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Richard Gross

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1948-01-01

Day of Death

2022-08-11

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Richard Gross

Biography

Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA . His mother was a Welsh immigrant and his adoptive father was a native of Pittsburgh. Richard moved to Los Angeles with his family in the 60's and he graduated from Lennox High School. Richard went on to earn his BA in Theatre Arts from Cal State Dominguez Hills. He moved his family to Grass Valley, CA in 1979 and was active with the Foothill Theatre Company, a regional theatre in Nevada City. Richard came back to Los Angeles in 1991 to resume his TV/Film career. He still maintains his Northern California residence with his wife, Judy and their daughter Alexis. Richard and Judy have two other sons, Matthew and Justin.Richard is an 8 handicap golfer and club champion in 2011. He played softball and golf in the world senior games and won a Gold medal.He did over 70 skits on The Tonight with Jay Leno.

Filmography (34)

⭐ 0 Role: Warden Garrin Bronte

Guitar Man

2018
⭐ 0 Role: Hank

Saltwater

2017
⭐ 6.9 Role: Hank's Dad

Swiss Army Man

2016
⭐ 6.6 Role: Ranger Phil

Alcatraz Prison Escape: Deathbed Confession

2015
⭐ 7.0 Role: Brenda's Father

Chasing Mavericks

2012
⭐ 3.3 Role: Sheriff

The Awakened

2009
⭐ 7.2 Role: Riot Cop

Milk

2008
⭐ 6.4 Role: Lt. Randall

Bottle Shock

2008
⭐ 4.7 Role: Sheriff

Dead Tone

2007
⭐ 4.9 Role: Cop

The Tripper

2006
⭐ 5.0 Role: Contractor

The Californians

2005
⭐ 5.1 Role: Judge Neff

Gone But Not Forgotten

2005
⭐ 6.5 Role: Emile Costa

Straight From the Heart

2003
⭐ 4.3 Role: Sergeant Tony Barnes

Inferno

2002
⭐ 5.7 Role: Dick Mossbacher

The Last Place on Earth

2002