Richard Venture
Leo Altobelli in Street Hawk
Birth name : Richard Venture
Birth date : 1923/11/12
Date of death : 2017/12/19 (94 years old)
Birth place : West New York City (USA)
Biography for Richard Venture
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Richard Venture is an American actor who has played in many films and television series during his career of more than five decades. He was born on December 10, 1922 in Newark, New Jersey, in the United States. He grew up in a wealthy family and studied at Princeton University, where he graduated in English literature.
After leaving university, Venture began his acting career by playing in theatrical productions in New York. He quickly attracted the attention of film producers and won his first role in the cinema in the film "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" in 1946. This performance was noticed by critics and launched his film career.
During his career, Venture has played in many important films, notably "Fail-Safe" (1964), "The Parallax View" (1974), "The Towering Inferno" (1974), "All the President's Men" ( 1976), "The China Syndrome" (1979) and "Being There" (1979). He was also nominated for the Oscar for the best supporting role for his role in "Fail-Safe".
In addition to his roles in the cinema, Venture has also worked in many television series during his career. He notably played in "The Lone Ranger", "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", "The Fugitive" and "Mission: Impossible". He was also a regular member of the television series "The Bold Ones: The Lawyers" in the 1970s.
In addition to his acting career, Venture was also a producer and director of films. He produced several films during his career, notably "Fail-Safe" and "The Parallax View", and also made several films for television.
Over the years, Venture has been recognized for its contribution to the world of cinema. He received several awards and awards for his performances, including the Best Best Actor Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" in 1946. He was also appointed for an Emmy Award for his role in the television series "The Bold Ones: The Lawyers".
Today, Venture is 99 years old and continues to work in the film industry.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Series 7: The Contenders (2001) | Franklin James |
| Red Corner (1997) | Ambassador Reed |
| Courage Under Fire (1996) | Don Boylar |
| Truman (1995) (TV) | J. Lester Perry |
| Imaginary Crimes (1994) | Judge Klein |
| Boys, The (1993) Serie TV | Al Kozarian |
| Scent of a Woman (1992) | W.R. Slade |
| Private Matter, A (1992) (TV) | Dr. Werner |
| General Hospital (1963) Serie TV | Jonathan Pierce (1991) |
| One Special Victory (1991) (TV) | |
| Navy SEALS (1990) | Adm. Colker |
| Andre's Mother (1990) (TV) | |
| Littlest Victims, The (1989) (TV) | Dr. Davidson |
| Billionaire Boys Club (1987) (TV) | Nelson Prescott |
| Family Sins (1987) (TV) | Judge |
| Sicilian, The (1987) | Cardinal of Palermo |
| Heartbreak Ridge (1986) | Col. Meyers |
| Touch and Go (1986) | Bower |
| As Summers Die (1986) (TV) | Brevard Holt |
| Second Serve (1986) (TV) | Dr. David Radley |
| Tonnerre Mecanique (1985) Serie TV | Capt. Leo Altobelli |
| Thorn Birds, The (1983) (mini) Serie TV | Harry Gough |
| Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983) (TV) | Dan Hatten |
| Executioner's Song, The (1982) (TV) | Earl Dorius |
| Missing (1982) | U.S. Ambassador |
| Looker (1981) | Cindy's Father |
| Violation of Sarah McDavid, The (1981) (TV) | Mr. Hourgil |
| Best Little Girl in the World, The (1981) (TV) | Dr. Neil Holzer |
| Chicago Story (1981) (TV) | Judge Harold Stankey |
| Diary of the Dead (1980) | Fergy |
| My Kidnapper, My Love (1980) (TV) | Geegee's Father |
| Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb (1980) (TV) | Alexander Sachs |
| Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980) (TV) | Judge Richard Barber |
| Hunter, The (1980) | Spota |
| Off the Minnesota Strip (1980) (TV) | Dr. Haas |
| Last Word, The (1979) | |
| Being There (1979) | Wilson |
| Tenth Month, The (1979) (TV) | Dr, Jessup |
| Onion Field, The (1979) | Glenn Bates |
| From Here to Eternity (1979) (mini) Serie TV | Col. Jack Delbart |
| Wheels (1978) (mini) Serie TV | Chief Arenson |
| Stickin' Together (1978) (TV) | Lead Actor |
| Betsy, The (1978) | Mark Sampson |
| Dark Secret of Harvest Home, The (1978) (mini) Serie TV | Richard |
| Corey: For the People (1977) (TV) | Roger |
| Sensitive, Passionate Man, A (1977) (TV) | Jack Morris |
| Greatest, The (1977) | Colonel |
| Danger in Paradise (1977) (TV) | |
| Airport '77 (1977) | Cmdr. Paul Gray |
| Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye (1977) (TV) | Joe Kane |
| Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) | Doctor |
| All the President's Men (1976) | Assistant Metro editor |
| Helter Skelter (1976) (TV) | Police Inspector |
| Man on a Swing (1974) | Man in Motel |
| Secret Storm, The (1954) Serie TV | Tom Gregory (1972-1973) |
| Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, The (1972) | Floyd |
| Dark Intruder (1965) | 1st Man |
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- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals
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