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Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 30, 1929
Age97
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Zodiac SignAries - (see also Richard Dysart's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPortraying Leland McKenzie on 'L.A. Law'

Intro

Richard Dysart was an American actor best known for his role as Leland McKenzie on the long-running NBC television drama 'L.A. Law.' He appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions throughout his career.

Early Life & Background

Richard Dysart was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Maine. He attended Emerson College in Boston after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Career Highlights

  • Played Leland McKenzie on 'L.A. Law' (1986–1994), winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1992
  • Appeared in films such as 'The Thing' (1982), 'Pale Rider' (1985), and 'Being There' (1979)
  • Acted on Broadway, including roles in 'That Championship Season' and 'All in Good Time'

Trivia

  • Dysart was one of the founding members of the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
  • He provided the voice of Uncle Pom in the English-language version of 'Castle in the Sky.'

FAQs

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How old is Richard Dysart?

Richard Dysart is 97 years old.

When was Richard Dysart born?

Richard Dysart was born the 30 March 1929.

Where is Richard Dysart from?

Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About March 30th, 1929, in brief:

  • Day of the week: March 30th, 1929 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dysart
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245466/