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

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