Lee Richardson date of birth:
September 11, 1926
How old was Lee Richardson when died?
73
Where was Lee Richardson born?
Chicago, Illinois
When did Lee Richardson die?
October 2, 1999
Where did Lee Richardson die?
New York City, New York
Lee Richardson body shape:
Average
What color is Lee Richardson's hair?
Grey
Is Lee Richardson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Lee Richardson's ethnicity?
White
What is Lee Richardson nationality?
American
What is Lee Richardson's occupation?
Actor
Lee Richardson claim to fame:
Prizzi`s Honor
Short Biography
Born in Chicago, he served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, , where he was able to consume the works of Shakespeare and Coward.Studied prelaw at Loyola University before moving into Chicago`s Goodman Theater School. By age 24, performed in Off Broadway production of "Summer and Smoke" with Geraldine Page. Also appeared in numerous live TV productions with "Studio One" and "Playhouse 90;" in all over 250 appearances. Helped found Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, and worked there with Zoe Caldwell, Jessica Tandy and her husband Hume Cronyn.In 1973 nominated for a Tony for his role in "Vivat! Vivat Regina!" Wsa a favorite character actor of movie director Sidney Lumet, and of producers of TV commercials as well, who hired him to perform at least 100 spots. His frequent stage roles requiring an English accent had many convinced for years that he was, in fact, a British actor.