Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Richard Carlson: American actor, television and film director, and screenwriter (1912–1977).
Born (died at age 65).
The name Richard means derives from German/French/English "ric", (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and "hard" (strong, brave, hardy).
Biography
Richard Carlson may refer to:
Richard Carlson (actor) (1912–1977), American film and television actor
Richard Carlson (author) (1961–2006), American author, psychotherapist, and motivational speaker
Richard Carlson (politician), American politician serving in the Kansas House of Representatives
Dick Carlson (Richard Warner Carlson, 1941–2025), American journalist
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Richard Carlson?
Richard Carlson was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
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You can find more about Richard Carlson on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.