Richard Farnsworth_
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Born
Los Angeles, California, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film actor, Stunt performer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 38,707 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 65 years (1939-2004)
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
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Year context
Born in 1920 -- Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment); Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Filmography (24)
AWARDS (1)
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
Richard William Farnsworth (September 1, 1920 – October 6, 2000) was an American actor and stuntman. He is best known for his performances in Comes a Horseman (1978), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor; The Grey Fox (1982), for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama; Anne of Green Gables (1985); Misery (1990); and The Straight Story (1999), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Richard Farnsworth?
Richard Farnsworth was born on and passed away on at the age of 80.
Where was Richard Farnsworth born?
Richard Farnsworth was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Richard Farnsworth been in?
Richard Farnsworth has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include Spartacus (2004), Lassie (1994), The Getaway (1994), Misery (1990), Havana (1990).
What is Richard Farnsworth known for?
Richard Farnsworth is primarily known as an actor. Richard William Farnsworth (September 1, 1920 – October 6, 2000) was an American actor and stuntman. He is best known for his performances in Comes…
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