Doctors' Hospital
Richard Dysart was 46+ in Doctors' Hospital
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Richard Dysart was 45+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Richard Dysart was 45+ in Lincoln as 'Judge David Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1974
Poster of Maude
Maude
Richard Dysart was 43+ in Maude
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Richard Dysart was 42+ in Columbo as 'Max Duval'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Richard Dysart was 42+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Richard Dysart was 41+ in All in the Family as 'Russ DeKuyper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of CBS Playhouse
CBS Playhouse
Richard Dysart was 37+ in CBS Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 08 1966
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Richard Dysart was 32+ in The Defenders as 'Mr. Westfall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Richard Dysart was 22+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951