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

Year Title Role
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