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Richard Lane

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Lane (May 28, 1899 – September 5, 1982) was an American television announcer and actor who made his mark broadcasting wrestling and roller derby shows on KTLA-TV, mainly from the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Lane was born in 1899 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to a farm family

Born: Sat, May 27 1899

Birthplace: Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Sun, Sep 05 1982

Richard Lane is 83 years old

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The Shaggy D.A.

Richard Lane was 77 in The Shaggy D.A. as 'Roller Rink Announcer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976

Kansas City Bomber

Richard Lane was 73 in Kansas City Bomber as 'Len'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972

I Can Get It for You Wholesale

Richard Lane was 51 in I Can Get It for You Wholesale as 'Kelley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1951

The Admiral Was a Lady

Richard Lane was 51 in The Admiral Was a Lady as 'Marty Gruber'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1950

The Jackie Robinson Story

Richard Lane was 50 in The Jackie Robinson Story as 'Hopper'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1950

Everybody's Dancin'

Richard Lane was 50 in Everybody's Dancin' as 'Colonel Ed Harrison'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1950

Quicksand

Richard Lane was 50 in Quicksand as 'Lt. Nelson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1950

There's a Girl in My Heart

Richard Lane was 50 in There's a Girl in My Heart as 'Sergeant Mullin'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1949

The Big Wheel

Richard Lane was 50 in The Big Wheel as 'Reno Riley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1949

Flung by a Fling

Richard Lane was 49 in Flung by a Fling as 'Sgt. Dick Lane'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1949

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Richard Lane was 49 in Take Me Out to the Ball Game as 'Michael Gihuly'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1949

Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture

Richard Lane was 49 in Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture as 'Inspector William R. Farraday'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1949

Miss Mink of 1949

Richard Lane was 49 in Miss Mink of 1949 as 'Herbert Pendelton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1949

He's in Again

Richard Lane was 49 in He's in Again as 'Dick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1949

The Babe Ruth Story

Richard Lane was 49 in The Babe Ruth Story as 'Boston Braves' coach'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1948

The Creeper

Richard Lane was 49 in The Creeper as 'Insp. Fenwick'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1948

Pardon My Lamb Chop

Richard Lane was 49 in Pardon My Lamb Chop as 'Dick, Shell-shocked Veteran'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 1948

Trapped by Boston Blackie

Richard Lane was 48 in Trapped by Boston Blackie as 'Insp. William R. Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1948

The Return of the Whistler

Richard Lane was 48 in The Return of the Whistler as 'Gaylord Traynor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1948

Tenth Avenue Angel

Richard Lane was 48 in Tenth Avenue Angel as 'Street Vendor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1948

Two Nuts in a Rut

Richard Lane was 48 in Two Nuts in a Rut as 'Richard Lane, producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1948

Wedding Belle

Richard Lane was 48 in Wedding Belle as 'Dick Lane'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1947

Training for Trouble

Richard Lane was 48 in Training for Trouble as 'Richard Lane'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1947

Out of the Blue

Richard Lane was 47 in Out of the Blue as 'Detective Noonan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1947

Song of Scheherazade

Richard Lane was 47 in Song of Scheherazade as 'Lieutenant'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1947

Boston Blackie and the Law

Richard Lane was 47 in Boston Blackie and the Law as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1946

Sioux City Sue

Richard Lane was 47 in Sioux City Sue as 'Jefferson Lang'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1946

Gentleman Joe Palooka

Richard Lane was 47 in Gentleman Joe Palooka as 'Phillips'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1946

Pardon My Terror

Richard Lane was 47 in Pardon My Terror as 'Dick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1946

Hot Water

Richard Lane was 47 in Hot Water as 'Dick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1946

Ain't Love Cuckoo?

