Lou Richards (actor)

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Lou Richards
Born (1951-09-03) September 3, 1951 (age 73)
OccupationActor
Years active1975–present

Lou Richards (born September 3, 1951) is an American actor.

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Richards is best known for his appearances on various sitcoms. He played Clark V. Uhley, Jr. in the short-lived All in the Family sitcom spin-off Gloria , as well as Deputy Dennis Putnam in She's the Sheriff . [1]

Among his voice roles are Leader-1 in Challenge of the GoBots , Galtar in Galtar and the Golden Lance , and Flash Gordon in Defenders of the Earth . [2]

Filmography

Film and Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1975–1980 Hawaii Five-O Various characters7 episodes
1977 Logan's Run Strong1 episode: "The Innocent"
1977 Big Hawaii 1 episode: "Sarah"
1978 The Seniors SteveFeature film
1978 Project U.F.O. Lieutenant1 episode: "Sighting 4023: The I-Man Incident"
1980 Fantasy Island Duke1 episode: "The Swinger/Terrors of the Mind"
1980 The Dukes of Hazzard Virgil Cooper1 episode: "Return of the Ridge Raiders"
1980 Alice Disc-Jockey (voice)1 episode: "Hello Vegas, Goodbye Diner"
1980 Flo News Anchor1 episode: "Bull Is Back in Town"
1981 Quincy, M.E. Subpoena Server1 episode: "Scream to the Skies"
1981 Diff'rent Strokes Mike1 episode: "The Older Man"
1981 The Munsters' Revenge BoyfriendTV movie
1981 CHiPs Van Driver1 episode: "Ponch's Angels: Part 1"
1981 Enos Virgil Cooper1 episode: "Now You See Him, Now You Don't"
1981 Laverne & Shirley in the Army Outlaw (voice)1 episode: "Invasion of the Booby Hatchers"
1981 Private Benjamin Helicopter Pilot1 episode: "Judy in the Driver's Seat"
1981 WKRP in Cincinnati Officer Madigan2 episodes: "An Explosive Affair" (Parts 1 & 2)
1981 The Facts of Life Mike Palmer1 episode: "Cousin Geri Returns"
1982 Archie Bunker's Place Jim1 episode: "The Night Visitor"
1982 Alice Customer1 episode: "Sharples vs. Sharples"
1982 Cass Malloy Deputy Dennis Little TV pilot episode for She's the Sheriff
1982–1983 Gloria Clark V. Uhley, Jr.Main cast (21 episodes)
1983 The Love Boat Félix Sheppard1 episode: "The End Is Near"
1984Second EditionRick WilliamsTV movie
1984–1985 Challenge of the GoBots Leader-1 (voice)63 episodes
1984 Too Close for Comfort Jordan Franklin1 episode: "Henry Bites the Big Apple"
1985 St. Elsewhere William Craig1 episode: "Saving Face"
1985 Galtar and the Golden Lance Galtar (voice)21 episodes
1986 The Love Boat Andrew Proctor1 episode: "Father of the Bride/The Best Man/Members of the Wedding"
1986 Hardcastle and McCormick Freddie 'Bummer' Bumgarner1 episode: "Poker Night"
1986 Hunter Dr. David Anderson1 episode: "Death Machine"
1986 GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Leader-1 (voice)Animated feature film
1986 Growing Pains Braxton Hicks1 episode: "Jason's Rib"
1986–1987 Defenders of the Earth Flash Gordon (voice)30 episodes
1987 Highway to Heaven Voice1 episode: "A Mother and a Daughter"
1987–1989 She's the Sheriff Dep. Dennis PutnamMain cast (45 episodes)
1989–1990 Just the Ten of Us Father BudRecurring role (5 episodes)
1990 Major Dad Reg Feiffer1 episode: "See the Bridge"
1990 Uncle Buck Jack1 episode: "Nine-to-Five"
1990 Growing Pains Modesto1 episode: "Roommates"
1991 Going Under SkiffFeature film
1992–1993 Reasonable Doubts Robert EllisRecurring role (3 episodes)
1993 Home Free Lawyer1 episode: "Front Page"
1995 The Mommies Maitre'D1 episode: "The Dating Pool"
1995 Live Shot Harvey Shempard1 episode: "What Price Episode?"
1996 Night Eyes 4: Fatal Passion Feature film
1996 Dave's World 1 episode: "Fame"
1996 Soul of the Game Baseball AnnouncerTV movie
