Portrait of Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Bio: Richard William Farnsworth (September 1, 1920 – October 6, 2000) was an American actor and stuntman. He is best known for his performances in Comes a Horseman (1978), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor; The Grey Fox (1982), for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama; Anne of Green Gables (1985); Misery (1990); and The Straight Story (1999), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor
Born: Wed, Sep 01 1920
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 06 2000
Richard Farnsworth is 80 years old
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Poster of Kevin Sullivan's Classic
Kevin Sullivan's Classic
Richard Farnsworth would have been no older than
80 in Kevin Sullivan's Classic
as 'Self - Matthew Cuthbert (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Straight Story
The Straight Story
Richard Farnsworth was
79 in The Straight Story
as 'Alvin'.
Fri, Oct 15 1999
Poster of Best Friends for Life
Best Friends for Life
Richard Farnsworth was
77 in Best Friends for Life
as 'Will Harper'.
Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Richard Farnsworth was
73 in Lassie
as 'Len Collins'.
Fri, Jul 22 1994
Poster of The Getaway
The Getaway
Richard Farnsworth was
73 in The Getaway
as 'Slim'.
Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of Highway to Hell
Highway to Hell
Richard Farnsworth was
71 in Highway to Hell
as 'Sam'.
Thu, Nov 21 1991
Poster of Havana
Havana
Richard Farnsworth was
70 in Havana
as 'Professor'.
Tue, Dec 11 1990
Poster of Misery
Misery
Richard Farnsworth was
70 in Misery
as 'Buster'.
Fri, Nov 30 1990
Poster of The Two Jakes
The Two Jakes
Richard Farnsworth was
69 in The Two Jakes
as 'Earl Rawley'.
Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
Richard Farnsworth was
69 in Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
as 'Sheriff Campbell'.
Tue, Oct 10 1989
Poster of Snake Treaty
Snake Treaty
Richard Farnsworth was
68 in Snake Treaty
as 'Helmer'.
Tue, Jan 24 1989
Poster of Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood
Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood
Richard Farnsworth was
68 in Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood
as 'Percy'.
Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Space Rage
Space Rage
Richard Farnsworth was
65 in Space Rage
as 'Colonel'.
Wed, Dec 25 1985
Poster of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Richard Farnsworth was
65 in Anne of Green Gables
as 'Matthew Cuthbert'.
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of Chase
Chase
Richard Farnsworth was
65 in Chase
as 'Judge Grand Pettitt'.
Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Wild Horses
Wild Horses
Richard Farnsworth was
65 in Wild Horses
as 'Chuck Reese'.
Tue, Nov 12 1985
Poster of Sylvester
Sylvester
Richard Farnsworth was
64 in Sylvester
as 'John Foster'.
Fri, Mar 15 1985
Poster of Into the Night
Into the Night
Richard Farnsworth was
64 in Into the Night
as 'Jack Caper'.
Fri, Feb 22 1985
Poster of Rhinestone
Rhinestone
Richard Farnsworth was
63 in Rhinestone
as 'Noah Ferris'.
Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of The Natural
The Natural
Richard Farnsworth was
63 in The Natural
as 'Red Blow'.
Fri, May 11 1984
Poster of Ghost Dancing
Ghost Dancing
Richard Farnsworth was
62 in Ghost Dancing
as 'Russ Ward'.
Mon, May 30 1983
Poster of Travis McGee
Travis McGee
Richard Farnsworth was
62 in Travis McGee
as 'Van Harder'.
Wed, May 18 1983
Poster of Independence Day
Independence Day
Richard Farnsworth was
62 in Independence Day
as 'Evan'.
Fri, Jan 21 1983
Poster of The Grey Fox
The Grey Fox
Richard Farnsworth was
62 in The Grey Fox
as 'Bill Miner'.
Thu, Dec 16 1982
Poster of Waltz Across Texas
Waltz Across Texas
Richard Farnsworth was
62 in Waltz Across Texas
as 'Frank Walker'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of A Few Days at Weasel Creek
A Few Days at Weasel Creek
Richard Farnsworth was
61 in A Few Days at Weasel Creek
as 'Jason Stayvey'.
Wed, Oct 21 1981
Poster of The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Richard Farnsworth was
60 in The Legend of the Lone Ranger
as 'Wild Bill Hickok'.
Thu, Aug 06 1981
Poster of Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
Richard Farnsworth was
60 in Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
as 'Ridge Fenton'.
Thu, May 21 1981
Poster of Ruckus
Ruckus
Richard Farnsworth was
60 in Ruckus
as 'Sheriff Jethro Pough'.
Sun, Mar 01 1981
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Richard Farnsworth was
60 in Resurrection
as 'Esco'.
Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of Tom Horn
Tom Horn
Richard Farnsworth was
59 in Tom Horn
as 'John Coble'.
Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Comes a Horseman
Comes a Horseman
Richard Farnsworth was
58 in Comes a Horseman
as 'Dodger'.
Wed, Oct 25 1978
Poster of Another Man, Another Chance
Another Man, Another Chance
Richard Farnsworth was
57 in Another Man, Another Chance
as 'Stagecoach Driver'.
Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Richard Farnsworth was
55 in The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
as 'Stagecoach driver'.
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Strange New World
Strange New World
Richard Farnsworth was
54 in Strange New World
as 'Elder'.
Sun, Jul 13 1975
Poster of The Apple Dumpling Gang
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Richard Farnsworth was
54 in The Apple Dumpling Gang
as 'Mover'.
