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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 6,862 Wikipedia views/month
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Richard Chaves is known for acting.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, USA (age 74).
Recipient of the Theatre World Award.
Richard Chaves has 4 credits in our database.
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Filmography (4)
AWARDS (1)
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Theatre World Award
1985
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Biography
Richard John Chaves is an American character actor. In the early 1980s, he began work as an actor taking on various soap opera roles until he gained a role in 1987 as Poncho in the science fiction film Predator. Soon afterward, his career received another boost with the role of Lt. Colonel Ironhorse in the television series War of the Worlds. Chaves once calculated that the volume of fan mail he received outnumbered the rest of the cast members by a four or five to one ratio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard Chaves?
Richard Chaves is 74 years old, born on .
Where was Richard Chaves born?
Richard Chaves was born in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
What movies or shows has Richard Chaves been in?
Richard Chaves has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include War of the Worlds (1988), Predator (1987), Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987), Cease Fire (1985).
What is Richard Chaves known for?
Richard Chaves is primarily known as an actor. Richard John Chaves is an American character actor. In the early 1980s, he began work as an actor taking on various soap opera roles until…
Where can I find more information about Richard Chaves?
You can find more about Richard Chaves on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
