Richard Compton

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Biography

Richard Compton was a director, primarily for television, after starting his career as an actor in the 1950s in government propaganda movies, eventually moving to television in the 60s, where he was best known for portraying a Romulan in several episodes of Star Trek. He directed movies in the 60s with very limited success before moving to directing for television in the 70s and 80s.

Career Overview

Richard Compton has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Macon County Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Babylon 5: The Gathering, Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier, Ransom. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1938-03-02 00:00:00
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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