Biography
Richard Fitzpatrick (born January 1, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American actor who has worked professionally for more than forty years, making his debut in the Canadian television series Police Surgeon (1974). A member of both ACTRA and SAG-AFTRA, he is a prolific character actor who frequently portrays authority figures such as police officers, military personnel, officials, priests, and doctors across approximately 200 film and television credits. He is happily married and has one son, Alex. His most notable film credits include Timmy in Good Will Hunting (1997, directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams), The Chief in The Boondock Saints (1999) and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009), Rob Stevens in The Recruit (2003, starring Al Pacino and Colin Farrell), Deputy Commissioner Wagner in 16 Blocks (2006), Michael Rochford in Breach (2007, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger), Seamus Muldoon in Survival of the Dead (2009), a Police Chief in The Boondock Saints II (2009), and the Rectory Priest in Spotlight (2015). Other credits include Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006), Flash of Genius (2008), Duct Tape Forever (2002), Talk to Me (2007), and Bottom Feeder (2007). On television, Fitzpatrick is best known for his role as Jonas Stanhope in the Stephen King miniseries Storm of the Century (1999, 3 episodes), a guest appearance as Charles Wesley Gotts in The X-Files (1998), Lieutenant Craft in American Gothic (2016), James Kirkham in Murdoch Mysteries (2010), and roles in Dark Matter (2017), Private Eyes (2017), Ransom (2017), Suits (2014), Warehouse 13 (2014), Goosebumps (1996), Glory & Honor (1998), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998), Double Jeopardy (1996), and Clarence (1990). He also voiced Spin in the animated series Bolts & Blip (2010, 26 episodes) and appeared in The Reagans (2003) as Ben Weldon and Dick (1999) as John Erlichman.
Acted in 120
2020s
- 2021
An Ice Wine Christmas
Henry Childress
2010s
- 2017
Flint
City Council President
- 2016
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
Josiah Turner
- 2015
- 2014
The Day Santa Didn't Come
Mr. Frost
Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy
Howard Akins
- 2013
A Very Merry Mix-Up
Joe
- 2011
- 2010
November Christmas
Ted Zachary
Bolts and Blip
Spin (voice) · 26 episodes
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Flash of Genius
Barney Howell
Bridal Fever
Burt
The Russell Girl
Movie
Sticks & Stones
Al Bouchard
- 2007
More of Me
Mayor Gant
- 2006
- 2005
Crazy for Christmas
Frank
Mayday
Jack Miller
Our Fathers
Jack Tannen
Maxwell Saves the Day
Star (voice)
Heritage Minutes: Vimy Ridge
Arthur Currie
- 2004
Perfect Strangers
Stanley Truelove
- 2003
The Pentagon Papers
John Ehrlichman
The Music Man
Constable Locke
- 2002
The Glow
Detective Sullivan
Duct Tape Forever
Robert Stiles
- 2001
The Day Reagan Was Shot
Dr. Kobrine
What Makes a Family
Michael
- 2000
The Stalking of Laurie Show
Uncle Jake
Santa Who?
Detective Lohenry
1990s
- 1999
A Touch of Hope
Mr. Munson
Strange Justice
Boyden Gray
War of 1812
James Madison · 4 episodes
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
New York Lawyer · 4 episodes
Deep in My Heart
Doctor
- 1998
The Defenders: Taking the First
Jones
Goosebumps: How I Got My Shrunken Head
Dr. Richard Hawlings
Thanks of a Grateful Nation
Dr. Egilson
Glory & Honor
Dr. Draper
- 1997
- 1996
Giant Mine
John Fraherty
Trilogy of Terror II
Jerry O'Farrell
We the Jury
Wayland Dean
Jungle Boy
Taka (voice)
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
Mr. Hastings
Homecoming
Detective Gordo
A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story
Father Yockey
Double Jeopardy
Detective Raymer
Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy II
Mr. Kramer
- 1995
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
District Attorney
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
Civilian
Spenser: A Savage Place
Sam Felton
Expect No Mercy
Frank
The Killing Machine
Baker
No Exit
Houston Armstrong
Johnny and Clyde
Sergeant Guy
- 1994
Bermuda Grace
Movie
- 1993
- 1992
In the Eyes of a Stranger
Franco
- 1991
- 1990
Clarence
Jeremy
Kaleidoscope
Larry Miller
Divided Loyalties
Henry Hoff
1980s
- 1989
Glory! Glory!
Movie
Physical Evidence
Kravitz
- 1988
Hot Paint
Movie
- 1987
Pretty Kill
Policeman
Street Justice
Policeman #2
- 1986
The High Price of Passion
Clerk
1970s
- 1979
Wild Horse Hank
Clay
- 1978
The World Beyond
Frank Faber
- 1977
Starship Invasions
Joe
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2009
Equator - Reef of Riches
Cinematography
Produced 1
2020s
- 2021
