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Dick Simmons

Dick Simmons

Actor · 1913–2003 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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Biography

Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).

Acted in 72

1970s

  1. 1977

    Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready

    Major

  2. 1971

    The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler

    Adams

1950s

  1. 1959

    Black Saddle

    (uncredited) · 1 episode

  2. Rawhide

    Stranger · 1 episode

    77
  3. 1957

    Leave It to Beaver

    Kenneth Langley · 2 episodes

    74

  4. Perry Mason

    Mr. Ogden · 1 episode

    81
  5. 1955

    Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

    Sergeant William Preston · 75 episodes

  6. It's Always Fair Weather

    Mr. Grigman (uncredited)

    76

  7. The Scarlet Coat

    Sergeant with Signalman (uncredited)

  8. 1954

    A Star Is Born

    Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)

    82

  9. Lassie

    Sgt. Major Hardwick · 2 episodes

    65

  10. Rear Window

    Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)

    90

  11. Man with the Steel Whip

    Jerry Randall / El Latigo (as Richard Simmons)

  12. Men of the Fighting Lady

    Lt. Wayne Kimbrell

  13. Dragonfly Squadron

    Col. Wolf Schuller

  14. 1953

    Flight Nurse

    Tommy Metcalf

  15. Letter to Loretta

    Greg Wells · 1 episode

  16. Revlon Mirror Theatre

    Lieutenant Harrigan · 1 episode

  17. Remains to Be Seen

    Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

  18. Woman They Almost Lynched

    Army Captain

  19. Battle Circus

    Capt. Norson

    59

  20. Above and Beyond

    Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)

  21. 1952

    Desperate Search

    Communicator (Vancouver Radio)

  22. Mr. & Mrs. North

    Arthur Lyndon (uncredited), Mr. Reese · 1 episode

  23. The Ford Television Theatre

    Hugh Campion · 2 episodes

  24. Four Star Playhouse

    Detective, Manville Harlan · 1 episode

    74

  25. I Dream of Jeanie

    Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)

  26. Glory Alley

    Dan

  27. 1951

    I'll See You in My Dreams

    Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)

    71

  28. Angels in the Outfield

    Larry Moss (uncredited)

    74

  29. The Red Skelton Show

    Mr. East-Station Owner · 1 episode

    79

  30. The Well

    Mickey McClure

  31. The Adventures of Kit Carson

    Land Agent, King Holman, Bill Tucker · 1 episode

  32. No Questions Asked

    Gordon N. Jessman

    65
  33. 1950

    Dial 1119

    Television Announcer

  34. Duchess of Idaho

    Alec I. Collins

1940s

  1. 1949

    Look for the Silver Lining

    Henry Doran

  2. The Great Sinner

    Gambler with Betting Story (uncredited)

    67

  3. Act of Violence

    Veteran (uncredited)

    78
  4. 1948

    The Three Musketeers

    Count de Wardes (uncredited)

    71

  5. Easter Parade

    Al (uncredited)

    77

  6. The Pirate

    Captain (uncredited)

    70

  7. On an Island with You

    George Blaine

  8. Three Daring Daughters

    Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary

  9. 1947

    This Time for Keeps

    Gordon

  10. Undercover Maisie

    Gilfred I. Rogers

  11. 1946

    Love Laughs at Andy Hardy

    Dane Kittridge

  12. Lady in the Lake

    Chris Lavery

    63
  13. 1943

    Thousands Cheer

    Fred Avery

  14. Pilot #5

    Henry Willoughby Claven

  15. The Youngest Profession

    Douglas Sutton

  16. 1942

    Stand by for Action

    Lt. (jg) Royce

  17. Seven Sweethearts

    Paul Brandt, George's Beau

  18. 1941

    King of the Texas Rangers

    Red Cameron

  19. Sergeant York

    Marching Soldier (uncredited)

    77

  20. Pirates on Horseback

    Cheated Gambler

  21. 1940

    King of the Royal Mounted

    Const. Carter

  22. One Million B.C.

    Shell Person

1930s

  1. 1939

    On Dress Parade

    H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)

  2. 1936

    A Million to One

    Friend