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Richard Mulligan

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

BornNovember 13, 1932
DiedSeptember 26, 2000 (age 67)
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Richard Mulligan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForBest known for his roles as Burt Campbell in the television sitcom 'Soap' and Dr. Harry Weston in the sitcom 'Empty Nest'.

Intro

Richard Mulligan was an American actor known for his work in television, film, and stage. He was best recognized for his comedic roles and received critical acclaim for his performances, particularly in television sitcoms.

Early Life & Background

Richard Mulligan was born on November 13, 1932, in New York City. He attended Columbia University and initially had aspirations of becoming a playwright before turning to acting.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Burt Campbell in 'Soap' (1977–1981), earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Played Dr. Harry Weston in 'Empty Nest' (1988–1995), for which he won another Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe
  • Appeared in films such as 'Little Big Man' (1970) and 'Scavenger Hunt' (1979)
  • Guest-starred in numerous television shows and was active in both comedic and dramatic roles

Trivia

  • He was the younger brother of director Robert Mulligan.
  • His portrayal of eccentric characters made him a favorite in ensemble comedy casts.
  • He won both the Emmy and Golden Globe for his role in 'Empty Nest'.

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When was Richard Mulligan born?

Richard Mulligan was born the 13 November 1932.

Where is Richard Mulligan from?

New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About November 13th, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 13, 1932, the Holland Tunnel opened, providing a vehicular passage beneath the Hudson River between New York City and Jersey City, New Jersey.
  • Day of the week: November 13th, 1932 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Mulligan
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0612134/