Richard Gross
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A career spanning 42+ years and 39+ titles makes Richard Gross one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Hank's Dad in 'Swiss Army Man' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
Richard Gross
25 Movies
14 Series
A career spanning 42+ years and 39+ titles makes Richard Gross one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Hank's Dad in 'Swiss Army Man' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Customer at Malley's
Phenomenon
1996
Plays Brenda's Father
Chasing Mavericks
2012
Plays Sergeant Tony Barnes
Inferno
2002
Plays Hank's Dad
Swiss Army Man
2016
Plays Riot Cop
Milk
2008
Plays Floorman
Hard Eight
1997
Plays FBI Agent
Mad City
1997
Plays Juggler
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
1984
Plays Lt. Randall
Bottle Shock
2008
Plays Sheriff
Dead Tone
2007
Plays Deputy Sheriff
The Deep End
2001
Plays Cop
The Tripper
2006
Plays Sheriff Biggs
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
1996
Plays Contractor
The Californians
2005
Plays Trucker
When Time Expires
1997
Plays Dick Mossbacher
The Last Place on Earth
2002
Plays Doctor
Stolen Innocence
1995
Plays Husband
Blades
1988
Plays Sheriff
The Awakened
2009
Plays Wally
Crosscut
1995
Plays Ranger Phil
Alcatraz Prison Escape: Deathbed Confession
2015
TV Shows
Plays Dave
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Plays Ranger Phil
Alcatraz
2012
Plays Officer Kirk
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Gus Collier
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Gardener
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Wino
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Plays Bailiff
The West Wing
1999
Plays Frank the Gardener
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Jack
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Joey Wags
Fastlane
2002
Plays Wesley Pollack
The Practice
1997
Plays Fire Marshal
24
2001
Plays Frank Harding
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Instructor
The Agency
2001
Latest Trailers
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Swiss Army Man
Full Filmography
Guitar Man
Warden Garrin Bronte
2018
Film
Saltwater
Hank
2017
Film
Swiss Army Man
Hank's Dad
2016
Film
Alcatraz Prison Escape: Deathbed Confession
Ranger Phil
2015
Film
Alcatraz
Ranger Phil · 2 episodes
2012
TV
Chasing Mavericks
Brenda's Father
2012
Film
The Awakened
Sheriff
2009
Film
Milk
Riot Cop
2008
Film
Bottle Shock
Lt. Randall
2008
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Gross still alive?
Richard Gross passed away on August 11, 2022 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Gross?
Richard Gross is best known for roles in Swiss Army Man, Milk, Phenomenon.
How many movies has Richard Gross been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1984), Richard Gross has appeared in 25 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Richard Gross's first movie?
The career of Richard Gross began with Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984).
What is Richard Gross's most recent movie or series?
Richard Gross's most recent release is Guitar Man, which premiered on November 4, 2018.
What TV shows has Richard Gross appeared in?
On television, Richard Gross has appeared in Malcolm in the Middle, 13 Reasons Why, 24, CSI: Miami.
Richard Gross
1948-01-01 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA . His mother was a Welsh immigrant and his adoptive father was a native of Pittsburgh. Richard moved to Los Angeles with his family in the 60's and he graduated from Lennox High School. Richard went on to earn his BA in Theatre Arts from Cal State Dominguez Hills. He moved his family to Grass Valley, CA in 1979 and was active with the Foothill Theatre Company, a regional theatre in Nevada City. Richard came back to Los Angeles in 1991 to resume his TV/Film career. He still maintains his Northern California residence with his wife, Judy and their daughter Alexis. Richard and Judy have two other sons, Matthew and Justin.Richard is an 8 handicap golfer and club champion in 2011. He played softball and golf in the world senior games and won a Gold medal.He did over 70 skits on The Tonight with Jay Leno.