Richard Venture Biography (1923-)

Born November 12, 1923, in New York, NY; married Lorraine O'Donnell (an actress).

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor
Birth Details
November 12, 1923
New York, New York, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • First man, Dark Intruder (also known as Black Cloak), Universal, 1965
  • Floyd, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1972
  • Man in motel, Man on a Swing, Paramount, 1974
  • Assistant Metro editor, All the President's Men, Warner Bros., 1976
  • Doctor, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Paramount, 1977
  • Cmdr. Paul Gray, Airport '77, Universal, 1977
  • Colonel, The Greatest, Columbia, 1977
  • Mark Sampson, The Betsy (also known as Harold Robbins' "The Betsy"), Allied Artists Pictures, 1978
  • Glenn Bates, The Onion Field, AVCO Embassy Pictures, 1979
  • Wilson, Being There (also known as Chance and Willkommen, Mr. Chance), United Artists, 1979
  • Ellinger, The Last Word (also known as Danny Travis and The Number), Samuel Goldwyn company, 1979
  • Spota, The Hunter, Paramount, 1980
  • Fergy, Diary of the Dead, B. S. Moss Entertainment, 1980
  • Cindy's father, Looker, Warner Bros., 1981
  • U.S. ambassador, Missing, Universal, 1982
  • Bower, Touch and Go, TriStar, 1986
  • Colonel Meyers, Heartbreak Ridge, Warner Bros., 1986
  • Cardinal of Palermo, The Sicilian, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
  • Admiral Colker, Navy SEALS, Orion, 1990
  • W. R. Slade, Scent of a Woman, Universal, 1992
  • Judge Klein, Imaginary Crimes, Warner Bros., 1994
  • Don Boylar, Courage under Fire, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1996
  • Ambassador Reed, Red Corner, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1997
  • Franklin James, Series 7: The Contender, USA Films, 2001
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Tom Gregory, The Secret Storm, CBS, 1972-73
  • John Osborne, a recurring role, Falcon Crest, CBS, 1983
  • Captain Leo Altobelli, Street Hawk, ABC, 1985
  • Jonathan Pierce, General Hospital, ABC, 1991
  • Al Kozarian, The Boys, 1993
  • Miniseries
  • Police inspector, Helter Skelter (also known as Massacre in Hollywood), CBS, 1976
  • Richard, The Dark Secret of Harvest Home, NBC, 1978
  • Chief Arenson, Wheels (also known as Arthur Hailey's "Wheels"), 1978
  • Colonel Jack Delbart, From Here to Eternity, NBC, 1979
  • Earl Dorius, The Executioner's Song, NBC, 1982
  • Harry Gough, The Thorn Birds, ABC, 1983
  • Nelson Prescott, Billionaire Boys Club, NBC, 1987
  • Movies
  • Joe Kane, Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye, NBC, 1977
  • Jack Morris, A Sensitive, Passionate Man, NBC, 1977
  • Dr. Paul Jessup, The Tenth Month, CBS, 1979
  • Dr. Haas, Off the Minnesota Strip, ABC, 1980
  • Judge Richard Barber, Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case, CBS, 1980
  • Alexander Sachs, Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb(also known as Enola), NBC, 1980
  • Geegee's father, My Kidnapper, My Love (also known as Dark Sideof Love), 1980
  • Dr. Neil Holzer, The Best Little Girl in the World, ABC, 1981
  • Mr. Hourgil, The Violation of Sarah McDavid, CBS, 1981
  • Dan Hatten, Cocaine: One Man's Seduction, NBC, 1983
  • Dr. David Radley, Second Serve (also known as I Change My Life), CBS, 1986
  • Brevard Holt, As Summers Die, HBO, 1986
  • Judge, Family Sins, CBS, 1987
  • Dr. Davidson, The Littlest Victims, CBS, 1989
  • James St Clair, The Final Days, ABC, 1989
  • One Special Victory, NBC, 1991
  • Edward Steichen, A Marriage: Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, PBS, 1991
  • Dr. Werner, A Private Matter (also known as Miss Sherri), 1992
  • J. Lester Perry, Truman, HBO, 1995
  • Pilots
  • Danger in Paradise, NBC, 1977
  • Roger, Corey: For the People, NBC, 1977
  • Lead actor, Sticking Together (also known as Wonderland Cove), ABC, 1978
  • Judge Harold Stankey, Chicago Story, NBC, 1981
  • Specials
  • Arthur, Andre's Mother, PBS, 1990
  • Episodic
  • Second detective, "The World I Want," Kraft Suspense Theatre, NBC,1964
  • Inspector Tyrac, "Lester Two," Harry O, ABC, 1975
  • Detective Corman, "Snowstorm," Starsky and Hutch, ABC, 1975
  • Matt Hunter, Sr., "Above and Beyond," Police Woman, NBC, 1975
  • "Out of the Frying Pan ... ," Kojak, CBS, 1975
  • "To Still the Voice," Cannon, CBS, 1975
  • Fred Metcalf, "In Hazard," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1976
  • "The Election," Barney Miller, ABC, 1976
  • Dr. Ben Christ, "The Trees, the Bees, and T. T. Flowers: Parts 1 & 2," The Rockford Files, 1977
