Quick Facts
Born:
1950-01-23
Birthplace:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Richard Gilliland
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and movie actor.
Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.
Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Gilliland, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna.
Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Gilliland, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Dexter
Self
Criminal Minds
Bob Orci
Desperate Housewives
Dr. Avedon
Batman: The Animated Series
Frank / Raven (voice)
24
Stan Cotter
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Mr. Steiner
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Stan Brock / Charlene 'Living Doll'
Airplane II: The Sequel
Pervis
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Case 347 MOVIE | Gustaf Berchum |
| 2017 | Imposters TV | Arlen Jonson |
| 2014 | Parts Per Billion MOVIE | Anchor 1 |
| 2013 | Call Me Crazy: A Five Film MOVIE | Hugh |
| 2012 | Scandal TV | Barry |
| 2006 | Torchwood TV | Congressman Morganthall |
| 2006 | Dexter TV | Self |
| 2006 | The Powder Puff Principle MOVIE | Andy |
| 2006 | The Unit TV | Ellis Kapp |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds TV | Bob Orci |