Richard Lane was 47 in Ain't Love Cuckoo? as 'Dick Lane'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1946

The Phantom Thief

Richard Lane was 46 in The Phantom Thief as 'Inspector John Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1946

Talk About a Lady

Richard Lane was 46 in Talk About a Lady as 'Duke Randall'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1946

A Close Call for Boston Blackie

Richard Lane was 46 in A Close Call for Boston Blackie as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1946

Girl on the Spot

Richard Lane was 46 in Girl on the Spot as 'Weepy McGurk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1946

High Blood Pleasure

Richard Lane was 46 in High Blood Pleasure as 'Dick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1945

Boston Blackie's Rendezvous

Richard Lane was 46 in Boston Blackie's Rendezvous as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1945

Wonder Man

Richard Lane was 46 in Wonder Man as 'Assistant District Attorney'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1945

Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion

Richard Lane was 45 in Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion as 'Insp. John Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 10 1945

The Bullfighters

Richard Lane was 45 in The Bullfighters as ''Hot Shot' Coleman'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1945

Two O'Clock Courage

Richard Lane was 45 in Two O'Clock Courage as 'Al Haley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1945

What a Blonde

Richard Lane was 45 in What a Blonde as 'Pomeroy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1945

Here Come the Co-eds

Richard Lane was 45 in Here Come the Co-eds as 'Near-Sighted Man at Ballroom'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1945

Brazil

Richard Lane was 45 in Brazil as 'Edward Graham'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1944

Bowery to Broadway

Richard Lane was 45 in Bowery to Broadway as 'Walter Rogers'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1944

One Mysterious Night

Richard Lane was 45 in One Mysterious Night as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1944

A Wave, a WAC and a Marine

Richard Lane was 45 in A Wave, a WAC and a Marine as 'Marty Allen'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1944

Mr. Winkle Goes to War

Richard Lane was 45 in Mr. Winkle Goes to War as 'Sgt. 'Alphabet' Czeidrowski'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1944

Louisiana Hayride

Richard Lane was 45 in Louisiana Hayride as 'J. Huntington McMasters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1944

Take It Big

Richard Lane was 45 in Take It Big as 'Eddie Hampton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944

Bermuda Mystery

Richard Lane was 44 in Bermuda Mystery as 'Detective Sergeant Donovan'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1944

Slightly Terrific

Richard Lane was 44 in Slightly Terrific as 'Mike Hamilyon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1944

Gung Ho!

Richard Lane was 44 in Gung Ho! as 'Capt. Dunphy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1943

The Chance of a Lifetime

Richard Lane was 44 in The Chance of a Lifetime as 'Insp. John Farraday'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1943

Crazy House

Richard Lane was 44 in Crazy House as 'S. E. Hanley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943

Corvette K-225

Richard Lane was 44 in Corvette K-225 as 'Vice Admiral'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1943

Thank Your Lucky Stars

Richard Lane was 44 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Barney Johnson (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943

Fired Wife

Richard Lane was 44 in Fired Wife as 'Orin Tracy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1943

Don't Be a Sucker!

Richard Lane was 44 in Don't Be a Sucker! as 'Soapbox Orator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1943

Swing Your Partner

Richard Lane was 43 in Swing Your Partner as 'Mr. Lane'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1943

Air Force

Richard Lane was 43 in Air Force as 'Maj. W.G. Roberts'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943

After Midnight with Boston Blackie

Richard Lane was 43 in After Midnight with Boston Blackie as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1943

It Ain't Hay

Richard Lane was 43 in It Ain't Hay as 'Slicker'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1943

Arabian Nights

Richard Lane was 43 in Arabian Nights as 'Corporal'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1942

Time to Kill

Richard Lane was 43 in Time to Kill as 'Lt. Breeze'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1942

To the Shores of Tripoli

Richard Lane was 43 in To the Shores of Tripoli as 'Lieutenant'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1942

Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood

Richard Lane was 43 in Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1942

Dead End Kids Go To War

Richard Lane was 43 in Dead End Kids Go To War as 'Don Ames'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942

A-Haunting We Will Go

Richard Lane was 43 in A-Haunting We Will Go as 'Phillips'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1942

Drums of the Congo

Richard Lane was 43 in Drums of the Congo as 'Coutlass'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1942

