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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Marla Singer to Rod Steiger
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
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CREDITS
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Television Appearances
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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.
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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
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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.
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Specials
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Cheryl Ladd: Scenes from a Special, 1982
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American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration, 1985
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Live Aid, 1985
- Simon Harcourt, Just Deserts, ABC, 1992
- Presenter, The American Music Awards, 1992
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Linda Blair: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 1999
- Also appeared in Countdown '81 and An Evening at the Improv.
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Other
- Dave Lennox, Dying to Dance, 1999
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Television Work
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Movies
- Title song performer, Desperate Lives, CBS, 1982
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Film Appearances
- Lieutenant Zac, Battlestar Galactica, Universal, 1978
- James Roberts, Hard to Hold, Universal, 1983
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The Beat of the Live Drum, 1985
- Also appeared in Treehouse Hostage.
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Stage Appearances
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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.
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
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Just Zoot, Columbia, 1969
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Zoot Out, Columbia, 1970
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Beginnings, Capitol, 1972
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Mission Magic, Wizard, 1974
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Comic Book Heroes, Razor & Tie, 1974
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Wait for Night, Chelsea, 1976
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Working Class Dog, RCA, 1981
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Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet, RCA, 1982
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Living in Oz, RCA, 1983
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Beautiful Feelings, Mercury, 1984
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Hard to Hold, Razor & Tie, 1984
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Tao, RCA, 1985
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Rock of Life, RCA, 1988
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Karma, Intersound, 1999
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Backtracks, Renaissance, 1999
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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."
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Compilation Albums
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Zoot Locker: The Best of the Zoot, 1968-1971, EMI, 1980
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Rick Springfield: Greatest Hits, RCA, 1989
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Best of Rick Springfield, Camden, 1997
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Rick Springfield, BMG Special, 1997
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Encore Collection, BMG, 1997
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Best 21, 1999
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Ultimate Collection, BMG International, 1999
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VH-1 Behind the Music: The Rick Springfield Collection, RCA, 2000
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Greatest Hits ... Alive, HIP-0, 2001
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WRITINGS
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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.
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Television Music
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Movies
- Lyricist, title song, Desperate Lives, CBS, 1982
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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Contemporary Musicians, Volume 9, Gale, 1993
Periodicals
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Back Stage West, November 28, 1996, p. 6
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Billboard, January 23, 1999, p. 12
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Entertainment Weekly, May 7, 1999, p. 76
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People Weekly, May 24, 1999, p. 159; November 26, 2001, p. 126
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