Tue, Jul 01 1975
Poster of Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
Richard Farnsworth was
53 in Honky Tonk
as 'Driver'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Richard Farnsworth was
53 in Blazing Saddles
as 'Sheriff (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of Papillon
Papillon
Richard Farnsworth was
53 in Papillon
as 'Manhunter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 16 1973
Poster of The Soul of Nigger Charley
The Soul of Nigger Charley
Richard Farnsworth was
52 in The Soul of Nigger Charley
as 'Walker'.
Tue, May 15 1973
Poster of The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Richard Farnsworth was
52 in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
as 'Outlaw'.
Mon, Dec 18 1972
Poster of Ulzana's Raid
Ulzana's Raid
Richard Farnsworth was
52 in Ulzana's Raid
as 'Trooper'.
Fri, Oct 27 1972
Poster of Pocket Money
Pocket Money
Richard Farnsworth was
51 in Pocket Money
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 01 1972
Poster of The Cowboys
The Cowboys
Richard Farnsworth was
51 in The Cowboys
as 'Henry Williams'.
Thu, Jan 13 1972
Poster of Skin Game
Skin Game
Richard Farnsworth was
51 in Skin Game
as 'Man in Saloon fight (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 30 1971
Poster of Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh
Richard Farnsworth was
50 in Monte Walsh
as 'Cowboy'.
Fri, Oct 02 1970
Poster of The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
Richard Farnsworth was
49 in The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 10 1969
Poster of Sam Whiskey
Sam Whiskey
Richard Farnsworth was
48 in Sam Whiskey
as 'Pete the Guard (uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 01 1969
Poster of The Stalking Moon
The Stalking Moon
Richard Farnsworth was
48 in The Stalking Moon
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 25 1968
Poster of Texas Across the River
Texas Across the River
Richard Farnsworth was
46 in Texas Across the River
as 'Medicine Man'.
Wed, Oct 26 1966
Poster of Duel at Diablo
Duel at Diablo
Richard Farnsworth was
45 in Duel at Diablo
as 'Wagon Driver #1 (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
Richard Farnsworth was
40 in Spartacus
as 'Salt Mine Slave / Gladiator / Slave General (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 13 1960
Poster of The Hard Man
The Hard Man
Richard Farnsworth was
37 in The Hard Man
as 'Posse Man (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of The Tin Star
The Tin Star
Richard Farnsworth was
37 in The Tin Star
as 'Posse Member (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 23 1957
Poster of The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
Richard Farnsworth was
36 in The Ten Commandments
as 'Chariot Driver'.
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of A Lawless Street
A Lawless Street
Richard Farnsworth was
35 in A Lawless Street
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 15 1955
Poster of The Violent Men
The Violent Men
Richard Farnsworth was
34 in The Violent Men
as 'Anchor Rider (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 26 1955
Poster of The Wild One
The Wild One
Richard Farnsworth was
33 in The Wild One
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 30 1953
Poster of Arena
Arena
Richard Farnsworth was
32 in Arena
as 'Cowboy'.
Wed, Jun 24 1953
Poster of The Flame and the Arrow
The Flame and the Arrow
Richard Farnsworth was
29 in The Flame and the Arrow
as 'Outlaw (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 07 1950
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
Richard Farnsworth was
28 in Mighty Joe Young
as 'Cowboy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 27 1949
Poster of Red River
Red River
Richard Farnsworth was
27 in Red River
as 'Dunston Rider (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 26 1948
Poster of This Is the Army
This Is the Army
Richard Farnsworth was
22 in This Is the Army
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 14 1943
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
Richard Farnsworth was
18 in Gone with the Wind
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 12 1939
Poster of Gunga Din
Gunga Din
Richard Farnsworth was
18 in Gunga Din
as '(uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 26 1939
Poster of The Adventures of Marco Polo
The Adventures of Marco Polo
Richard Farnsworth was
17 in The Adventures of Marco Polo
as 'Mongol Warrior (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 07 1938

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 The Fire Next Time
The Fire Next Time
Richard Farnsworth was
72+ in The Fire Next Time
as 'Frank Morgan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 1993
Poster of The Boys of Twilight
The Boys of Twilight
Richard Farnsworth was
71+ in The Boys of Twilight
as 'Cody McPherson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 29 1992
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
Richard Farnsworth was
66+ in CBS Summer Playhouse
as 'Carl'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Anne auf Green Gables
Anne auf Green Gables
Richard Farnsworth was
66+ in Anne auf Green Gables
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Richard Farnsworth was
65+ in Anne of Green Gables
as 'Matthew Cuthbert'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
Richard Farnsworth was
64+ in Highway to Heaven
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of Roots
Roots
Richard Farnsworth was
56+ in Roots
as 'Trumbull'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Richard Farnsworth was
54+ in Little House on the Prairie
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Richard Farnsworth was
47+ in The High Chaparral
as 'Lloyd'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip
Richard Farnsworth was
47+ in Cimarron Strip
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Richard Farnsworth was
45+ in The Big Valley
as 'Bolin, Businessman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of The Rebel
The Rebel
Richard Farnsworth was
39+ in The Rebel
as 'Trooper'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Richard Farnsworth was
39+ in Bonanza
as 'Tate, Troy'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Richard Farnsworth was
38+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive
as 'Rance, Hal'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Richard Farnsworth was
37+ in Maverick
as 'Stage Driver (uncredited), Clint (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Richard Farnsworth was
36+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as 'Trooper'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
Richard Farnsworth was
36+ in State Trooper
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Richard Farnsworth was
34+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Farmer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Richard Farnsworth was
32+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
Richard Farnsworth was
30+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Richard Farnsworth was
30+ in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1951
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Richard Farnsworth was
23+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944