Richard Lawson
Known for: Acting
Born: March 6, 1947 in Loma Linda, California, USA
Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
Known for
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7.2
MOVIE
Poltergeist
Ryan
1982
Horror
4.5
MOVIE
Justice
Gus
1999
Crime
5.4
MOVIE
The Forgotten
Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott
1989
Action
5.3
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Not Alone
Dr. James Clay
2021
Thriller
5.3
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The Main Event
Hector Mantilla
1979
Comedy
8.5
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A Holiday Chance
Garvin
2021
Comedy
5.8
MOVIE
Scream Blacula Scream
Willis Daniels
1973
Horror
6.9
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Wag the Dog
Young Man / CIA
1997
Comedy
0.0
MOVIE
Crossfire
Officer Ken Dillard
1975
Drama
6.7
MOVIE
For Colored Girls
Frank
2010
Drama
6.8
MOVIE
Blue Hill Avenue
Uncle Rob
2003
Drama
5.7
MOVIE
Audrey Rose
Policeman #1
1977
Drama
6.1
MOVIE
Double Your Pleasure
Dash
1989
Comedy
5.7
MOVIE
Sugar Hill
Valentine
1974
Crime
6.0
MOVIE
The Jericho Mile
R.C. Stiles
1980
Drama
7.3
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Christmas at Water's Edge
Mr. Turner
2004
Family
4.0
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Black Fist
Leroy Fisk
1977
Action
5.3
MOVIE
Stick
Cornell
1985
Action
0.0
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CHAAW: Chapter 1
Chief of Police
2023
Crime
5.3
MOVIE
Under the Influence
Dr. Duran
1986
Drama
7.2
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Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
Clarence
2024
Drama
0.0
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Charleston
James Harris
1979
Drama
5.8
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Jack
1998
Drama
7.8
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Self
2019
Documentary