1996Sherman OaksLarry Sinatra1 episode: "X-Rated Neighbors"
1997 Arsenio Stewart1 episode: "Secrets and Lies"
1997 Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story Sports Announcer (voice)TV movie
1998 Kelly Kelly Football Announcer (voice)1 episode: "The Wedding Show"
1998 Living Out Loud Judith's LawyerFeature film
1998 Oh Baby Football Announcer (voice)1 episode: "False Alarm"
1999 Clueless The Chauffeur1 episode: "Child Bride"
1999 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Realtor1 episode: "The Curse of Hampton Manor"
1999–2000 The Amanda Show FatherRecurring role (2 episodes)
2000 Resurrection Blvd. Reporter #11 episode: "Pilot: Part 1"
2000 Providence Doctor2 episodes: "The Thanksgiving Story" (Parts 1 & 2)
2001 JAG Captain Costain1 episode: "Liberty"
2001DischordRadio DJ (voice)Feature film
2001 The Practice A.D.A. Tom Connolly1 episode: "Killing Time"
2001 Maybe It's Me Doctor1 episode: "The Hair Episode"
2001 The X-Files Officer Custer1 episode: "Dæmonicus"
2002 Presidio Med Detective1 episode: "Second Chance"
2002 Without a Trace Arlin Tompkins1 episode: "Silent Partner"
2002 CSI: Miami Lawyer1 episode: "Breathless"
2002FlashpointLawyerTV pilot episode (aka M.E.D.S.: Mobile Epidemic Defense Squad)
2003 Hulk PediatricianFeature film
2003 Joan of Arcadia Brianna's Dad1 episode: "Bringeth It On"
2004 Charmed Male Lawyer1 episode: "Hyde School Reunion"
2004 My Wife and Kids Sports Announcer (voice)Recurring role (2 episodes)
2004 Summerland Mr. BordenRecurring role (2 episodes)
2004 ER Dr. Perkins1 episode: "Time of Death"
2005 Passions Radio Announcer (voice)1 episode: "Episode dated October 20, 2005"
2005 NBA '06 Coach T (voice)Video game
2005 Bones Dr. Barragan1 episode: "The Girl in the Fridge"
2005 Sleeper Cell LAPD Detective1 episode: "Immigrant"
2005 Stroker and Hoop TJ the DJ / Used Car Salesman (voice)Recurring role (2 episodes)
2006BeyondBill MicklesonTV pilot episode
2006 24 Businessman1 episode: "Day 5: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m."
2006 Windfall Judge1 episode: "Pilot"
2007 NBA '08 Featuring the Life: Vol 3 Coach T (voice)Video game
2008 NBA '09: The Inside Coach T (voice)Video game
2009N.C.B.S.Veteran in therapyShort film
2009Get the GirlO'MalleyFeature film
2009 Lie to Me Robert Bradin1 episode: "The Best Policy"
2009Here's HerbieSubway PassengerShort film
2009 The Forgotten Mr. Simmons1 episode: "Pilot"
2009What We BecameJohn FranklinShort film
2010 Growth Dr. MacavireFeature film
2010Hi FlySteveShort film (also producer)
2010ClassMr. PenningtonTV movie
2011 Los Americans Hanley Thompson1 episode: "Going to Mexico"
2011 Eagleheart Councilman Wilcox1 episode: "Double Your Displeasure"
2011 Weeds Onscreen Video Narrator1 episode: "From Trauma Cometh Something"
2011 The Closer Gerald Wein1 episode: "Repeat Offender"
2011 Desperate Housewives Night Manager1 episode: "Putting It Together"
2012 Mad Men Charles Butler Jr.Recurring role (2 episodes)
2012 Criminal Minds Ben Hughes1 episode: "God Complex"
2012 Ben and Kate Golfer #21 episode: "Guitar Face"
2013 Lovelace Senator SpecterFeature film
2013 1600 Penn Cabinet Secretary #11 episode: "Skip the Tour"
2013 Shake It Up Health Inspector1 episode: "Forward and Back It Up"
2013 Grey's Anatomy Steven Basche1 episode: "She's Killing Me"
2014 Intelligence CEO Shepperton1 episode: "Cain and Gabriel"
2014 NCIS Minister1 episode: "Honor Thy Father"
2015 How to Get Away with Murder Father Bernard1 episode: "The Night Lila Died"
2015Murder of CroweEugene GlennShort film
2016The InfamousIA BureaucratTV movie
2016A.L.L.I.A.N.C.E.Jared Cain
2016DisplacementCharles SinclairFeature film

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