Rick Springfield Biography (1949-)

Full name, Richard Lewis Springthorpe; born August 23, 1949, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; immigrated to the United States, 1972; father, an Australian army career officer; married Barbara Porter, October 27, 1984; children: Liam James, Joshua Charles. Addresses: Manager: Ron Weisner Management, 515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90402.

Nationality
Australian
Gender
Male
Occupation
Singer, actor
Birth Details
August 23, 1949
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Dr. Noah Drake, General Hospital, ABC, 1981-1983
  • Christopher Chance (title role), Human Target, ABC, 1992
  • Mick Barrett, High Tide, syndicated, 1994-1997
  • Nick Collins, Robin's Hoods, syndicated, 1995
  • Appeared in the series Just Deserts and, in a recurring role, The Young and the Restless, CBS.
  • Movies
  • Nick Knight/Jean-Pierre, Nick Knight (also known as Midnight Cop), CBS, 1989
  • Kyle Rath, Dead Reckoning, USA Network, 1990
  • Brad Flynn, Silent Motive, Lifetime, 1991
  • Paul Merritt, In the Shadows, Someone's Watching (also known as Someone's Watching and With Harmful Intent), NBC, 1993
  • Philip Claremont, "A Change of Place," CBS Sunday Afternoon Showcase, CBS, 1994
  • Senator Barclay, Loyal Opposition: Terror in the White House, TheFamily Channel, 1998
  • Ryan, Legion, Sci-Fi Channel, 1998
  • Episodic
  • Voice, Mission Magic! (animated), ABC, 1973
  • Nigel, "Dwarf in a Helium Hat," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1977
  • Ned Crawford, "Will the Real Santa Claus ... ?," The Nancy Drew Mysteries (also known as The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries), ABC, 1977
  • Lieutenant Zac, "Saga of a Star World," Battlestar Galactica, ABC,1978
  • Tom Hamilton, "Screaming Javelins," Wonder Woman, 1978
  • Anton, "Amazon Hot Wax," Wonder Woman, 1979
  • Mike Roark, "The Disciple," The Incredible Hulk, 1979
  • Voice of Andy, "Beach Blanket Bravo," Johnny Bravo (animated), Cartoon Network, 1997
  • Zach Hayword, "The Song Remains Insane," Suddenly Susan, NBC, 1999
  • FBI Agent Bowen, "Friendly Skies," Martial Law, CBS, 1999
  • Appeared as Mick Barrett in an episode of High Tide; also appearedin episodes of California Fever and The Six Million Dollar Man.
  • Specials
  • Cheryl Ladd: Scenes from a Special, 1982
  • American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration, 1985
  • Live Aid, 1985
  • Simon Harcourt, Just Deserts, ABC, 1992
  • Presenter, The American Music Awards, 1992
  • Linda Blair: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 1999
  • Also appeared in Countdown '81 and An Evening at the Improv.
  • Other
  • Dave Lennox, Dying to Dance, 1999
  • Television Work
  • Movies
  • Title song performer, Desperate Lives, CBS, 1982
  • Film Appearances
  • Lieutenant Zac, Battlestar Galactica, Universal, 1978
  • James Roberts, Hard to Hold, Universal, 1983
  • The Beat of the Live Drum, 1985
  • Also appeared in Treehouse Hostage.
  • Stage Appearances
  • Smokey Joe's Cafe (musical), Virginia Theatre, New York City, between 1995 and 2000
  • Also appeared in EFX Alive (musical), Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel,Las Vegas, NV.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Just Zoot, Columbia, 1969
  • Zoot Out, Columbia, 1970
  • Beginnings, Capitol, 1972
  • Mission Magic, Wizard, 1974
  • Comic Book Heroes, Razor & Tie, 1974
  • Wait for Night, Chelsea, 1976
  • Working Class Dog, RCA, 1981
  • Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet, RCA, 1982
  • Living in Oz, RCA, 1983
  • Beautiful Feelings, Mercury, 1984
  • Hard to Hold, Razor & Tie, 1984
  • Tao, RCA, 1985
  • Rock of Life, RCA, 1988
  • Karma, Intersound, 1999
  • Backtracks, Renaissance, 1999
  • Calling All Girls, RCA, 2001
  • Singles include "Speak to the Sky," 1971; "Jessie's Girl," 1981; "Love Somebody," 1984; "Don't Talk to Strangers"; and "I've Done Everything for You."
  • Compilation Albums
  • Zoot Locker: The Best of the Zoot, 1968-1971, EMI, 1980
  • Rick Springfield: Greatest Hits, RCA, 1989
  • Best of Rick Springfield, Camden, 1997
  • Rick Springfield, BMG Special, 1997
  • Encore Collection, BMG, 1997
  • Best 21, 1999
  • Ultimate Collection, BMG International, 1999
  • VH-1 Behind the Music: The Rick Springfield Collection, RCA, 2000
  • Greatest Hits ... Alive, HIP-0, 2001
  • WRITINGS
  • Film Music
  • Music, Hard to Hold, Universal, 1983
  • Song, "The American Girl," Private School, Universal Studios HomeVideo, 1983
  • Additional music and song, "Walkin' on the Edge," Demoni (also known as Demons), New World Entertainment, 1985
  • Songwriter, "Jessie's Girl," in the film Keeping the Faith; songwriter for the film Wet Hot American Summer.
  • Television Music
  • Movies
  • Lyricist, title song, Desperate Lives, CBS, 1982

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Books
    • Contemporary Musicians, Volume 9, Gale, 1993
    Periodicals
    • Back Stage West, November 28, 1996, p. 6
    • Billboard, January 23, 1999, p. 12
    • Entertainment Weekly, May 7, 1999, p. 76
    • People Weekly, May 24, 1999, p. 159; November 26, 2001, p. 126

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