Richard Gilliland
Known for Acting · 70 credits
- Born
- 1950-01-23
- Died
- 2021-03-18
- Place of birth
- Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Richard M. Gilliland · Richard Morris Gilliland
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and movie actor.
Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.
Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock.
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Known For
TV Shows (40)
Criminal Minds
2005
as Bob Orci
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Mr. Steiner / Stan Brock / Charlene 'Living Doll'
Dexter
2006
24
2001
as Stan Cotter
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Dr. Avedon
The Love Boat
1977
as Ron / Wally Fontaine / Alvin Beale / Lyle Blatnick
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Steve Landon / Charles Weatherly
Crossing Jordan
2001
as Charles Monroe
The Waltons
1972
as Arlington Wescott 'Jonesy' Jones
The Practice
1997
as Attorney Walter Myron
Hunter
1984
as Ralph Ormond
Matlock
1986
as Jeffrey Spidell / Gil Stoddard
Judging Amy
1999
as Dr. Brent Reynolds
Scandal
2012
as Barry
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Stan Miller
Night Court
1984
as Brian Kapshaw
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Tim Fitzsimmons
Party of Five
1994
as Mr. Reeves
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
as Ronnie Morgan
The Unit
2006
as Ellis Kapp
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Frank / Raven (voice)
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
Joan of Arcadia
2003
as Mayor Albert Dunbar
Torchwood
2006
as Congressman Morganthall
Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Elliot Edwards
Hotel
1982
as Joe
Early Edition
1996
as Fred Meanwell
thirtysomething
1987
as Jeffrey Milgrom
Becker
1998
as Frank
Designing Women
1986
as J.D. Shackleford
Medical Center
1969
as David Weldman
McMillan & Wife
1971
as Sgt. Steve DiMaggio
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Canford
Imposters
2017
as Arlen Jonson
Brooklyn South
1997
as Neil Jessop
Operation Petticoat
1977
as Lt. Nick Holden
Police Story
1988
Little Women
1978
as Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence
Heartland
1989
as Tom Stafford
Just Our Luck
1983
as Keith Burrows
Movies (30)
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982
as Pervis
The White Buffalo
1977
as Corporal Kileen
Case 347
2020
as Gustaf Berchum
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
2013
as Hugh
Parts Per Billion
2014
as Anchor 1
Stay Hungry
1976
as Hal
Star Kid
1997
as Roland Griffith
Vampire Clan
2002
as Sgt. Ben Odom
A Killing in a Small Town
1990
as Dale Morrison
Acceptable Risks
1986
as David Kohler
Bug
1975
as Gerald Metbaum
Just My Imagination
1992
as Carl Chester
Audrey's Rain
2003
as Terry Lloyd
Not in My Family
1993
as Tom Worth
The West Side Waltz
1995
as Neil
The Designing Women Reunion
2003
Dog Watch
1997
as Orlanser
Happy Hour
1987
as Blakely
The Man Next Door
1996
as Moe
Two Voices
1997
as Louis McClennon
Embassy
1985
as Ted Davidson
Challenge of a Lifetime
1985
as Will Brodsky
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
1982
as Arlington Wescott 'Jonesy' Jones III
The Powder Puff Principle
2006
as Andy
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
1982
as Arlington 'Jonesy' Wescott Jones III
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
1982
as Jonesy
Unwed Father
1974
as Jeff
Playing Dangerous 2
1996
as Jack Harrison
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
1980
as Harvey Lewis
The Family Kovack
1974
as Lennie Kovack
About Richard Gilliland
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and movie actor. Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Ma… With 70 credits spanning from 1969 to 2020, Richard Gilliland has appeared in 30 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular Richard Gilliland Movies
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) — as Pervis
- The White Buffalo (1977) — as Corporal Kileen
- Case 347 (2020) — as Gustaf Berchum
- Call Me Crazy: A Five Film (2013) — as Hugh
- Parts Per Billion (2014) — as Anchor 1
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