Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Deceased · Born: Jun 26, 1924 · Died: Feb 3, 2014

1974
1964

Personal Details

BornJun 26, 1924 Zion, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Pearl Smith Biddle
  • Ralph William Bull

Biography

Born on a summer's day, June 26, 1924, in Zion, Illinois, a small town nestled in the heart of the American Midwest, Richard Bull embarked on a journey that would span nearly nine decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

As an accomplished actor, Bull's impressive repertoire included notable roles in iconic productions such as Little House on the Prairie, Sugar, and The Andromeda Strain, cementing his status as a beloved figure in the industry.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Bull's personal life was filled with love and companionship, as he was married to the lovely Barbara Collentine.

Sadly, on February 3, 2014, Richard Bull's remarkable life came to a close, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come.

Career

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2008
Witless Protection
Witless Protection as Sheriff Smoot
{"id":10427,"title":"Sugar","year":"2008","character":"Earl Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sugar-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f0sf49722dg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f0sf49722dg.jpg"},"released":1}
Sugar
Sugar as Earl Higgins
{"id":46972,"title":"Osso Bucco","year":"2008","character":"Old Man Diner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/osso-bucco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46972.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46972.jpg"},"released":1}
Osso Bucco
Osso Bucco as Old Man Diner
{"id":5276,"title":"Let's Go to Prison","year":"2006","character":"Board Member #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lets-go-to-prison","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75bc9a9h1gl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75bc9a9h1gl0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison as Board Member #2
{"id":17018,"title":"Normal","year":"2003","character":"Roy Sr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/normal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17018.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17018.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Normal
Normal as Roy Sr.
{"id":60141,"title":"Where Pigeons Go to Die","year":"1990","character":"Dr. Sand","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-pigeons-go-to-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60141.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60141.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":162290,"title":"Little House: Look Back to Yesterday","year":"1983","character":"Nels Oleson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-house-look-back-to-yesterday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162290.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":162005,"title":"Little House: Bless All the Dear Children","year":"1983","character":"Nels Oleson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-house-bless-all-the-dear-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162005.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162005.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94037,"title":"The Golden Gate Murders","year":"1979","character":"Deputy Coroner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-golden-gate-murders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94037.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Golden Gate Murders
The Golden Gate Murders as Deputy Coroner
{"id":81091,"title":"A Different Story","year":"1978","character":"Mr. Cooke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-different-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81091.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":1910,"title":"Little House on the Prairie","year":1978,"character":"Nels Oleson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/little-house-on-the-prairie-1974","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1910.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":164105,"title":"A Sensitive, Passionate Man","year":"1977","character":"Dr. Lazerow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-sensitive-passionate-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164105.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164105.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":164433,"title":"Mr. Sycamore","year":"1975","character":"Dr. Fernfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-sycamore","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164433.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Mr. Sycamore
Mr. Sycamore as Dr. Fernfield
{"id":164698,"title":"Newman's Law","year":"1974","character":"Immigration Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/newmans-law-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164698.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Newman's Law
Newman's Law as Immigration Man
{"id":81597,"title":"Heatwave!","year":"1974","character":"Health Department Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heatwave-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81597.jpg"},"released":1}
Heatwave!
Heatwave! as Health Department Official
{"id":32649,"title":"The Parallax View","year":"1974","character":"Parallax Goon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-parallax-view","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28muk8gh4q1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28muk8gh4q1g.jpg"},"released":1}
The Parallax View
The Parallax View as Parallax Goon
{"id":86587,"title":"Moonfire","year":"1973","character":"Hawkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moonfire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86587.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86587.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Moonfire
Moonfire as Hawkins
{"id":164893,"title":"The President's Plane Is Missing","year":"1973","character":"First Controller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-presidents-plane-is-missing-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164893.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164893.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":32523,"title":"Executive Action","year":"1973","character":"Gunman - Team A","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/executive-action","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32523.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32523.jpg"},"released":1}
Executive Action
Executive Action as Gunman - Team A
{"id":11814,"title":"Breezy","year":"1973","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breezy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/atg8qsqe0680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/atg8qsqe0680.jpg"},"released":1}
Breezy
Breezy as Doctor
{"id":6684,"title":"High Plains Drifter","year":"1973","character":"Asa Goodwin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-plains-drifter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ev30m7g0m80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ev30m7g0m80.jpg"},"released":1}
High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter as Asa Goodwin
{"id":81747,"title":"Ulzana's Raid","year":"1972","character":"Ginsford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ulzanas-raid-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81747.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81747.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Ulzana's Raid
Ulzana's Raid as Ginsford
{"id":64991,"title":"Sweet, Sweet Rachel","year":"1971","character":"Lt. Fisher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-sweet-rachel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64991.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":86835,"title":"Man and Boy","year":"1971","character":"Thornhill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-and-boy-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86835.jpg"},"released":1}
Man and Boy
Man and Boy as Thornhill
{"id":26618,"title":"Lawman","year":"1971","character":"Dusaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lawman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6l61r5l7v7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6l61r5l7v7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Lawman
Lawman as Dusaine
{"id":12009,"title":"The Andromeda Strain","year":"1971","character":"Air Force Major","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-andromeda-strain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7har3s20r1u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7har3s20r1u0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Air Force Major
{"id":87108,"title":"Move","year":"1970","character":"Keith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/move","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87108.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Move
Move as Keith
{"id":65255,"title":"The Secret Life of an American Wife","year":"1968","character":"Howard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-life-of-an-american-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65255.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":23985,"title":"The Stalking Moon","year":"1968","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stalking-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23985.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12019,"title":"The Thomas Crown Affair","year":"1968","character":"Booth Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-thomas-crown-affair-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6imd45k8nbv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6imd45k8nbv0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14328,"title":"Hour of the Gun","year":"1967","character":"Thomas Fitch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hour-of-the-gun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14328.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14328.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Hour of the Gun
Hour of the Gun as Thomas Fitch
{"id":12566,"title":"In Like Flint","year":"1967","character":"Newscaster (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-like-flint","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ma1j8jq1bp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ma1j8jq1bp0.jpg"},"released":1}
In Like Flint
In Like Flint as Newscaster (uncredited)
{"id":65539,"title":"The Satan Bug","year":"1965","character":"Eric Cavanaugh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-satan-bug","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78jn3pf57b20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78jn3pf57b20.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Satan Bug
The Satan Bug as Eric Cavanaugh
{"id":1223,"title":"Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea","year":1965,"character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/voyage-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1223.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1223.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82148,"title":"Della","year":"1964","character":"Mark Nodella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/della","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82148.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Della
Della as Mark Nodella
{"id":94720,"title":"Tales of Frankenstein","year":"1958","character":"Max Halpert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tales-of-frankenstein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94720.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":201085,"title":"The True Story of Lynn Stuart","year":"1958","character":"Customs Officer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-true-story-of-lynn-stuart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201085.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201085.jpg"},"released":1}
The True Story of Lynn Stuart
The True Story of Lynn Stuart as Customs Officer (uncredited)
{"id":96451,"title":"Fear Strikes Out","year":"1957","character":"Reporter Slade (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fear-strikes-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96451.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Fear Strikes Out
Fear Strikes Out as Reporter Slade (uncredited)
{"id":66796,"title":"Operation Mad Ball","year":"1957","character":"Military Police Sergeant (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/operation-mad-ball","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66796.jpg"},"released":1}
Operation Mad Ball
Operation Mad Ball as Military Police Sergeant (uncredited)