Richard Warren

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

YearTitleRole
1964The RoguesActor
1964Steel1 episode
1961–1962Tales of Wells FargoSmitty
1962Frontier CircusJury Foreman (uncredited)
1961The DeputyLon Spivak
1960The Barbara Stanwyck ShowActor
1960OutlawsSorely
1960BonanzaGideon Clevenger
1960The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpMose
1959The Gunfight at Dodge CityDick (uncredited)
1958Cimarron CityTrail Cook
1958Bat MastersonHusky drover
1958Harbor CommandAndy
1958Hell’s Five HoursMack (uncredited)
1957–1958Sergeant Preston of the YukonMoose/Otto Holst
1958The Rawhide TrailCollier