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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Filmography
all 73
TV Shows 39
Movies 34
self 1
Voice 1
Case 347 (2020)
Imposters (2017)
Parts Per Billion (2014)
Scandal (2012)
Torchwood (2006)
The Unit (2006)
Criminal Minds (2005)
Desperate Housewives (2004)
Audrey's Rain (2003)
Vampire Clan (2002)
Home Room (2002)
24 (2001)
Crossing Jordan (2001)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Judging Amy (1999)
Becker (1998)
Star Kid (1997)
Brooklyn South (1997)
Two Voices (1997)
The Practice (1997)
Playing Dangerous 2 (1996)
Dog Watch (1996)
Touched by an Angel (1994)
Not in My Family (1993)
Just My Imagination (1992)
Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
A Killing in a Small Town (1990)
Christine Cromwell (1989)
Heartland (1989)
thirtysomething (1987)
Jake and the Fatman (1987)
Happy Hour (1987)
Designing Women (1986)
Matlock (1986)
Acceptable Risks (1986)
Embassy (1985)
Challenge of a Lifetime (1985)
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Hunter (1984)
Night Court (1984)
Just Our Luck (1983)
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain (1982)
St. Elsewhere (1982)
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain (1982)
The Night the Bridge Fell Down (1980)
Little Women (1978)
The Love Boat (1977)
Operation Petticoat (1977)
The White Buffalo (1977)
Bug (1975)
The Family Kovack (1974)
The Waltons (1972)
McMillan & Wife (1971)
Medical Center (1969)
Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1950-01-23
Deathday2021-03-18 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceFort Worth, United States
RelationshipsJean Smart (1987 - 2021)
SpouseJean Smart
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsRichard M. Gilliland, Richard Morris Gilliland
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