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Also known as Robert Anson Jordan Jr.

American actor, producer, director and screenwriter (1937-1993)

Person · Open Library

Works
11

Top works

  • Spotting the Rise
  • Handy book of practical instructions for the formation and management of joint-stock companies
  • Waiting for You
  • Karrakatta, and Other Poems
  • Musical History of Alcoholism

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Film & TV

New York City, New York, USA

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…

Known for

  • Gettysburg — Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead1993
  • Posse — Sheriff Bates1993
  • Primary Motive — Chris Poulas1992
  • Shout — Eugene Benedict1991
  • Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star — Self (archive footage)1991
  • Timebomb — Col. Taylor1991
  • Delusion — Executive in Conference Room1991
  • The Hunt for Red October — Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor1990
  • Romero — Father Rutilio Grande1989
  • Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker — Frank Salerno1989

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1948-10-17
Active to
2007-09-16

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1,034
Total plays
4,075

Tags

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One might say that Richard Jordan's life and life in music have mirrored the narrative of the prodigal son. From grade school to high school Richard embraced the diverse world of music, performing in musicals, dancing, and singing in numerous choirs. As a teenager he also embraced the Christian gospel and began to explore ways in which he might integrate his love for music with his new love for the risen Christ. This search initially reached fruition during his freshman year at Ashland Universi

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Richard
Family name
Jordan
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New York City
Place of death
Los Angeles
Occupation
screenwriter
Educated at
Hotchkiss School
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
film production
Image
Richard Jordan 1981.JPG
Number of children
2
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manner of death
natural causes
date of birth
1937-01-01
date of death
1993-01-01
start of work period
1961-00-00
unmarried partner
Marcia Cross
Commons category
Richard Jordan
end of work period
1993-00-00
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