Dr. Broadway

Richard Lane was 42 in Dr. Broadway as 'Police Sgt. Patrick Doyle'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1942

Alias Boston Blackie

Richard Lane was 42 in Alias Boston Blackie as 'Inspector Farraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942

Butch Minds the Baby

Richard Lane was 42 in Butch Minds the Baby as 'Harry the Horse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942

Ride 'Em Cowboy

Richard Lane was 42 in Ride 'Em Cowboy as 'Pete Conway (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1942

Hellzapoppin'

Richard Lane was 42 in Hellzapoppin' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941

Confessions of Boston Blackie

Richard Lane was 42 in Confessions of Boston Blackie as 'Inspector John Farraday'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1941

Riders of the Purple Sage

Richard Lane was 42 in Riders of the Purple Sage as 'Steve Oldring'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1941

Navy Blues

Richard Lane was 42 in Navy Blues as ''Rocky' Anderson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1941

San Antonio Rose

Richard Lane was 42 in San Antonio Rose as 'Charles J. Willoughby'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1941

For Beauty's Sake

Richard Lane was 42 in For Beauty's Sake as 'Mr. Jackman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1941

Time Out for Rhythm

Richard Lane was 42 in Time Out for Rhythm as 'Mike Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1941

The Cowboy and the Blonde

Richard Lane was 41 in The Cowboy and the Blonde as 'Gilbert'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1941

I Wanted Wings

Richard Lane was 41 in I Wanted Wings as 'Flight Commander'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1941

A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob

Richard Lane was 41 in A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob as 'Recruiting Officer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

The Penalty

Richard Lane was 41 in The Penalty as 'Craig'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1941

Meet Boston Blackie

Richard Lane was 41 in Meet Boston Blackie as 'Inspector Faraday'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941

Ride, Kelly, Ride

Richard Lane was 41 in Ride, Kelly, Ride as 'Dan Thomas'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1941

Respect the Law

Richard Lane was 41 in Respect the Law as 'George Johnson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1941

Youth Will Be Served

Richard Lane was 41 in Youth Will Be Served as 'Mr. Hewitt'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1940

Hired Wife

Richard Lane was 41 in Hired Wife as 'McNab'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940

Boom Town

Richard Lane was 41 in Boom Town as 'Assistant D.A.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940

Brother Orchid

Richard Lane was 41 in Brother Orchid as 'Mugsy O'Day'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940

The Biscuit Eater

Richard Lane was 40 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Harvey McNeil'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940

Sandy Is a Lady

Richard Lane was 40 in Sandy Is a Lady as 'Philip Jarvis'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1940

Two Girls on Broadway

Richard Lane was 40 in Two Girls on Broadway as 'Buddy Bartell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1940

Free, Blonde and 21

Richard Lane was 40 in Free, Blonde and 21 as 'Lieutenant Lake'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1940

City of Chance

Richard Lane was 40 in City of Chance as 'Marty Connors'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1940

Nick Carter, Master Detective

Richard Lane was 40 in Nick Carter, Master Detective as 'Sam Vaughn'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1939

The Amazing Mr. Williams

Richard Lane was 40 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Reagan (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939

Main Street Lawyer

Richard Lane was 40 in Main Street Lawyer as 'Ballou, Marco's Lawyer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1939

Drunk Driving

Richard Lane was 40 in Drunk Driving as 'Rick'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1939

Sued for Libel

Richard Lane was 40 in Sued for Libel as 'Smiley Dugan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1939

Hero for a Day

Richard Lane was 40 in Hero for a Day as 'Abbott'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1939

The Escape

Richard Lane was 40 in The Escape as 'David Clifford'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1939

The Day the Bookies Wept

Richard Lane was 40 in The Day the Bookies Wept as 'Ramsey Firpo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1939

Mutiny on the Blackhawk

Richard Lane was 40 in Mutiny on the Blackhawk as 'Kit Carson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1939

News Is Made at Night

Richard Lane was 40 in News Is Made at Night as 'Barney Basely'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939

