Richard Eastham

Richard Eastham

Deceased · Born: Jun 22, 1916 · Died: Jul 10, 2005

Personal Details

BornJun 22, 1916 Opelousas, Louisiana, USA

Biography

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Emily Dickinson was a renowned American poet, writer, and recluse, known for her unconventional and innovative approach to poetry. Born on December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts, she was the second of three children to Edward Dickinson, a prominent lawyer and politician, and Emily Norcross Dickinson, a homemaker. Dickinson's early life was marked by a strong emphasis on education and literature, with her father serving as the president of Amherst College. She attended the Amherst Academy and later Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, now known as Mount Holyoke College, where she studied literature and philosophy.

Despite her reclusive nature, Dickinson maintained a significant correspondence with family and friends, writing over 1,000 letters throughout her life. Her poetry, characterized by its unique style, imagery, and exploration of themes such as death, love, and spirituality, was largely unknown during her lifetime. It wasn't until after her death that her sister Lavinia discovered the extensive collection of poems Emily had written, and they were published to great acclaim.

Dickinson's poetry is celebrated for its lyricism, depth, and originality, and she is now considered one of the most important American poets of all time. Her work has been translated into many languages, and she has inspired countless artists, writers, and musicians. Despite the challenges she faced as a woman writer in a male-dominated society, Dickinson's legacy continues to endure, and her poetry remains a powerful and enduring part of American literary heritage.

Richard Eastham, a notable character actor of the 1950s and 1960s, was a face familiar to many yet a name largely unknown. Born Dickinson Swift Eastham on June 22, 1916, in the charming town of Opelousas, Louisiana, he initially embarked on a musical career, showcasing his exceptional baritone voice during his time at Washington University.

Eastham's remarkable musical career reached its pinnacle when he had the esteemed privilege of serving as Ezio Pinza's understudy in the iconic Broadway production of "South Pacific," having the unique opportunity to share the stage with the illustrious Mary Martin and the talented Janet Blair.

In addition to his notable performance in "South Pacific," Eastham also co-starred alongside the legendary Ethel Merman in an early 1950s production of "Call Me Madam," solidifying his status as a talented and versatile performer.

Eastham's foray into the world of cinema commenced with a memorable appearance in the Fox musical "There's No Business Like Show Business" in 1954, a film that showcased his impressive range and charisma on the big screen.

Furthermore, Eastham made his television debut with a captivating musical performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1949, introducing his talents to a wider audience and cementing his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.

Noted character actor, Eastham, was renowned for his commanding on-screen presence, effortlessly transitioning between portrayals of principled characters and ruthless villains in crime dramas and westerns. Throughout his extensive filmography, he made notable appearances in a diverse range of projects, including the 1957 thriller "Man on Fire", the 1960 family-friendly adventure "Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus", the 1965 comedy "That Darn Cat!", the 1966 comedy "Not with My Wife, You Don't!", the 1966 crime caper "Murderers' Row", the 1973 adaptation of Mark Twain's classic novel "Tom Sawyer", and the 1974 action-drama "McQ".

Noteworthy television appearances by the esteemed individual in question included a plethora of guest spots on various popular series, such as the esteemed lawyer-centric drama "Perry Mason", the rugged cowboy-themed show "Bat Masterson", the high-stakes rescue series "Ripcord", the iconic western "Bonanza", the crime-busting program "The F.B.I.", the gritty detective series "Kojak", the long-running family drama "Barnaby Jones", the classic coming-of-age series "The Waltons", and the lavish prime-time soap "Falcon Crest".

Furthermore, this talented individual had the distinction of introducing and narrating the western series "Tombstone Territory", showcasing their versatility and range. Additionally, they played recurring roles on the critically acclaimed family drama "Bright Promise" and the iconic superhero series "Wonder Woman", solidifying their status as a respected and sought-after television personality.

Career

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1982
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1981
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1980
Condominium
Condominium as Tom Forrester
{"id":163388,"title":"Salvage 1","year":"1979","character":"Commentator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/salvage-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163388.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163388.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Salvage 1
Salvage 1 as Commentator
{"id":164409,"title":"Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan","year":"1975","character":"Investigator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/attack-on-terror-the-fbi-vs-the-ku-klux-klan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164409.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164409.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":10208,"title":"Wonder Woman","year":1975,"character":"General Phil Blankenship","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wonder-woman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/69eess7fp8a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/69eess7fp8a0.jpg"},"released":1}
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman as General Phil Blankenship
{"id":86418,"title":"The Missiles of October","year":"1974","character":"Gen. David M. Shoup, USMC Commandant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-missiles-of-october","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86418.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
The Missiles of October
The Missiles of October as Gen. David M. Shoup, USMC Commandant
{"id":23481,"title":"McQ","year":"1974","character":"Walter Forrester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mcq","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7fte1o81sd50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7fte1o81sd50.jpg"},"released":1}
McQ
McQ as Walter Forrester
{"id":8610,"title":"Kojak","year":1974,"character":"Jack Seymour","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kojak-1973","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg"},"released":1}
Kojak
Kojak as Jack Seymour
{"id":22343,"title":"Tom Sawyer","year":"1973","character":"Doc Robinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tom-sawyer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/785mp4se98l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/785mp4se98l0.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer as Doc Robinson
{"id":7198,"title":"Battle for the Planet of the Apes","year":"1973","character":"Mutant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60dnb9c134b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60dnb9c134b0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":164893,"title":"The President's Plane Is Missing","year":"1973","character":"Gen. Colton","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":10275,"title":"Cannon","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cannon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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1969
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The Last of the Powerseekers
The Last of the Powerseekers as Anthony Mathesson III
{"id":10323,"title":"The Mod Squad","year":1969,"character":"Harrison Cochran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-mod-squad","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10323.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10323.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad as Harrison Cochran
{"id":10348,"title":"The Invaders","year":1967,"character":"Carl Vanders","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-invaders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10348.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Invaders
The Invaders as Carl Vanders
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1966
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Murderers' Row
Murderers' Row as Dr. Norman Solaris
{"id":3635,"title":"That Darn Cat!","year":"1965","character":"Supervisor Newton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-darn-cat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j1531pva6jo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j1531pva6jo.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
That Darn Cat!
That Darn Cat! as Supervisor Newton
{"id":66279,"title":"Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus","year":"1960","character":"Colonel Sam Castle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/toby-tyler-or-ten-weeks-with-a-circus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6on1t647shm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6on1t647shm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson as Orin Dilts
{"id":1342,"title":"Perry Mason","year":1960,"character":"Deputy D.A. Parness","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/perry-mason-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lakj624b5p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lakj624b5p0.jpg"},"released":1}
Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Deputy D.A. Parness
{"id":66721,"title":"Man on Fire","year":"1957","character":"Bryan Seward","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-on-fire-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66721.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66721.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Man on Fire
Man on Fire as Bryan Seward
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Tombstone Territory
Tombstone Territory as Harris Claibourne / Narrator
{"id":22474,"title":"There's No Business Like Show Business","year":"1954","character":"Lew Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theres-no-business-like-show-business","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22474.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
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1959
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1951
The Six Men
The Six Men as Screenplay