Portrait of Richard Venture

Richard Venture

Bio: Richard Venture (November 12, 1923 - December 19, 2017) was an American actor, known for Heartbreak Ridge (1986), Scent of a Woman (1992) and Missing (1982).
Born: Mon, Nov 12 1923
Birthplace: New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 19 2017
Richard Venture is 94 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Series 7
Series 7
Richard Venture was 77 in Series 7 as 'Franklin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 2001
Poster of Red Corner
Red Corner
Richard Venture was 73 in Red Corner as 'Ambassador Reed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Imaginary Crimes
Imaginary Crimes
Richard Venture was 70 in Imaginary Crimes as 'Judge Klein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of Scent of a Woman
Scent of a Woman
Richard Venture was 69 in Scent of a Woman as 'W.R. Slade'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1992
Poster of One Special Victory
One Special Victory
Richard Venture was 68 in One Special Victory
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1991
Poster of Navy Seals
Navy Seals
Richard Venture was 66 in Navy Seals as 'Admiral Colker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Andre's Mother
Andre's Mother
Richard Venture was 66 in Andre's Mother as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1990
Poster of The Final Days
The Final Days
Richard Venture was 65 in The Final Days as 'James St. Clair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1989
Poster of Family Sins
Family Sins
Richard Venture was 63 in Family Sins as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1987
Poster of The Sicilian
The Sicilian
Richard Venture was 63 in The Sicilian as 'Cardinal of Palermo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Heartbreak Ridge
Heartbreak Ridge
Richard Venture was 63 in Heartbreak Ridge as 'Colonel Meyers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1986
Poster of Touch and Go
Touch and Go
Richard Venture was 62 in Touch and Go as 'Gower'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of As Summers Die
As Summers Die
Richard Venture was 62 in As Summers Die as 'Brevard Holt'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of Second Serve
Second Serve
Richard Venture was 62 in Second Serve as 'Dr. David Bradley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Street Hawk: The Movie
Street Hawk: The Movie
Richard Venture was 60 in Street Hawk: The Movie as 'Lt. Cmdr. Leo Altobelli'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 1984
Poster of Cocaine: One Man's Seduction
Cocaine: One Man's Seduction
Richard Venture was 59 in Cocaine: One Man's Seduction as 'Dan Hatten'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1983
Poster of The Executioner's Song
The Executioner's Song
Richard Venture was 58 in The Executioner's Song as 'Earl Dorius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Missing
Missing
Richard Venture was 58 in Missing as 'U.S. Ambassador'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of The Violation of Sarah McDavid
The Violation of Sarah McDavid
Richard Venture was 57 in The Violation of Sarah McDavid as 'Mr. Hourgil'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1981
Poster of The Best Little Girl in the World
The Best Little Girl in the World
Richard Venture was 57 in The Best Little Girl in the World as 'Dr. Neil Holzer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1981
Poster of Chicago Story
Chicago Story
Richard Venture was 57 in Chicago Story as 'Judge Harold Stankey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1981
Poster of My Kidnapper, My Love
My Kidnapper, My Love
Richard Venture was 57 in My Kidnapper, My Love as 'Arthur Fairlain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1980
Poster of Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb
Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb
Richard Venture was 57 in Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb as 'Alexander Sachs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1980
Poster of Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
Richard Venture was 56 in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case as 'Judge Richard Barber'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1980
Poster of The Hunter
The Hunter
Richard Venture was 56 in The Hunter as 'Pete Spota'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1980
Poster of Off the Minnesota Strip
Off the Minnesota Strip
Richard Venture was 56 in Off the Minnesota Strip as 'Dr. Haas'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1980
Poster of Being There
Being There
Richard Venture was 56 in Being There as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of The Last Word
The Last Word
Richard Venture was 55 in The Last Word as 'Ellinger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1979
Poster of The Tenth Month
The Tenth Month
Richard Venture was 55 in The Tenth Month as 'Dr. Paul Jessup'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1979
Poster of The Onion Field
The Onion Field
Richard Venture was 55 in The Onion Field as 'Glenn Bates'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1979
Poster of Stickin' Together
Stickin' Together
Richard Venture was 54 in Stickin' Together as 'Lead Actor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1978
Poster of Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Richard Venture was 53 in Looking for Mr. Goodbar as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1977
Poster of Corey: For the People
Corey: For the People
Richard Venture was 53 in Corey: For the People as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 1977
Poster of A Sensitive, Passionate Man
A Sensitive, Passionate Man
Richard Venture was 53 in A Sensitive, Passionate Man as 'Jack Morris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1977
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
Richard Venture was 53 in The Greatest as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1977
Poster of Danger in Paradise
Danger in Paradise
Richard Venture was 53 in Danger in Paradise as 'Fenton'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1977
Poster of Airport '77
Airport '77
Richard Venture was 53 in Airport '77 as 'Commander Guay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1977
Poster of Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
Richard Venture was 53 in Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye as 'Joe Kane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1977
Poster of All the President's Men
All the President's Men
Richard Venture was 52 in All the President's Men as 'Assistant Metro Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
Richard Venture was 52 in Helter Skelter as 'Police Inspector'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
Richard Venture was 52 in Diary of the Dead as 'Fergy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Man on a Swing
Man on a Swing
Richard Venture was 50 in Man on a Swing as 'Man in Motel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1974
Poster of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Richard Venture was 49 in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds as 'Floyd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1972
Poster of Dark Intruder
Dark Intruder
Richard Venture was 41 in Dark Intruder as 'The 1st Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 1965

