Dick Simmons
Acting
Biography
Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).
Born: August 19, 1913
Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Known For
Rear Window
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Undercover Maisie
Maisie Revere, a showgirl stranded in Los Angeles, decides to join the local police department on the persuasion of Lieutenant Paul Scott who wants to use her as an undercover agent to expose a conman.
The Munsters
A family of friendly monsters that have misadventures all while never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial is a 90-minute American crime/legal drama series that ran during the 1963-1964 season on ABC, airing Sundays from 8:30-10 p.m. Eastern.
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to 1971. It was second to Gunsmoke and third to The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings during that time. Skelton, who had previously been a radio star, had appeared in several motion pictures as well. Although his television series is largely associated with CBS, where it appeared for more than fifteen years, it actually began and ended on NBC. During its run, the program received three Emmy Awards, for Skelton as best comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial season, and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
It Takes a Thief
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
Sergeant York
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Filmography
as Mr. Delafield
as Slidell (uncredited)
as Gen. Bixby
as General
as Marcus Denner
as Ben
as Mr. Balding
as Prosecutor
as Joseph Galdamez
as Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)
as (uncredited)
as Stranger
as Kenneth Langley
as Mr. Ogden
as Sergeant William Preston
as Mr. Grigman (uncredited)
as Sergeant with Signalman (uncredited)
as Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)
as Sgt. Major Hardwick
as Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)
as Jerry Randall / El Latigo (as Richard Simmons)
as Lt. Wayne Kimbrell
as Col. Wolf Schuller
as Tommy Metcalf
as Greg Wells
as Lieutenant Harrigan
as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
as Capt. Norson
as Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)
as Communicator (Vancouver Radio)
as Arthur Lyndon (uncredited)
as Mr. Reese
as Hugh Campion
as Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)
as Dan
as Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)
as Larry Moss (uncredited)
as Mr. East-Station Owner
as Mickey McClure
as Land Agent
as King Holman
as Bill Tucker
as Gordon N. Jessman
as Television Announcer
as Alec I. Collins
as Henry Doran
as Gambler with Betting Story (uncredited)
as Veteran (uncredited)
as Count de Wardes (uncredited)
as Al - Ziegfeld Aide (uncredited)
as Captain (uncredited)
as George Blaine
as Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary
as Gordon
as Gilfred I. Rogers
as Dane Kittridge
as Chris Lavery
as Captain Fred Avery
as Henry Willoughby Claven
as Douglas Sutton
as Lt. (jg) Royce
as Paul Brandt, George's Beau
as Red Cameron
as Marching Soldier (uncredited)
as Cheated Gambler
as Const. Carter
as Shell Person
as H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)
as Friend