A career spanning 62+ years and 41+ titles makes Richard Jordan one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor in 'The Hunt for Red October' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory. He earned a the Emmy nomination for 'Captains and the Kings'.
Richard Jordan
30 Movies
11 Series
A career spanning 62+ years and 41+ titles makes Richard Jordan one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor in 'The Hunt for Red October' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory. He earned a the Emmy nomination for 'Captains and the Kings'.
Movies
Plays Duncan Idaho
Dune
1984
Plays Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
The Hunt for Red October
1990
Plays Howard Prescott
The Secret of My Success
1987
Plays Francis
Logan's Run
1976
Plays Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
Gettysburg
1993
Plays Man Kissing Bree in Night Club (uncredited)
Klute
1971
Plays Col. Taylor
Timebomb
1991
Plays Dirk Pitt
Raise the Titanic
1980
Plays Sheriff Bates
Posse
1993
Plays Frederick
Interiors
1978
Plays Hawk
Rooster Cogburn
1975
Plays Earl Hooker
Chato's Land
1972
Plays Alan Delour
The Mean Season
1985
Plays Eugene Benedict
Shout
1991
Plays Dave Foley
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
1973
Plays R. L. Davis
Valdez Is Coming
1971
Plays Crowe Wheelwright
Lawman
1971
Plays Executive in Conference Room
Delusion
1991
Plays Dusty
The Yakuza
1974
Plays Grock
Solarbabies
1986
Plays Albert Speer
The Bunker
1981
Plays Father Rutilio Grande
Romero
1989
Plays Jeff
Old Boyfriends
1979
Plays Kramer
The Men's Club
1986
Plays Pinky
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
1980
Producer
Plays Elmo Bliss
A Flash of Green
1984
Plays Georges Nelson
Kamouraska
1973
Plays Chris Poulas
Primary Motive
1992
TV Shows
Plays Harley Gage
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Joseph Armagh
Captains and the Kings
1976
Plays Julian Wunderlicht
The French Atlantic Affair
1979
Plays Hugh Dorsey
The Murder of Mary Phagan
1988
Plays Alex Tanner
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Charles McKenzie
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Jonah
Naked City
1958
Plays Steve Macey
Kojak
1973
Plays Peter Crewe
The Defenders
1961
Plays Chris Bailey
Banacek
1972
Plays Elmo Bliss
American Playhouse
1982
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Gettysburg
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Gettysburg
Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
1993
Film
Posse
Sheriff Bates
1993
Film
Primary Motive
Chris Poulas
1992
Film
Tales from the Crypt
Charles McKenzie · 1 episode
1991
TV
Shout
Eugene Benedict
1991
Film
Timebomb
Col. Taylor
1991
Film
Delusion
Executive in Conference Room
1991
Film
The Hunt for Red October
Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
1990
Film
Romero
Father Rutilio Grande
1989
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Jordan still alive?
Richard Jordan passed away on August 30, 1993 at age 56.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Jordan?
Richard Jordan is best known for roles in The Hunt for Red October, Dune, Logan's Run.
How many movies has Richard Jordan been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1964), Richard Jordan has appeared in 30 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Richard Jordan's first movie?
The career of Richard Jordan began with Ready for the People (1964).
What is Richard Jordan's most recent movie or series?
Richard Jordan's most recent release is Gettysburg, which premiered on October 8, 1993.
What TV shows has Richard Jordan appeared in?
On television, Richard Jordan has appeared in Tales from the Crypt, Kojak, The Equalizer, The F.B.I..
Richard Jordan
1937-07-19 · New York City, New York, USA
Robert Anson Jordan Jr. (July 19, 1937 – August 30, 1993), known professionally as Richard Jordan, was an American actor. A long-time member of the New York Shakespeare Festival, he performed in many Off Broadway and Broadway plays. His films include: Logan's Run, Les Misérables, Old Boyfriends, Raise the Titanic, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, The Yakuza, Interiors, The Bunker, Dune, The Secret of My Success, Timebomb, The Hunt for Red October, Posse and Gettysburg.Richard Jordan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia