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Richard Erdman: American actor, film director (1925–2019).
Born (age 100).
Richard Erdman has 28 credits in our database.
The name Richard means derives from German/French/English "ric", (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and "hard" (strong, brave, hardy).
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Filmography (28)
Biography
John Richard Erdman (June 1, 1925 – March 16, 2019) was an American character actor and occasional film and television director. He appeared in more than 160 films and television productions between 1944 and 2017, mostly in supporting roles. He is most known for his roles in the classic films Stalag 17 (1953) and Tora! Tora! Tora!
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How old is Richard Erdman?
Richard Erdman is 100 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Richard Erdman been in?
Richard Erdman has 28 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Learning Curve (2001), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Heidi's Song (1982), Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge (1981).
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You can find more about Richard Erdman on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.