Richard Farnsworth (1920–2000) |
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An American stuntman who, after more than 30 years in the business, moved into acting and became an acclaimed and respected character actor, Richard Farnsworth was a native of Los Angeles. He grew up around horses and as a teenager was offered an opportunity to ride in films. He appeared in horse-racing scenes and cavalry charges unbilled, first ...
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Born:in Los Angeles, California, USADied:(age 80) in Lincoln, New Mexico, USA |
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Actor (91 credits)
Actor (91 credits)
1993
The Fire Next Time
(TV Mini-Series)
Frank Morgan
Frank Morgan
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Frank Morgan
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... Frank Morgan
1993
The Wild West
(TV Mini-Series)
Teddy Blue Abbott
Teddy Blue Abbott
- Cowboys/Settlers
(1993)
... Teddy Blue Abbott (voice)
1992
The Boys of Twilight
(TV Series)
Sheriff Cody McPherson
Sheriff Cody McPherson
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Sheriff Cody McPherson
- Pilot
(1992)
... Sheriff Cody McPherson
1987
Highway to Heaven
(TV Series)
Grandpa Jet Sanders
Grandpa Jet Sanders
- A Dream of Wild Horses
(1987)
... Grandpa Jet Sanders
1985
Anne of Green Gables
(TV Mini-Series)
Matthew Cuthbert
Matthew Cuthbert
- Part 2
(1985)
... Matthew Cuthbert
- Part 1
(1985)
... Matthew Cuthbert
1981
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Ridge Fenton
Ridge Fenton
- The Cherokee Trail
(1981)
... Ridge Fenton
1971-1972
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Troy / Tate / Sourdough
Troy / Tate / Sourdough
- He Was Only Seven
(1972)
... Troy (as Dick Farnsworth)
- The Saddle Stiff
(1972)
... Tate (as Dick Farnsworth)
- Top Hand
(1971)
... Sourdough (as Dick Farnsworth)
1968
The Stalking Moon
(uncredited)
1967
Cimarron Strip
(TV Series)
Benefiel / Dusty Rhodes
Benefiel / Dusty Rhodes
- The Battleground
(1967)
... Benefiel (as Dick Farnsworth)
- Journey to a Hanging
(1967)
... Dusty Rhodes (as Dick Farnsworth)
1965-1967
The Big Valley
(TV Series)
Businessman / Bolin
Businessman / Bolin
- Image of Yesterday
(1967)
... Businessman (as Dick Farnsworth)
- The Odyssey of Jubal Tanner
(1965)
... Bolin (as Dick Farnsworth)
1960-1961
Laramie
(TV Series)
Hank / Gault Ranch Hand / Jim, Stage Driver / ...
Hank / Gault Ranch Hand / Jim, Stage Driver / ...
- The Tumbleweed Wagon
(1961)
... Hank (as Dick Farnsworth)
- Street of Hate
(1960)
... Gault Ranch Hand (as Dick Farnsworth)
- The Legend of Lily
(1960)
... Jim, Stage Driver (uncredited)
- Ride into Darkness
(1960)
... Manley (uncredited)
1960
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(TV Series)
Hal / Rance
Hal / Rance
- To the Victor
(1960)
... Hal (as Dick Farnsworth)
- The Partners
(1960)
... Rance (as Dick Farnsworth)
1959
State Trooper
(TV Series)
Caleb Smith
Caleb Smith
- Lonely Valley
(1959)
... Caleb Smith (as Dick Farnsworth)
1956
Zane Grey Theater
(TV Series)
Trooper
Trooper
- Star Over Texas
(1956)
... Trooper (as Dick Farnsworth)
1951-1954
The Adventures of Kit Carson
(TV Series)
Army Wagon Driver / Henchman Farnsworth / Henchman Pete
Army Wagon Driver / Henchman Farnsworth / Henchman Pete
- The Gatling Gun
(1954)
... Army Wagon Driver (as Dick Farnsworth)
- The Desperate Sheriff
(1951)
... Henchman Farnsworth (uncredited)
- Fury at Red Gulch
(1951)
... Henchman Pete (uncredited)
1953
The Wild One
(uncredited)
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Stunts (87 credits)
Stunts (87 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (9 credits)
Self (9 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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(1990s) TV commercial: Little Caesar's pizza restaurants See more »Alternate Names:
Dick FarnsworthHeight:
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David Lynch was very good, very patient with us, and the reaction in the United States seems pretty good. See more »Trivia:
Billy Crystal singled out Farnsworth at the 72nd Academy Awards telling everyone it was "great to see him, and his nomination was a great story." See more »Star Sign:
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