Richard Lugar was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Janie, PBS News Hour, and Have You Heard from Johannesburg?: Apartheid and the Club of the West.
Personal and Family Life
Richard Lugar was born on April 4, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was married to Charlene Smeltzer on September 8, 1956, and they had four children together. He had a successful career as a U.S. Senator from Indiana, serving from January 3, 1977, until January 3, 2013. Also, he briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.
Death and Legacy
Richard Lugar passed away on April 28, 2019, in Falls Church, Virginia, due to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. His contributions to politics and community service left a lasting impact. Lugar is remembered as a dedicated public servant and for his efforts in bipartisan cooperation during his time in office.
Filmography
| Title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Janie | TV Series | 1963 |
| PBS News Hour | Self | 1975 |
| Have You Heard from Johannesburg?: Apartheid and the Club of the West | Self | 2006 |