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 Second Noah
Second Noah
Richard Venture was 72+ in Second Noah
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1996
Poster of The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
Richard Venture was 69+ in The John Larroquette Show as 'Simmons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993
Poster of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Richard Venture was 69+ in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as 'Mack Brackman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of The Boys
The Boys
Richard Venture was 69+ in The Boys as 'Al Kozarian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Richard Venture was 67+ in Brooklyn Bridge
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Richard Venture was 66+ in Law & Order as 'Defense Attorney Douglas Greer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Richard Venture was 65+ in Seinfeld as 'Leonard West'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Coach
Coach
Richard Venture was 65+ in Coach as 'Lionel Carew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Richard Venture was 63+ in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd as 'Edgar Bickford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Richard Venture was 62+ in L.A. Law as 'Abe Lassen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Richard Venture was 61+ in The Golden Girls as 'Milton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Sara
Sara
Richard Venture was 61+ in Sara
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 1985
Poster of MacGruder and Loud
MacGruder and Loud
Richard Venture was 61+ in MacGruder and Loud as 'Ray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Street Hawk
Street Hawk
Richard Venture was 61+ in Street Hawk as 'Lt. Cmdr. Leo Altobelli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Richard Venture was 60+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'George Latimer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Richard Venture was 58+ in Newhart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Richard Venture was 58+ in Family Ties as 'Agent Bert Carlyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Fame
Fame
Richard Venture was 58+ in Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Richard Venture was 58+ in Falcon Crest as 'John Osborne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Richard Venture was 57+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of When the Whistle Blows
When the Whistle Blows
Richard Venture was 56+ in When the Whistle Blows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Richard Venture was 56+ in Knots Landing as 'Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Richard Venture was 55+ in From Here to Eternity as 'Col. Jack Delbart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 1979
Poster of The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
Richard Venture was 54+ in The Dark Secret of Harvest Home as 'Richard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of Carter Country
Carter Country
Richard Venture was 53+ in Carter Country
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Richard Venture was 52+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Richard Venture was 51+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Hilliard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Richard Venture was 51+ in Joe Forrester
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Richard Venture was 51+ in Barney Miller as 'Charles Relkie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Richard Venture was 50+ in The Rockford Files as 'Fred Metcalf, Dr. Benjamin Crist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Richard Venture was 50+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Richard Venture was 50+ in Harry O
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Richard Venture was 49+ in Kojak as 'Capt. Reardon, Robert Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Richard Venture was 49+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Richard Venture was 48+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Richard Venture was 39+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Second Detective'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963