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Richard Linklater

Bio: Richard Linklater (born July 30, 1960) is an American self-taught film director, producer and screenwriter. Linklater was among the first and most successful talents to emerge during the American independent film renaissance of the 1990s
Born: Sat, Jul 30 1960
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Richard Linklater is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
Richard Linklater will be 64 in Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt as 'Self, '.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025
Poster of Clemente
Clemente
Richard Linklater was 63 in Clemente as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2024
Poster of Art-House America: Austin Film Society
Art-House America: Austin Film Society
Richard Linklater was 62 in Art-House America: Austin Film Society as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2023
Poster of Clerk
Clerk
Richard Linklater was 60 in Clerk as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 2021
Poster of Another Day at the Office
Another Day at the Office
Richard Linklater was 59 in Another Day at the Office as 'Rick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 2019
Poster of J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius
J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius
Richard Linklater was 58 in J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 2019
Poster of Blaze
Blaze
Richard Linklater was 58 in Blaze as 'Oilman 1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2018
Poster of Also Starring Austin
Also Starring Austin
Richard Linklater was 57 in Also Starring Austin
Movie Released: Sat, May 05 2018
Poster of More Human Than Human
More Human Than Human
Richard Linklater was 57 in More Human Than Human as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2018
Poster of The Space in Between
The Space in Between
Richard Linklater was 56 in The Space in Between as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 2017
Poster of After Before
After Before
Richard Linklater was 56 in After Before as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 2017
Poster of Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Richard Linklater was 56 in Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Richard Linklater Presents: Pickpocket
Richard Linklater Presents: Pickpocket
Richard Linklater was 55 in Richard Linklater Presents: Pickpocket as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2016
Poster of Hitchcock/Truffaut
Hitchcock/Truffaut
Richard Linklater was 55 in Hitchcock/Truffaut as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 2015
Poster of Richard Linklater Presents: Blue Velvet
Richard Linklater Presents: Blue Velvet
Richard Linklater was 54 in Richard Linklater Presents: Blue Velvet as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 2015
Poster of Richard Linklater Presents: L’Argent
Richard Linklater Presents: L’Argent
Richard Linklater was 54 in Richard Linklater Presents: L’Argent as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2015
Poster of Twelve Years
Twelve Years
Richard Linklater was 54 in Twelve Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 2015
Poster of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Richard Linklater was 54 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of 21 Years: Richard Linklater
21 Years: Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater was 54 in 21 Years: Richard Linklater as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Linklater: On Cinema and Time
Linklater: On Cinema and Time
Richard Linklater was 53 in Linklater: On Cinema and Time as 'Self (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2013
Poster of Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater
Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater was 53 in Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2013
Poster of Side by Side
Side by Side
Richard Linklater was 52 in Side by Side as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 2012
Poster of Bernie
Bernie
Richard Linklater was 51 in Bernie as 'Deadbeat Dad (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of Great Directors
Great Directors
Richard Linklater was 48 in Great Directors as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of American Prince
American Prince
Richard Linklater was 48 in American Prince as 'Self - Interviewer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 2009
Poster of For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Richard Linklater was 48 in For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 2009
Poster of RSO [Registered Sex Offender]
RSO [Registered Sex Offender]
Richard Linklater was 47 in RSO [Registered Sex Offender] as 'Principal Mallard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 2008
Poster of The King of Texas
The King of Texas
Richard Linklater was 47 in The King of Texas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 2008
Poster of Crítico
Crítico
Richard Linklater was 47 in Crítico as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2008
Poster of Munich (Filmfest) Stories - 25 years of Munich Filmfest
Munich (Filmfest) Stories - 25 years of Munich Filmfest
Richard Linklater was 46 in Munich (Filmfest) Stories - 25 years of Munich Filmfest as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2007
Poster of The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
Richard Linklater was 46 in The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 2007
Poster of The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales
The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales
Richard Linklater was 46 in The Weight of the Line: Animation Tales as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 2006
Poster of One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly'
One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly'
Richard Linklater was 46 in One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 2006
Poster of The Hottest State
The Hottest State
Richard Linklater was 46 in The Hottest State as 'John Wayne Enthusiast'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Making Dazed
Making Dazed
Richard Linklater was 44 in Making Dazed as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2005
Poster of Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy
Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy
Richard Linklater was 44 in Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 17 2004
Poster of Waking Life
Waking Life
Richard Linklater was 41 in Waking Life as 'Pinball Playing Man / Man on Back of Boat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2001
Poster of Chelsea Walls
Chelsea Walls
Richard Linklater was 41 in Chelsea Walls as 'Crony 2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2001
Poster of Spy Kids
Spy Kids
Richard Linklater was 40 in Spy Kids as 'Cool Spy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of Letters to Thomas
Letters to Thomas
Richard Linklater was 40 in Letters to Thomas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2000
Poster of University, Inc.
University, Inc.
Richard Linklater was 39 in University, Inc. as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1999
Poster of Scotch and Milk
Scotch and Milk
Richard Linklater was 37 in Scotch and Milk as 'Cab Passenger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1998
Poster of Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
Richard Linklater was 36 in Beavis and Butt-Head Do America as 'Tour Bus Driver (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of The Underneath
The Underneath
Richard Linklater was 34 in The Underneath as 'Ember Doorman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Before Sunrise
Before Sunrise
Richard Linklater was 34 in Before Sunrise as 'Man in Shonen Knife T-Shirt Playing Foosball (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of At Sundance
At Sundance
Richard Linklater was 34 in At Sundance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of North on Evers
North on Evers
Richard Linklater was 31 in North on Evers
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Slacker
Slacker
Richard Linklater was 30 in Slacker as 'Should Have Stayed at Bus Station'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1991
Poster of It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books
It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books
Richard Linklater was 28 in It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1988
Poster of Making Of School of Rock
Making Of School of Rock
Richard Linklater will be 64+ in Making Of School of Rock as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 My Generation
My Generation
Richard Linklater was 64+ in My Generation as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 2024
Poster of God Save Texas
God Save Texas
Richard Linklater was 63+ in God Save Texas as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 27 2024
Poster of Directors Talks
Directors Talks
Richard Linklater was 63+ in Directors Talks as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2023
Poster of The Last Movie Stars
The Last Movie Stars
Richard Linklater was 61+ in The Last Movie Stars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2022
Poster of 05
05
Richard Linklater was 61+ in 05 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 2021
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Richard Linklater was 53+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Richard Linklater was 35+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996