Richard Farnsworth
Acting
Biography
Richard William Farnsworth (September 1, 1920 – October 6, 2000) was an American actor and stuntman. He is best known for his performances in Comes a Horseman (1978), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor; The Grey Fox (1982), for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama; Anne of Green Gables (1985); Misery (1990); and The Straight Story (1999), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Born: September 1, 1920
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
In the late 19th Century, Mary Breydon, a widow, and Peggy Breydon, her daughter manage a stagecoach stop on The Cherokee Trail. The story is told from the perspective of Peggy, looking back on her adventures.
Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
Duell McCall visits his old girlfriend, Nora, and learns that she gave birth to his child. He wants to stay but he is still a wanted man. So, Sheriff Campbell suggests that if he brings in this notorious criminal, who has been plaguing the territory, he might be able to get a pardon.
Anne of Green Gables
When Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthbert’s Farm on Prince Edward Island, she is a precocious, romantic child, desperate to be loved, and highly sensitive about her red hair and homely looks. Anne moves from one mishap to another as her wild imagination and far-fetched antics combine to constantly bring trouble upon her shoulders.
Anne of Green Gables
At the turn of the century on Prince Edward Island, Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla decide to take on an orphan boy as help for their farm. But they get an unexpected jolt when they're mistakenly sent a girl instead: Anne Shirley.
Gone with the Wind
The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
Little House on the Prairie
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Papillon
A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
The Ten Commandments
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Misery
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Filmography
as Self - Matthew Cuthbert (archive footage)
as Alvin
as Will Harper
as Len Collins
as Slim
as Frank Morgan
as Sam
as Professor
as Buster
as Earl Rawley
as Sheriff Campbell
as Percy
as Carl
as Colonel
as Matthew Cuthbert
as Matthew Cuthbert
as Judge Grand Pettitt
as Chuck Reese
as John Foster
as Jack Caper
as Noah Ferris
as Red Blow
as Van Harder
as Evan
as Bill Miner
as Frank Walker
as Jason Stayvey
as Wild Bill Hickok
as Ridge Fenton
as Sheriff Jethro Pough
as Esco
as John Coble
as Dodger
as Stagecoach Driver
as Trumbull
as Stagecoach driver
as Elder
as Mover
as Wall (as Dick Farnsworth)
as Driver
as Sheriff (uncredited)
as Manhunter (uncredited)
as Walker
as Outlaw
as Trooper
as Man (uncredited)
as Henry Williams
as Man in Saloon fight (uncredited)
as Cowboy
as Workman (uncredited)
as Pete the Guard (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Lloyd
as Medicine Man
as Wagon Driver #1 (uncredited)
as Bolin
as Businessman
as Salt Mine Slave / Gladiator / Slave General (uncredited)
as Trooper
as Tate
as Troy
as Rance
as Hal
as Posse Man (uncredited)
as Posse Member (uncredited)
as Stage Driver (uncredited)
as Clint (uncredited)
as Chariot Driver (uncredited)
as Trooper
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Anchor Rider (uncredited)
as Farmer
as Man (uncredited)
as Cowboy
as Self
as Henchman Farnsworth (uncredited)
as Outlaw (uncredited)
as Cowboy (uncredited)
as Dunston Rider (uncredited)
as Self - Nominee
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Mongol Warrior (uncredited)