Stronger Than Desire

Richard Lane was 40 in Stronger Than Desire as 'Jerry Brody'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939

Unexpected Father

Richard Lane was 40 in Unexpected Father as 'Leo Murphy - Booking Agent'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1939

It Could Happen to You

Richard Lane was 40 in It Could Happen to You as 'District Attorney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1939

Union Pacific

Richard Lane was 39 in Union Pacific as 'Sam Reed'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939

For Love or Money

Richard Lane was 39 in For Love or Money as 'Foster'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1939

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

Richard Lane was 39 in Mr. Moto in Danger Island as 'Police Commissioner Gordon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939

Charlie Chan in Honolulu

Richard Lane was 39 in Charlie Chan in Honolulu as 'Joe Arnold'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938

The Last Warning

Richard Lane was 39 in The Last Warning as 'Richard Lane'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1938

His Exciting Night

Richard Lane was 39 in His Exciting Night as 'Homer Carslake'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1938

Exposed

Richard Lane was 39 in Exposed as 'Tony Mitchell'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1938

Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

Richard Lane was 39 in Mr. Doodle Kicks Off as 'Assistant Coach Jones'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1938

I'm from the City

Richard Lane was 39 in I'm from the City as 'Captain Oliver 'Ollie' Fitch'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1938

The Jitters

Richard Lane was 39 in The Jitters as 'Dance Studio Manager'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1938

The Saint in New York

Richard Lane was 38 in The Saint in New York as 'Dispatcher (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1938

Blind Alibi

Richard Lane was 38 in Blind Alibi as 'Bowers'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1938

Joy of Living

Richard Lane was 38 in Joy of Living as 'Harvey (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938

Go Chase Yourself

Richard Lane was 38 in Go Chase Yourself as 'Nails'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1938

This Marriage Business

Richard Lane was 38 in This Marriage Business as 'Joe Selby'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1938

Radio City Revels

Richard Lane was 38 in Radio City Revels as 'Crane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1938

Ears of Experience

Richard Lane was 38 in Ears of Experience as 'The Boss'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1938

Everybody's Doing It

Richard Lane was 38 in Everybody's Doing It as 'Steve Devers'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938

The Dummy Owner

Richard Lane was 38 in The Dummy Owner

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1938

Crashing Hollywood

Richard Lane was 38 in Crashing Hollywood as 'Hugo Wells'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1938

Wise Girl

Richard Lane was 38 in Wise Girl as 'Detective'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1937

Danger Patrol

Richard Lane was 38 in Danger Patrol as 'Bill'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1937

Many Unhappy Returns

Richard Lane was 38 in Many Unhappy Returns as 'Doctor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1937

Saturday's Heroes

Richard Lane was 38 in Saturday's Heroes as 'Red Watson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937

Should Wives Work?

Richard Lane was 38 in Should Wives Work?

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937

The Life of the Party

Richard Lane was 38 in The Life of the Party as 'Hotel Manager'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937

Flight from Glory

Richard Lane was 38 in Flight from Glory as 'Mr. Hanson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1937

Super-Sleuth

Richard Lane was 38 in Super-Sleuth as 'Barker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1937

New Faces of 1937

Richard Lane was 38 in New Faces of 1937 as 'Broker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937

There Goes My Girl

Richard Lane was 37 in There Goes My Girl as 'Tim J. Whelan'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1937

You Can't Buy Luck

Richard Lane was 37 in You Can't Buy Luck as 'Det. McGrath'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1937

The Outcasts of Poker Flat

Richard Lane was 37 in The Outcasts of Poker Flat as 'High-Grade'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1937

The Woman I Love

Richard Lane was 37 in The Woman I Love as 'Florence's Boyfriend'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1937

Shake, Mr. Shakespeare

Richard Lane was 37 in Shake, Mr. Shakespeare as 'Mr. Smith'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1936

Punch and Beauty

Richard Lane was 37 in Punch and Beauty as 'Russ Biff'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1936

For the Love of Pete

Richard Lane was 36 in For the Love of Pete as 'McSwat's Cornerman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1936

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