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Richard Deacon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 14, 1921 |
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| Died | August 08, 1984 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Richard Deacon's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Mel Cooley on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and Fred Rutherford on 'Leave It to Beaver' |
Intro
Richard Deacon was an American character actor best known for his roles in classic television sitcoms such as 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Leave It to Beaver'.
Early Life & Background
Richard Deacon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Southwest High School in Los Angeles after his family moved to California during his youth. He served in the United States Army during World War II before pursuing a career in acting.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Mel Cooley on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' (1961–1966)
- Played Fred Rutherford on 'Leave It to Beaver' (1957–1963)
- Appeared in films such as 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1956) and 'The Birds' (1963)
- Hosted the PBS-TV program 'The Microwave Gourmet' during the 1980s
Trivia
- Known for his tall stature and bald head, which became his trademark look on television.
- Authored several cookbooks focused on microwave cooking.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Richard Deacon born?
Richard Deacon was born the 14 May 1921.
Where is Richard Deacon from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 14th, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 14th, 1921 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Moonbeams by All-Star Trio
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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