Richard Avonde was a Canadian-American actor who is best known for his roles in Shadows of Tombstone (1953), The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955), and Cyrano de Bergerac (1950).
Personal and Family Life
Richard Avonde was born on May 22, 1914, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued his acting career. Details about his personal life and family remain largely private.
Career
Avonde had a successful acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1950s. He is particularly noted for his performances in Westerns and dramas, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Richard Avonde passed away on January 24, 1981, in Van Nuys, California, USA. His contributions to the film and television industry continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The 49th Man | 1953-05-20 | Buzz Olin |
| Wild Horse Ambush | 1952-04-15 | Juan Reyes (aka Jalisco) |
| Tuna Clipper | 1949-04-11 | Pete |
| Savage Frontier | 1953-05-15 | Cherokee Kid |
| Outlaw Women | 1952-04-28 | Frank Slater |
| Secret of Outlaw Flats | 1953-11-15 | Dick Howard |
| Shadows of Tombstone | 1953-09-18 | Deputy Todd |
| Looking for Danger | 1957-10-06 | Col. Ahmed Tabari |
| Lawless Cowboys | 1951-11-07 | Ace Malloy |
| Oklahoma Justice | 1951-08-18 | Henchman Hartley |
| The Gunman | 1952-01-01 | Henchman Curt Blake |
| Dead Man’s Trail | 1952-07-19 | Henchman Stewart |
| Waco | 1952-02-24 | Pedro |
| Captain Carey, U.S.A. | 1950-02-21 | Count Carlo de Cresci |
| Vigilante Terror | 1953-11-15 | Artie |
| Fangs of the Arctic | 1953-01-18 | Henchman Cheval |
| The Female Animal | 1958-01-22 | Lily’s Gigolo Pepe (uncredited) |
| Cyrano de Bergerac | 1950-11-16 | Marquis |
| The Purple Mask | 1955-06-15 | Roger |
| The Adventures of Jim Bowie | 1956-09-07 | Count Victor De Nivernais |