Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 1, 1948
Place of Birth:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Social Media
Richard Gross
Biography
Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA . His mother was a Welsh immigrant and his adoptive father was a native of Pittsburgh. Richard moved to Los Angeles with his family in the 60's and he graduated from Lennox High School. Richard went on to earn his BA in Theatre Arts from Cal State Dominguez Hills. He moved his family to Grass Valley, CA in 1979 and was active with the Foothill Theatre Company, a regional theatre in Nevada City. Richard came back to Los Angeles in 1991 to resume his TV/Film career. He still maintains his Northern California residence with his wife, Judy and their daughter Alexis. Richard and Judy have two other sons, Matthew and Justin.Richard is an 8 handicap golfer and club champion in 2011. He played softball and golf in the world senior games and won a Gold medal.He did over 70 skits on The Tonight with Jay Leno.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Guitar Man | Warden Garrin Bronte |
| 2017 | Saltwater | Hank |
| 2016 | Swiss Army Man | Hank's Dad |
| 2015 | Alcatraz Prison Escape: Deathbed Confession | Ranger Phil |
| 2012 | Chasing Mavericks | Brenda's Father |
| 2009 | The Awakened | Sheriff |
| 2008 | Bottle Shock | Lt. Randall |
| 2008 | Milk | Riot Cop |
| 2007 | Dead Tone | Sheriff |
| 2006 | The Tripper | Cop |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Judge Neff |
| 2005 | The Californians | Contractor |
| 2003 | Straight From the Heart | Emile Costa |
| 2002 | Inferno | Sergeant Tony Barnes |
| 2002 | The Last Place on Earth | Dick Mossbacher |
| 2001 | The Deep End | Deputy Sheriff |
| 2000 | The Harvesters | Set. Mark Goldman |
| 2000 | Another Woman's Husband | Second Colleague |
| 1999 | Dumbarton Bridge | Salt Company Foreman |
| 1997 | The Second Civil War | Militia Leader |
| 1997 | Mad City | FBI Agent |
| 1997 | When Time Expires | Trucker |
| 1997 | George B. | Loan Officer |
| 1996 | Hard Eight | Floorman |
| 1996 | Phenomenon | Customer at Malley's |
| 1996 | Grand Avenue | Officer |
| 1996 | Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering | Sheriff Biggs |
| 1996 | Vows of Deception | Ed Starling |
| 1995 | Deadly Whispers | Attorney Clarence Brandon |
| 1995 | Crosscut | Wally |
| 1995 | Stolen Innocence | Doctor |
| 1993 | Tainted Blood | Commander Drew |
| 1988 | Blades | Husband |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 Reasons Why | Judge |
| 2012 | Alcatraz | Ranger Phil |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami | Gardener |
| 2002 | Fastlane | Joey Wags |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Officer Kirk |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle | Dave |
| 1999 | The West Wing | Bailiff |
| 1999 | The West Wing | Sous Chef Beano |
| 1998 | Will & Grace | Frank the Gardener |
| 1997 | The Practice | Wesley Pollack |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel | Jack |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder | Gus Collier |
| 1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Wino |