Quick Facts
Born:
1937-07-19
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, United States
Credits:
50 Total Roles
Richard Jordan
Acting
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Biography
Robert Anson Jordan Jr. (July 19, 1937 – August 30, 1993), known professionally as Richard Jordan, was an American actor. A long-time member of the New York Shakespeare Festival, he performed in many Off Broadway and Broadway plays. His films include: Logan's Run, Les Misérables, Old Boyfriends, Raise the Titanic, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, The Yakuza, Interiors, The Bunker, Dune, The Secret of My Success, Timebomb, The Hunt for Red October, Posse and Gettysburg.
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Known For
The Hunt for Red October
Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
Dune
Duncan Idaho
Logan's Run
Francis
Tales from the Crypt
Charles McKenzie
The Secret of My Success
Howard Prescott
Klute
Man Kissing Bree in Night Club (uncredited)
Interiors
Frederick
Gettysburg
Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gettysburg MOVIE | Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead |
| 1993 | Posse MOVIE | Sheriff Bates |
| 1992 | Primary Motive MOVIE | Chris Poulas |
| 1991 | Shout MOVIE | Eugene Benedict |
| 1991 | Timebomb MOVIE | Col. Taylor |
| 1991 | Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Delusion MOVIE | Executive in Conference Room |
| 1990 | The Hunt for Red October MOVIE | Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor |
| 1989 | Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker MOVIE | Frank Salerno |
| 1989 | Romero MOVIE | Father Rutilio Grande |