Richard Kim Milford was a multifaceted artist who began his career in the entertainment industry at a tender age of 10, appearing in SummerStock Theatre in Chicago. As he grew older, he went on to make a name for himself in the world of musical theatre, starring in the original production of Hair at the tender age of 17, where he played the roles of Woof and Claude.
In 1970, he received the prestigious Faith and Freedom Award from the Religious Heritage of America for his portrayal of the Prodigal Son in the ABC Directories series "Round Trip". He then went on to perform in the first concert tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, taking on the dual roles of Jesus and Judas.
Milford's impressive resume also includes stints in various stage productions, such as Henry Sweet Henry, 1776, Your Own Thing, Rockabye Hamlet, More Than You Deserve, and Sunset. He also lent his vocals to the Jeff Beck Group in 1972 and later worked on several television projects, including TV movies like Song of the Succubus and Rock-A-Die-Baby.
In addition to his work in television, Milford made appearances in several feature films, including Laserblast, Bloodbrothers, Corvette Summer, Escape, Nightmare at Noon, and Wired to Kill. He also released two singles, "Muddy River Water" and "Help is on the Way, Rozea", and contributed to the soundtracks of Sunset and Rocky Horror Show.
Milford's musical talents extended beyond his solo work, as he also co-wrote and performed the song "Justice" for the film Ciao! Manhattan, which was produced by Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil. He also performed with the made-for-TV group Moon in several TV movies.
Sadly, Richard Kim Milford's life was cut short when he passed away on June 16, 1988, at the age of 37, due to complications from heart surgery. Despite his untimely demise, his legacy lives on through his impressive body of work in the entertainment industry.
