Richard Warren was an American actor who is best known for his roles in television series such as “The Rogues,” “Bonanza,” and “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.”
Personal and Family Life
Richard, born Marold L. Glaspey on December 15, 1914, in Hills, Iowa, was the son of Wallace Henry and Alice Lorinda Glaspey. He had two sisters, Mrs. Betty Letts and Mrs. Leta Mae Seaton. He grew up in a small town and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1941 with a degree in speech and drama. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, he began a career in radio before moving to Hollywood to pursue acting.
Career
Under the stage name Richard Warren, he acted in various television shows throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was known for his versatility in roles and made appearances in popular series, earning recognition for his performances. Warren retired from acting in 1972 and chose to return to Iowa, where he lived quietly for the rest of his life.
Death and Legacy
Richard Warren passed away on September 11, 1999, in Marshalltown, Iowa, and was buried at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Although his career was not widely publicized, he remains remembered for his contributions to television during its early years. His legacy lives on through the roles he played and the mark he left in the industry.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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1964 | The Rogues | Actor |
1964 | Steel | 1 episode |
1961–1962 | Tales of Wells Fargo | Smitty |
1962 | Frontier Circus | Jury Foreman (uncredited) |
1961 | The Deputy | Lon Spivak |
1960 | The Barbara Stanwyck Show | Actor |
1960 | Outlaws | Sorely |
1960 | Bonanza | Gideon Clevenger |
1960 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Mose |
1959 | The Gunfight at Dodge City | Dick (uncredited) |
1958 | Cimarron City | Trail Cook |
1958 | Bat Masterson | Husky drover |
1958 | Harbor Command | Andy |
1958 | Hell’s Five Hours | Mack (uncredited) |
1957–1958 | Sergeant Preston of the Yukon | Moose/Otto Holst |
1958 | The Rawhide Trail | Collier |