Richard Romanus, a highly acclaimed American actor of Lebanese ancestry, entered this world on February 28, 1943, in the charming town of Barre, Vermont. He was the offspring of Eileen (née Maloof),a devoted mother, and Dr. Raymond Romanos, a respected father. Romanus's family life was further enriched by the presence of his younger brother, Robert, who would also follow in his footsteps to pursue a career in the acting profession.
Personal Details
BornFeb 8, 1943 Barre, Vermont, USA
Spouse
Anthea Sylbert
( Aug 11, 1985 to Dec 23, 2023 )Tina Romanus
( May 20, 1967 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
- Raymond Daniel Romanos
- Eileen Dorothy Maloof
Relatives
- Robert Romanus (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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2003

The Young Black Stallion as Ben Ishak
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2001

Nailed as Uncle Robert
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1995

The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise as Penguinetti
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Diagnosis Murder as Dr. Ed Quiller
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1994

Cops and Robbersons as Fred Lutz
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1993

Point of No Return as Fahd Bahktiar
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1992

To Protect and Serve as Captain Malouf
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1991

The Entertainers as Chick
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Oscar as Vendettii
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1988

The Couch Trip as Harvey Michaels
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Hollywood Heartbreak as Niles Gregory
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1987

Ghost of a Chance as Julio Mendez
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1986

Murphy's Law as Frank Vincenzo
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1985

MacGyver as Joey Bennett
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1984

Protocol as Emir
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More Than Murder as Bordante
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Second Sight: A Love Story as Dr. Ross Harkin
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Tales from the Darkside as Frank Bigalow
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1983

Strangers Kiss as Frank Silva
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The A-Team as Jackie Martell
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1982

Hey Good Lookin' as Vinnie (voice)
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Pandemonium as Jarrett
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1981

Heavy Metal as Harry Canyon (voice)
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1980

Sitting Ducks as Moose Joe Mastaki
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1979

Gold of the Amazon Women as Luis Escobar
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1978

Hawaii Five-O as Johnny Noah
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1977

Night Terror as The Killer
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Wizards as Weehawk (voice)
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1975

Russian Roulette as Raymond "Rags" Ragulia
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1974

The Dion Brothers as Carlo
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Kojak as Det. Sam Calucci
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1973

Mean Streets as Michael Longo
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1970

Night Chase as Young Fisherman
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1968

The Ghastly Ones as Don
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1999

If You Believe as Writer