Biography
Richard Lewis Springthorpe is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. As a musician, he is known for the 1981 No.1 single "Jessie's Girl", which became a blockbuster of 1980s pop rock music and helped establish the emerging music video age. As an actor, Springfield is known for playing Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital. He originated the character from 1981–1983 and then returned to play him again from 2005–2008.
Acted in 45
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
Gonzo Girl
Movie
- 2021
Traces
Carl
- 2020
2010s
- 2015
- 2014
Rick Springfield: Stripped Down
Movie
- 2013
- 2012
An Affair of the Heart
Movie
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
EFX Alive starring Rick Springfield
EFX Master, Merlin, P.T. Barnum, Harry Houdini, H.G. Wells
- 2001
Dying to Dance
Dave Lennox
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Loyal Opposition
Senator Barklay
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1994
A Change of Place
Philip
Robin's Hoods
Nick Collins · 21 episodes
- 1993
In the Shadows, Someone's Watching
Movie
- 1992
Human Target
Christopher Chance · 7 episodes
- 1991
Silent Motive
Brad
- 1990
Dead Reckoning
Kyle Rath
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1984
Hard to Hold
James Roberts
- 1982
The Magic Statue
Rick
1970s
- 1979
California Fever
TV
- 1978
In the Beginning
TV
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
Mission: Magic!
Rick Springfield (voice) · 16 episodes
Sound 1
Appearances23
2020s
- 2026
Brothers Broken
self
- 2023
500 Days of Silence
Self
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2014
Lennon or McCartney
Self
- 2013
Sound City
Self
- 2012
- 2010
Rick Springfield: Video Vault - A 30-Year Career Music Video Compilation
Self/Performer
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Self · 1 episode
- 2006
Rick Springfield - Live in Rockford
Himself
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Linda Blair: Turning Heads
self
1990s
- 1999
1980s
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
- 1981
- 1980
No release date
I Want My '80s Tour Live
Self