Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman

actor, director, writer

Richard Erdman was born on Jun 01, 1925 in USA. Richard Erdman's big-screen debut came with Mr. Skeffington directed by Vincent Sherman in 1944, strarring Western Union Boy (uncredited). Richard Erdman is known for Community directed by Tristram Shapeero, Joel McHale stars as Jeff Winger and Gillian Jacobs as Britta Perry. The upcoming new tvshow Richard Erdman plays is Community - Season 6 which will be released on Sep 17, 2009.

Character actor John Richard Erdmann was born on June 1, 1925 in Enid, Oklahoma, of Dutch descent. Raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Erdman and his single mother moved to Los Angeles, California in 1941 after his high school drama teacher told him he could make it in movies. Richard subsequently enrolled in Hollywood High School. Moreover, Erdman was immediately offered and quickly signed a contract at Warner Bros. while still a teenager upon meeting director Michael Curtiz in his office.Often cast as amiable sailors, rowdy soldiers, or wisecracking best buddies, Richard's career in both films and television alike encompassed several decades starting in the mid-1940's and continued going strong well into the 2010's. Outside of acting, Erdman also directed two movies and some episodic television. Richard was acting almost right to the end. He died at age 93 on March 16, 2019.

  • Birthday

    Jun 01, 1925
  • Place of Birth

    Enid, Oklahoma, USA

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