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Born 29 July 1921 San Francisco, California, USA
Died20 July 1987 Los Angeles, California, USA. (prostate cancer)

Richard Egan starred in Love Me Tender with Elvis as his brother Vance Reno.
A holder of a BA degree from the University of San Francisco, Richard Egan was an Army judo instructor during WorldWar II. While working towards his MA in theatre at Stanford University, the rugged Egan was discovered by a Warner Bros. talent scout. After his apprenticeship in supporting roles, Egan was signed as a leading man by 20th Century-Fox, where he was touted as "another Gable." Most comfortable in brawling adventure films, Egan proved a capable dramatic actor in such films as A View from Pompey's Head (1955). Many of his starring appearances in the 1960s were in such esoterica as Esther and the King (1960) and The 300 Spartans (1962) and in foreign-filmed westerns. In 1962, Egan starred as Jim Redigo, foreman of a sprawling New Mexico ranch, in the contemporary western TV series Empire; for its second season, the series was shortened from one hour to thirty minutes per week, and retitled Redigo. During his last decade, Richard Egan was a prolific dinner-theatre star throughout the U.S., and also appeared as Samuel Clegg II on the TV daytime drama Capitol.

Has four daughters and one son (son and youngest daughter are in the music and film industry). Married to Patricia Hardy for 30 years. High ranking officer in Army during World War II. Attended University of San Francisco for undergrad, and Stanford for graduate studies. Taught at and attended Northwestern as well. Known for helping once struggling, now successful actors in getting their big break.

Dated Susan Hayward before he married Patricia Hardy.

One of his brothers is/was a Roman Catholic priest.

Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, CA

Filmography

• "Capitol" (1982) TV Series .... Samuel Clegg II (#2) 1982-1987)
• Sweet Creek County War, The (1979) .... Judd Firman
• Amsterdam Kill, The (1977) .... Ridgeway ... aka He jing die xie (1977) (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
• Mission to Glory: A True Story (1977) .... Padre Kino ... aka Father Kino Story, The (1977) ... aka Father Kino, Padre on Horseback (1977) (USA: TV title)
• Throw Out the Anchor (1974) .... Jonathon
• Shootout in a One-Dog Town (1974) (TV) .... Petry
• Day of the Wolves (1973) .... Pete Anderson
• Left Hand of Gemini (1972)
• Moonfire (1972)
• House That Would Not Die, The (1970) (TV) .... Pat McDougal
• Big Cube, The (1969) .... Frederick ... aka Terrón de azúcar, El (1969) (Mexico)
• Chubasco (1968) .... Sebastian
• Destructors, The (1968) .... Dan Street
• Valley of Mystery (1967) (TV) .... Wade Cochran ... aka Stranded (1967) (TV)
• Fanfare for a Death Scene (1964) (TV)
• "Redigo" (1963) TV Series .... Jim Redigo
• This Rugged Land (1962) .... Jim Redigo
• "Empire" (1962) TV Series .... Jim Redigo ... aka "Big G" (1962) (UK)
• 300 Spartans, The (1962) .... Leonidas, Spartan King ... aka Lion of Sparta (1962)
• Esther and the King (1960) .... King Ahasuerus ... aka Esther e il Re (1961) (Italy)
• Pollyanna (1960) .... Dr. Edmond 'Ed' Chilton
• Summer Place, A (1959) .... Ken Jorgenson
• These Thousand Hills (1959) .... Jehu
• Hunters, The (1958) .... Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
• Voice in the Mirror (1958) .... Jim Burton
• Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1957) .... William Keating
• Love Me Tender (1956) .... Vance Reno
• Tension at Table Rock (1956) .... Wes Tancred
• Revolt of Mamie Stover, The (1956) .... Jim
• View from Pompey's Head, The (1955) .... Anson Page ... aka Secret Interlude (1955) (UK)
• Seven Cities of Gold (1955) .... Jose Mendoza
• Violent Saturday (1955) .... Boyd Fairchild
• Untamed (1955) .... Kurt Hout
• Underwater! (1955) .... Johnny Gray ... aka Big Rainbow, The (1955) (USA)
• Khyber Patrol (1954) .... Capt. Kyle Cameron
• Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) .... Dardanius
• Gog (1954) .... David Sheppard
• Wicked Woman (1953) .... Matt Bannister
• Kid from Left Field, The (1953) .... Billy Lorant
• Glory Brigade, The (1953) .... Sgt. Johnson
• Split Second (1953) .... Doctor Garven
• Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) .... Briggs ... aka Blackbeard the Pirate (1952) (USA: promotional title)
• Devil Makes Three, The (1952) .... Lieutenant Parker
• One Minute to Zero (1952) .... Capt./Maj. Ralston
• Cripple Creek (1952) .... Strap Galland
• Battle at Apache Pass, The (1952) .... Sgt. Bernard
• Flame of Araby (1951) .... Captain Fezil ... aka Flame of the Desert (1951) (USA)
• Golden Horde, The (1951) .... Gill ... aka Golden Horde of Genghis Khan, The (1951)
• Bright Victory (1951) .... Sgt. John Masterson ... aka Lights Out (1951) (UK)
• Hollywood Story (1951) .... Police Lt. Bud Lennox
• Up Front (1951) .... Capa ... aka Up Front with Mauldin (1951) (USA)
• Highway 301 (1950) .... Herbie Brooks ... aka Big Stickup, The (1950)
• Killer That Stalked New York, The (1950) (uncredited) .... Agent Owney ... aka Frightened City (1950) (UK) (USA: copyright title)
• Kansas Raiders (1950) .... First lieutenant
• Undercover Girl (1950) .... Jess Faylen
• Wyoming Mail (1950) (as Richard Eagan) .... Beale
• Good Humor Man, The (1950) .... Officer Daley
• Return of the Frontiersman (1950) (uncredited) .... Cowhand
• Damned Don't Cry, The (1950) .... Roy Whitehead
• Story of Molly X, The (1949) (uncredited) .... Police Detective

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