Jeff Richards
Actor
Known for
Steady employment describes the working life of Jeff Richards, an American actor with a resume longer than his public profile. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. He has been working for 78 years. If one title has to be named, it is 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', where he is Brother Benjamin Pontipee. Work on screen goes back to 1948.
Jeff Richards
Actor
Portland, Oregon, USA
Nov 1, 1924 – Jul 28, 1989
Age64years
Movies21
Series2
Steady employment describes the working life of Jeff Richards, an American actor with a resume longer than his public profile. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. He has been working for 78 years. If one title has to be named, it is 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', where he is Brother Benjamin Pontipee. Work on screen goes back to 1948.
Movies
Plays Dave Rothberg
Angels in the Outfield
1951
Plays Brother Benjamin Pontipee
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1954
Plays Adam Polachuk
Big Leaguer
1953
Plays Maj. Thomas Ferebee
Above and Beyond
1953
Plays Fremont
Many Rivers to Cross
1955
Plays Lt. Ross Pendleton
Don't Go Near the Water
1957
Plays Buck Winston
The Opposite Sex
1956
Plays Mark Bradley
Island of Lost Women
1959
Plays Bob Landon
Kill the Umpire
1950
Plays Corey Everett
The Marauders
1955
Plays Patch McGill
It's a Dog's Life
1955
Plays Kallen
Waco
1966
Plays Mark Christopher
The Secret of the Purple Reef
1960
Plays Harry Whenlon
Code Two
1953
Plays Butch Clelland
Seagulls Over Sorrento
1954
Plays Kelly Cobb
Born Reckless
1958
Plays Ed
Desperate Search
1952
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Born Reckless
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Waco
Kallen
1966
The Secret of the Purple Reef
Mark Christopher
1960
Adventures in Paradise
Paul Garner
1959Season 1
Island of Lost Women
Mark Bradley
1959
Born Reckless
Kelly Cobb
1958
Jefferson Drum
Jefferson Drum · 26 episodes
1958–
Don't Go Near the Water
Lt. Ross Pendleton
1957
The Opposite Sex
Buck Winston
1956
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Jeff Richards (uncredited)
1956
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jeff Richards still alive?
Jeff Richards passed away on July 28, 1989 at age 64.
What are the most famous roles of Jeff Richards?
Jeff Richards is best known for roles in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Bad and the Beautiful, Cheaper by the Dozen.
How many movies has Jeff Richards been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1948), Jeff Richards has appeared in 21 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Jeff Richards's first movie?
The career of Jeff Richards began with Johnny Belinda (1948).
What is Jeff Richards's most recent movie or series?
Jeff Richards's most recent release is Goldy 2: The Saga of the Golden Bear, which premiered on January 2, 1986.
What TV shows has Jeff Richards appeared in?
On television, Jeff Richards has appeared in Rawhide, Adventures in Paradise, Schlitz Playhouse of Stars, Jefferson Drum.
Jeff Richards
1924-11-01 · Portland, Oregon, USA
Steady employment describes the working life of Jeff Richards, an American actor with a resume longer than his public profile. Comedy is the field that has given him most work. He has been working for 78 years. If one title has to be named, it is 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', where he is Brother Benjamin Pontipee. Work on screen goes back to 1948.