Richard Derr

Biography

Richard Derr (June 15, 1917 – May 8, 1992) was an American actor who worked on stage, screen and television, performing in both starring and supporting roles.

Career Overview

Richard Derr has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include When Worlds Collide, The Invisible Avenger, Commandos Strike at Dawn. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

47

Birth Date

1918-06-16 00:00:00

Birth Place

Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• 

  When Worlds Collide
• 

  The Invisible Avenger
• 

  Commandos Strike at Dawn
• 

  Terror Is a Man
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  The Murder Club
• 

  The Man Who Wouldn't Die

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection (2 titles)
• Lew Harper Collection (1 titles)
• Blood Island Collection (1 titles)
• Michael Shayne Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Ferdinand Munier (2 collaborations)
• Elsa Janssen (2 collaborations)
• Barbara Rush (1 collaborations)
• Peter Hansen (1 collaborations)
• John Hoyt (1 collaborations)
• Larry Keating (1 collaborations)
• Rachel Ames (1 collaborations)
• Stephen Chase (1 collaborations)
• Frank Cady (1 collaborations)
• Hayden Rorke (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (47 credits)

  • Automan

    - The Great Pretender (1983) ... Robinson actor actors
    1983
  • Firefox

    Admiral Curtin

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Washington Mistress

    Party Guest

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • American Gigolo

    Mr. Williams

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • SST: Death Flight

    Governor Stensky

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • WKRP in Cincinnati

    - Jennifer and Johnny's Charity (1982) ... Judge Sid Randall actor actors
    1978
  • Taxi

    - Art Work (1980) ... Buyer #1 actor actors
    1978
  • Charlie's Angels

    - Terror on Ward One (1977) ... Ed Main actor actors
    1976
  • The Drowning Pool

    James

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Starsky & Hutch

    - Bust Amboy (a.k.a. Nightlight) (1976) ... Francis Bacon Stockwood actor actors
    1975
  • The Morning After

    Dr. Tillman

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Barnaby Jones

    - Child of Love Child of Vengeance (2) (1979) ... Stuart Nettleson Jr. actor actors

    - Child of Love Child of Vengeance (1) (1979) ... Stuart Nettleson Jr. actor actors

    - Death Beat (1977) ... Charlie Monahan actor actors

    - Band of Evil (1976) ... Mr. Garnett actor actors

    - Odd Man Loses (1974) ... Wayne Hogan actor actors
    1973
  • The Victim

    Highway Patrolman

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Cannon

    - The Cure That Kills (1974) ... actor actors
    1971
  • Adam at Six A.M.

    Mr. Gaines

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Topaz

    U.S. Embassy Official - Copenhagen (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Marcus Welby, M.D.

    - The Strange Behaviour of Paul Kelland (1975) ... Winston Ackroyd actor actors

    - Dinner of Herbs (1972) ... Baryatrician actor actors
    1969
  • Three in the Attic

    Mr. Clinton

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Mannix

    - To the Swiftest, Death (1968) ... Roger Kittridge actor actors

    - Nothing Ever Works Twice (1967) ... Victor Farnsworth actor actors
    1967
  • An American Dream

    Jack Hale

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Star Trek

    - The Mark of Gideon (1969) ... Admiral Fitzgerald actor actors

    - The Alternative Factor (1967) ... Barstow actor actors
    1966
  • The F.B.I.

    - Recurring Nightmare (1971) ... Mr. Rankin actor actors
    1965
  • The Outer Limits

    - The Mutant (1964) ... Phillip Griffith actor actors
    1963
  • Terror Is a Man

    William Fitzgerald

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • The Invisible Avenger

    Lamont Cranston / The Shadow

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Perry Mason

    - The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito (1963) ... Hayward Small actor actors

    - The Case of the Left-Handed Liar (1961) ... Dr. Harrison Berry actor actors
    1957
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Gallegher (3) (1965) ... Mr. Dwyer actor actors

    - Gallegher (2) (1965) ... Mr. Dwyer actor actors

    - Gallagher (1) (1965) ... Mr. Dwyer actor actors
    1954
  • Something to Live For

    Tony Collins

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • When Worlds Collide

    David Randall

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • The Murder Club

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Guilty of Treason

    Soviet Col. Aleksandr Melnikov

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Robert Montgomery Presents

    - Bubbles (1951) ... actor actors

    - The Bishop's Wife (1951) ... actor actors

    - The Philadelphia Story (1950) ... Macaulay 'Mike' Connor actor actors

    - Kitty Foyle (1950) ... actor actors
    1950
  • Joan of Arc

    Jean de Metz, a knight

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Luxury Liner

    Charles G.K. Worton

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • The Bride Goes Wild

    Bruce Kope Johnson

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Studio One

    - Beyond Reason (1950) ... actor actors
    1948
  • The Secret Heart

    Larry Addams

    actor

    actors
    1946
  • Cry 'Havoc'

    Marine with Thermometer

    actor

    actors
    1943
  • Commandos Strike at Dawn

    Gunnar Korstad

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Just Off Broadway

    John Logan, Defense Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Ten Gentlemen from West Point

    Chester

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • The Man Who Wouldn't Die

    Roger Blake

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Castle in the Desert

    Carl Detheridge

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Sex Hygiene

    Soldier

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • A Gentleman at Heart

    Stewart Haines

    actor

    actors
    1942
  • Man at Large

    Max

    actor

    actors
    1941
  • Charlie Chan in Rio

    Ken Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    1941