Richard Kelton

Richard Kelton

ACTOR

Richard Duane Kelton was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the only child of Fred and Glenna Kelton. While growing up in Miami, Oklahoma, he remembered watching James Dean and cites him as his main influence on becoming an actor. After studying drama at The University of Kansas, he made his way to California where he made his debut playing "Bud" in a 1970 2-part episode (Snow Train) of Gunsmoke Gunsmoke (1955). Soon after that he made his TV movie debut as "Lieutenant Charring" in Wild Women (1970). He continued in numerous other guest starring roles and a movie roles. He also played the role of "Nick" in the Broadway revival of "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf" in 1976. He made his starring role as "Ficus" in the short-lived science fiction series "Quark" (1978). Later that year he was invited back to The University of Kansas to give a short seminar on films. He continued his career until his death in 1978.
  • When was
    Richard Kelton born?

    Richard Kelton was born on Thursday, April 29, 1943

  • Where was
    Richard Kelton born?

    Richard Kelton was born in Lcoln, Nebraska, USA

  • How old was
    Richard Kelton when they died?

    Richard Kelton was 35

  • When did Richard Kelton die?

    Richard Kelton died on
    Monday, November 27, 1978

  • How tall is Richard Kelton?

    Richard Kelton is 6'2"(1.88m)


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