  • Bushwelt, "The Malflores," Police Story, NBC, 1977
  • Eddie Sims, "The Blue Fog," Police Story, NBC, 1977
  • "Pressure Point," Police Story, NBC, 1977
  • Robert Smith, "Once More from Birdland," Kojak, CBS, 1977
  • Russell, "Barbara's Friend: Part 2," One Day at a Time, CBS, 1977
  • Glade Noland, "The Action," Starsky and Hutch, ABC, 1978
  • "Deadly Arena," Quincy, M.E., 1980
  • Simpson, "Hitchhike: Parts 1 & 2," Knots Landing, 1980
  • Simpson, "Chance of a Lifetime," Knots Landing, 1980
  • Mr. McClain, "Words," Fame, NBC, 1982
  • Mr. Carlyle, "The Fugitive: Parts 1 & 2," Family Ties, NBC, 1983
  • Doc Owens, "I Enjoy Being a Guy," Newhart, CBS, 1983
  • Doc Owens, "The Girl from Manhattan," Newhart, CBS, 1983
  • Pierce Benton, "Brain Drain," The Powers of Matthew Star, 1983
  • Doc Owens, "Send Her Ella," Newhart, CBS, 1984
  • Carl Barnett, "Dr. Hoof and Mouth," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1985
  • Milton, "Job Hunting," The Golden Girls, NBC, 1986
  • Drew Mortimer, "The Facade" (also known as "Tangled Web"), 227, 1987
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here`s Why It`s Not Good to Stare at People in Restaurants," The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1987
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here`s Why You`ve Gotta Bake a Batch of Cookies Every Once in a While," The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1987
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here's Talkin' to Yourself," The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1988
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here Comes That Cold Wind off the River," The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1988
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here's a Bunch of Photos from an Old Album," The Daysand Nights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1988
  • Mr. Marshall, "Viva Las Vegas," Valerie (also known as The Hogan Family), NBC, 1989
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here's a Shot in the Dark," The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1989
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here's a Rare Photo Opportunity," The Days and Nightsof Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1990
  • Abe Lassen, "Bound for Glory," L.A. Law, NBC, 1990
  • Edgar Bickford, "Here's a Neat Way to Tie up Loose Ends," The Days andNights of Molly Dodd, Lifetime, 1991
  • Douglas Greer, "In Memory Of," Law & Order, NBC, 1991
  • Leonard West, "The Letter," Seinfeld, NBC, 1992
  • George Latimer, "Family Secrets," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1992
  • Lionel Carew, "The Patriot Bowl," Coach, 1992
  • Mr. McKinley, "The Hollywood Country Club," Brooklyn Bridge, CBS,1993
  • Mr. McKinley, "No Time Like the Future," Brooklyn Bridge, CBS, 1993
  • Mack Brackman, "Showdown," The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., Fox, 1993
  • Simmons, "The Big Slip," The John Larroquette Show, NBC, 1994
  • Douglas Greer, "Performance," Law & Order, NBC, 1995
  • Douglas Greer, "Bitter Fruit," Law & Order, NBC, 1995
  • Dr. Hollis, "Slings and Arrows," Second Noah, ABC, 1996
  • Douglas Greer, "Family Business," Law & Order, NBC, 1996
  • "Disco Inferno," Now and Again, CBS, 2000
  • Douglas Greer, "Thin Ice," Law & Order, NBC, 2000
  • Also appeared as Bob Woodson, "The Out of Town Trip," The Associates, ABC; Mr. Spivey, Muddling Through, CBS.
  • Stage Appearances
  • Chris, Dinosaur Wharf, National Theatre, New York City, 1951
  • Sam Bradley and Charley, Solitaire/Double Solitaire, John Golden Theatre, New York City, 1971
  • Baron d'Auge, Murderous Angels, Playhouse Theatre, New York City,1971-72
  • Boby, The Visit, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, 1973-74
  • Chanal, Chemin der Fer, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 1973-74
  • Ash, The National Health, Circle in the Square Theatre, New York City, 1974
  • A Map of the World, Public Theatre, New York City, 1985
  • Menenius Agrippa, friend to Coriolanus, Coriolanus, The Public/Anspacher Theatre, New York City, 1988-89
  • King Phillip, Martinson, and dad, King John, Delacorte Theatre, New York City, 1988
  • Dad, The Sum of Us, Cherry Lane Theatre, New York City, 1990-91
  • Martinson, Woman in Mind, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge,MA, 1997
  • WRITINGS
  • Plays
  • You're Too Tall, But Come Back in Two Weeks, produced at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, Waterford, CT, 1974