Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

  • Birthday: 1947-03-07
  • Place of birth: Loma Linda, California, USA

Biography

Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.

Filmography

Poltergeist

1982

As Ryan

The Forgotten

1989

As Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott

The Main Event

1979

As Hector Mantilla

Scream Blacula Scream

1973

As Willis Daniels

For Colored Girls

2010

As Frank

Blue Hill Avenue

2001

As Uncle Rob

Audrey Rose

1977

As Policeman #1

Sugar Hill

1974

As Valentine

The Jericho Mile

1980

As R.C. Stiles

Christmas at Water's Edge

2004

As Mr. Turner

Black Fist

1977

As Leroy Fisk

Under the Influence

1986

As Dr. Duran

Lemonade

2016

As Self (home footage)

Dirty Harry

1971

As Homosexual (uncredited)

A Royal Family Christmas

2015

As Leighton Royal

Streets of Fire

1984

As Officer Ed Price

Coming Home

1978

As Pat

Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI

1986

As Adam Prentice

Always a Bridesmaid

2019

As Carlton Blakeston Sr.

From Zero to I Love You

2019

As Ron Logsdon

North Hollywood

2021

As Adolf's Dad

The Last Stand

2006

As Winston

Love for Sale

2008

As Uncle Mac

Guess Who

2005

As Marcus

Maniac Magee

2003

As Mr. Beale

Jackie's Back!

1999

As Milkman Summers (Jackie's Ex-Husband #1)

Justice

1999

As Gus

Not Alone

2021

As Dr. James Clay

A Holiday Chance

2021

As Garvin

Wag the Dog

1997

As Young Man / CIA

Stick

1985

As Cornell

Leadfoot

1982

As Officer Venchek

Charleston

1979

As James Harris

Crossfire

1975

As Officer Ken Dillard

CHAAW: Chapter 1

2023

As Chief of Police

Black Terror

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As Talk Show Host

Production

Black Terror

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As Director

Black Terror

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As Executive Producer

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