Richard Gilliland
Known for
Richard Gilliland is the sort of actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'The White Buffalo' is another title that gets mentioned. The filmography runs to some 49 credits between film and television. his Pervis in 'Airplane II: The Sequel' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Richard Gilliland
13 Movies
36 Series
Richard Gilliland is the sort of actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 'The White Buffalo' is another title that gets mentioned. The filmography runs to some 49 credits between film and television. his Pervis in 'Airplane II: The Sequel' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Movies
Plays Pervis
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982
Plays Hugh
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
2013
Plays Corporal Kileen
The White Buffalo
1977
Plays Hal
Stay Hungry
1976
Plays Roland Griffith
Star Kid
1997
Plays Sgt. Ben Odom
Vampire Clan
2002
Plays Gerald Metbaum
Bug
1975
Plays Gustaf Berchum
Case 347
2020
Plays Anchor 1
Parts Per Billion
2014
Plays Orlanser
Dog Watch
1997
Plays Blakely
Happy Hour
1987
Plays Jack Harrison
Playing Dangerous 2
1996
TV Shows
Plays Lt. Nick Holden
Operation Petticoat
1977
Plays J.D. Shackleford
Designing Women
1986
Plays Keith Burrows
Just Our Luck
1983
Plays Tom Stafford
Heartland
1989
Plays Jeffrey Milgrom
thirtysomething
1987
Plays Sgt. Steve DiMaggio
McMillan & Wife
1971
Plays Arlen Jonson
Imposters
2017
Plays Mr. Reeves
Party of Five
1994
Plays Mayor Albert Dunbar
Joan of Arcadia
2003
Plays Arlington Wescott 'Jonesy' Jones
The Waltons
1972
Plays Alvin Beale
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Dr. Avedon
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence
Little Women
1978
Plays Jeffrey Spidell
Matlock
1986
Plays Tim Fitzsimmons
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Brian Kapshaw
Night Court
1984
Plays Mr. Steiner
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Dr. Brent Reynolds
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Fred Meanwell
Early Edition
1996
Plays Ellis Kapp
The Unit
2006
Plays Charles Monroe
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Stan Cotter
24
2001
Plays Attorney Walter Myron
The Practice
1997
Plays David Weldman
Medical Center
1969
Plays Frank
Becker
1998
Plays Elliot Edwards
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Plays Ralph Ormond
Hunter
1984
Plays Neil Jessop
Brooklyn South
1997
Plays Frank / Raven (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Plays Barry
Scandal
2012
Latest Trailers
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Case 347
Full Filmography
Case 347
Gustaf Berchum
2020
Film
Imposters
Arlen Jonson · 4 episodes
2017–
TV
Parts Per Billion
Anchor 1
2014
Film
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Hugh
2013
Film
Scandal
Barry · 1 episode
2012–
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Mr. Steiner · 1 episode
2008
TV
The Unit
Ellis Kapp · 1 episode
2007
TV
24
Stan Cotter · 1 episode
2006
TV
Torchwood
Congressman Morganthall · 1 episode
2006–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Gilliland still alive?
Richard Gilliland passed away on March 18, 2021 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Gilliland?
Richard Gilliland is best known for roles in Airplane II: The Sequel, The White Buffalo, Star Kid.
How many movies has Richard Gilliland been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1974), Richard Gilliland has appeared in 13 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Richard Gilliland's first movie?
The career of Richard Gilliland began with Unwed Father (1974).
What is Richard Gilliland's most recent movie or series?
Richard Gilliland's most recent release is Case 347, which premiered on March 3, 2020.
What TV shows has Richard Gilliland appeared in?
On television, Richard Gilliland has appeared in Dexter, Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives, Batman: The Animated Series.
Richard Gilliland
1950-01-23 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and movie actor.
Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.
Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock.Richard Gilliland, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.