03/07/1947
Loma Linda, California, USA:
Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
CHAAW: Chapter 1 (2023) Chief of Police |
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A Holiday Chance (2021) Garvin |
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Not Alone (2021) Dr. James Clay |
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North Hollywood (2021) Adolf's Dad |
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Always a Bridesmaid (2019) Carlton Blakeston Sr. |
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019) Self |
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From Zero to I Love You (2019) Ron Logsdon |
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Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019) Self |
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Shotguns and Six Strings: Making a Rock N Roll Fable (2017) Himself |
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Lemonade (2016) Self (home footage) |
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A Royal Family Christmas (2015) Leighton Royal |
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A Royal Family Holiday (2015) |
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For Colored Girls (2010) Frank |
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Love for Sale (2008) Uncle Mac |
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They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists (2007) Himself |
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The Last Stand (2006) Winston |
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Guess Who (2005) Marcus |
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Christmas at Water's Edge (2004) Mr. Turner |
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Maniac Magee (2003) Mr. Beale |
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Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Uncle Rob |
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Jackie's Back! (1999) Milkman Summers (Jackie's Ex-Husband #1) |
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Justice (1999) Gus |
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) Jack |
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Wag the Dog (1997) Young Man / CIA |
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Double Your Pleasure (1989) Dash |
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The Forgotten (1989) Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott |
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Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI (1986) Adam Prentice |
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Under the Influence (1986) Dr. Duran |
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Stick (1985) Cornell |
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Streets of Fire (1984) Officer Ed Price |
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Leadfoot (1982) Officer Venchek |
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Poltergeist (1982) Ryan |
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The Jericho Mile (1980) R.C. Stiles |
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The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980) Gene Davis |
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The Main Event (1979) Hector Mantilla |
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Charleston (1979) James Harris |
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Coming Home (1978) Pat |
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Black Fist (1977) Leroy Fisk |
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Audrey Rose (1977) Policeman #1 |
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Crossfire (1975) Officer Ken Dillard |
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Sugar Hill (1974) Valentine |
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Scream Blacula Scream (1973) Willis Daniels |
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Dirty Harry (1971) Homosexual (uncredited) |
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Divorce in the Black () |
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Black Terror () Talk Show Host |
Black Terror () Director |
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Black Terror () Executive Producer |