Paul Richards

Paul Richards

Deceased · Born: Nov 23, 1924 · Died: Dec 10, 1974

Known For

Beneath the Planet of the ApesBeneath the Planet of the Apes
The St. Valentine's Day MassacreThe St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The Unknown TerrorThe Unknown Terror
I Escaped from Devil's IslandI Escaped from Devil's Island

Personal Details

BornNov 23, 1924 Hollywood, California, USA
Spouse

  • Monica Keating

    ( Jun 3, 1950 to Dec 10, 1974 )

  • Paula Morgan

    ( Sep 1, 1948 to Jul 9, 2025 )

Biography

Paul Richards, a renowned actor, was born on November 23, 1924, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, USA, a place where the American film industry was flourishing.

He is best recognized for his remarkable performances in various films, including the cult classic Beneath the Planet of the Apes, released in 1970, the drama Monkey on My Back, which premiered in 1957, and the iconic crime thriller Kiss Me Deadly, which debuted in 1955.

Throughout his life, Paul Richards was married twice, first to Monica Keating and then to Paula Morgan.

Sadly, his life came to an end on December 10, 1974, in Culver City, California, USA.

Career

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1974
The Tribe
The Tribe as Narrator (voice)
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1973
I Escaped from Devil's Island
I Escaped from Devil's Island as Maj. Marteau
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Savage
Savage as Peter Brooks
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1972
The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad as Dan Logan
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1970
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Beneath the Planet of the Apes as Mendez
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The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again as Sam Braham
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1967
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre as Charles Fischetti
{"id":10460,"title":"Bonanza","year":1966,"character":"Russ Wharton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bonanza","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10460.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Bonanza
Bonanza as Russ Wharton
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1961
The Lawless Years
The Lawless Years
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1960
Four Fast Guns
Four Fast Guns as Hoag
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1958
Blood Arrow
Blood Arrow as Brill
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1957
Hot Summer Night
Hot Summer Night as Elly Horn
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Monkey on My Back
Monkey on My Back as Rico, Drug Pusher (as Paul E. Richards)
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The Unknown Terror
The Unknown Terror as Peter Morgan
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1956
The Black Whip
The Black Whip as John Murdock
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Scandal Incorporated
Scandal Incorporated as Martin Ellis, lawyer
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The Houston Story
The Houston Story as Gordon Shay
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Tension at Table Rock
Tension at Table Rock as Sam Murdock
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1955
Tall Man Riding
Tall Man Riding as Peso Kid
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The Millionaire
The Millionaire as Peter Rowe
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1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Phantom of the Rue Morgue as Rene the Knife-thrower
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Playgirl
Playgirl as Wilbur
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The Silver Chalice
The Silver Chalice as Tigellinus (uncredited)
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Pushover
Pushover as Harry Wheeler (uncredited)
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Lassie
Lassie as Richard Barton
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1953
War Paint
War Paint as Trooper Perkins
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1951
Fixed Bayonets!
Fixed Bayonets! as Ramirez (uncredited)