Dick Simmons

Biography

Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).

Known For

Chris Lavery

Lady in the Lake

Col. Wolf Schuller

Dragonfly Squadron

Mickey McClure

The Well

Television Announcer

Dial 1119

Egbert 'Bert' Van Alstyne (uncredited)

I'll See You in My Dreams

George Blaine

On an Island with You

Captain Fred Avery

Thousands Cheer

Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)

Above and Beyond

Gordon N. Jessman

No Questions Asked

Lassie's Great Adventure

Ben

A Letter to Nancy

Henry Willoughby Claven

Pilot #5

Douglas Sutton

The Youngest Profession

Gilfred I. Rogers

Undercover Maisie

Jerry Randall / El Latigo (as Richard Simmons)

Man with the Steel Whip

Major

Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready

Capt. Norson

Battle Circus

Adams

The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler

Mr. Harlow, Nelson's Secretary

Three Daring Daughters

Gen. Bixby

The Devil's Brigade

Tommy Metcalf

Flight Nurse

Lt. Wayne Kimbrell

Men of the Fighting Lady

Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)

A Star Is Born

Const. Carter

King of the Royal Mounted

Dan

Glory Alley

Communicator (Vancouver Radio)

Desperate Search

Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)

I Dream of Jeanie

Mr. Grigman (uncredited)

It's Always Fair Weather

Captain (uncredited)

The Pirate

Red Cameron

King of the Texas Rangers

Gambler with Betting Story (uncredited)

The Great Sinner

Marching Soldier (uncredited)

Sergeant York

Count de Wardes (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers

Friend

A Million to One

Larry Moss (uncredited)

Angels in the Outfield

Alec I. Collins

Duchess of Idaho

Shell Person

One Million B.C.

Henry Doran

Look for the Silver Lining

Cheated Gambler

Pirates on Horseback

Gordon

This Time for Keeps

Lt. (jg) Royce

Stand by for Action

H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)

On Dress Parade

Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Remains to Be Seen

Prosecutor

Robin and the 7 Hoods

Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)

Sergeants 3

Paul Brandt, George's Beau

Seven Sweethearts

Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)

Rear Window

Dane Kittridge

Love Laughs at Andy Hardy

Al - Ziegfeld Aide (uncredited)

Easter Parade

Veteran (uncredited)

Act of Violence

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

50

Gender

Male

Birthday

1913-08-19

Place of Birth

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Also Known As

Richard Simmons