Richard Rust

Richard Rust

Deceased · Born: Jul 13, 1935 · Died: Nov 9, 1994

1961
1960
1955

Personal Details

BornJul 13, 1935 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Ute Karin Guttler

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 1, 1966 )
  • Dionne Van Hessen

    ( Aug 27, 1956 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Karen Holland Cutler

    ( Aug 7, 1954 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Leslie

    ( May 10, 2025 to Nov 9, 1994 )
Parents
  • Paul Drummond Rust Jr.
  • Hannah Holladay McEwan
Relatives
  • Paul Drummond Rust III (Sibling)
  • Holladay Lee McEwan Rust (Sibling)

Biography

The subject of our discussion is a man who was dealt a difficult hand in life from a young age. His mother tragically passed away when he was just five years old, leaving him to be raised by his aunt. His father, a naval officer, was likely often away from home, which would have made his upbringing even more challenging.

Despite these early hardships, the individual in question went on to pursue a career in the performing arts. He studied at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, located at 340 East 54th Street. His time at the playhouse would have provided him with a solid foundation in acting, which would serve him well in his future endeavors.

As a young actor, he had the opportunity to tread the boards of Broadway, replacing a principal cast member in the play "Long Day's Journey Into Night" in the late 1950s. This production starred the renowned Fredric March and Florence Eldridge, March's wife, at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

In his personal life, the subject was married to Dionne Van Hessen and had three children with her: Dorinda, Rachel, and Richard. Unfortunately, this marriage would come to an end in divorce.

In his free time, the individual was interested in a variety of hobbies and activities. He enjoyed reading about mysticism and religion, painting in oils, sailing, swimming, listening to music, and even water skiing. His artistic side was evident in his decision to spend a year in Mexico in the early 1960s, where he honed his painting skills.

The subject's acting career was marked by a number of notable roles, including the Hank Tabor role in the TV series "Sam Benedict" in 1962. He won this part over 60 other competitors, thanks to his extensive acting experience and impressive educational background.

In addition to his work on "Sam Benedict," the individual appeared in a number of cult classic films, including "Underworld U.S.A." (1961),"Naked Angels" (1969),and "Homicidal" (1961). These movies have developed a devoted following over the years and can often be found selling for exorbitant prices on online marketplaces like eBay.

Career

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1988
Double Revenge
Double Revenge as Sheriff Blanchfield
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1977
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1973
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Kid Blue
Kid Blue as Train Robber #2
{"id":34679,"title":"The Last Movie","year":"1971","character":"Pisco","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34679.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
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1969
Naked Angels
Naked Angels as Fingers
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1966
Alvarez Kelly
Alvarez Kelly as Sgt. Hatcher
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1963
Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Charles Fuller
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1962
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Taras Bulba
Taras Bulba as Captain Alex
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1961
Underworld U.S.A.
Underworld U.S.A. as Gus Cottahee
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Homicidal
Homicidal as Jim Nesbitt
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1960
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This Rebel Breed
This Rebel Breed as Buck Madison
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The Westerner
The Westerner as Deputy Tyson
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1959
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Black Saddle
Black Saddle as Peck Martin
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1958
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 as Ship's Cabin Boy (uncredited)
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Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Weeb
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Detective Charlie