Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

Nacimiento : 1947-03-07, Loma Linda, California, USA

Historia

Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.

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Richard Lawson

Películas

CHAAW: Chapter 1
Chief of Police
A Celebration of Hip Hop through beatboxing and unique storytelling by the Legendary Biz Markie who rhymes while telling the stories of victims of injustice. CHAAW - Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice. China, Hector, Africa, Ardnas and Wesley.(CHAAW) These are the stories of victims of Injustice in America. The effect of injustice not only impacts the individuals but also their families and community.
A Holiday Chance
Garvin
The family of the founder of a multi-million-dollar film company experiences some tragic events during the holidays and two sisters must set aside a life-long rivalry and come together to turn the company around and keep the family intact.
Not Alone
Dr. James Clay
Una familia desprevenida compra una mansión a precio de ganga, pero descubre una presencia en la casa y debe luchar para salvar sus vidas.
North Hollywood
Adolf's Dad
Años 90. Michael (Ryder McLaughlin), de 18 años, se encuentra en ese punto de su vida que todo estudiante debe afrontar: ¿y ahora qué? El joven está atrapado entre el camino que su padre (Vince Vaughn) quiere para él, y su sueño de convertirse en un skater profesional. Sus amigos le animan a alejarse del status quo pero, cuando Rachel aparece en su vida, Michael empieza a dudar de sus elecciones.
Always a Bridesmaid
Carlton Blakeston Sr.
Tired of always being the bridesmaid, Corina James wonders if marriage is for everyone else but her, even when she finally meets Mr. Right.
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Himself
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, featuring candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
From Zero to I Love You
Ron Logsdon
Darryl Stephens plays Pete Logsdon-just a guy in Philadelphia who happens to have a history of getting involved with married men. His father, played by veteran Richard Lawson and his soon-to-be step mom, Leslie Zemeckis, are on him to find someone who's actually available and to settle down. Instead, he finds a man named Jack who is fifteen years into a perfect marriage with two beautiful children and an enviable wife.
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Self
Profundizando en un siglo de películas de género que las utilizaron, caricaturizaron, explotaron, marginaron y finalmente adoptaron, esta es la historia no contada de los estadounidenses negros en Hollywood a través de su conexión con el género de terror.
Shotguns and Six Strings: Making a Rock N Roll Fable
Himself
Documentary about the making of Streets of Fire.
Lemonade
Himself (home footage)
Especial de HBO y Beyoncé sobre el último álbum de la cantante, dividido en varios segmentos dedicados a cada uno de los temas.
A Royal Family Christmas
Leighton Royal
In the sequel to "A Royal Family Holiday", the children Phillip "Flip" Royal (Romeo Miller), a good-looking spiritual guru; Austin Royal (Eric Myrick III, At Sunrise), a Washington, D.C. community activist; Kelsey Royal (Chelsea Tavares, Fright Night), a fashion designer's gopher; and Pamela Royal (Taquilla Whitfield, Magic Mike XXL), a hair and nail salon owner; join forces to reunite their parents in time for Christmas. They try every trick in the book - including "playing nice" and setting aside old sibling rivalries - only to learn their mom and dad are enjoying "the single life." Their plan also goes awry as getting their parents back together ends up taking a back seat to their own personal and professional drama.
A Royal Family Holiday
Royalty in name and mind only, the Royal family led by patriarch Leighton and matriarch Alfreda, kick-off the first film, Royal Family Thanksgiving, with a fake break-up ruse to lure their overly-busy children home for Thanksgiving. Surprises and challenges ensue, including drama with Alfreda's envious sister Mona Levi; the revelation of a deep, dark family secret involving Alfreda's former acquaintance Chivonne Price; and dealings with Leighton's super-loud, outspoken cousin Nelson Royal. Unfortunately, Leighton and Alfreda both play their roles too well as old wounds are re-opened and their carefully planned reunion leads to chaos - and a potentially real break-up.
For Colored Girls
Frank
Sobre la existencia desde la perspectiva de 20 mujeres negras sin nombre. Cada una de las mujeres retrata a uno de los personajes representados en la colección de veinte poemas, que revela diferentes cuestiones que afectan a las mujeres en general y a las mujeres de color en particular.
Love for Sale
Uncle Mac
Trey is a young deliveryman who can't seem to catch a break. His whole life is a shambles - no money for college and no game to attract the ladies. After a failed attempt to get together with the girl of his dreams, Trey gets caught up by a seductive older woman who pays for his "personal delivery services." He's having the time of his life - at first, but this deceptively ideal situation soon sends his life spinning out of control!
They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists
Himself
This two-parter is about as insightful and plausible as one of those "Histories Mysteries" specials, or that weekly John Edwards "Coast to Coast" baloney. A stream of real-life spook experts, ghost story writers and scientist types are interviewed. They try to convince (usually with little real proof) of the existence of the kind of paranormal activity seen in 'Poltergeist.'
The Last Stand
Winston
The Last Stand, a drama that chronicles the life of four very different people attempting success as performers in Los Angeles until life becomes too much to handle.
Adivina quién
Marcus
Percy Jones (Bernie Mac) se vanagloria, muy seguro de sí mismo, de que siempre tiene razón, especialmente cuando se trata del bienestar de su familia. Cuando su hija Theresa (Zoe Saldaña) le trae a casa a su nuevo novio, Simon Green (Ashton Kutcher), para que lo conozcan tanto él como su mujer Marilyn (Judith Scott), desconoce que Simon ha pedido a Theresa que se case con ella y planea anunciar el compromiso en la fiesta de celebración de las bodas de plata de Percy y Marilyn. El joven, un exitoso corredor de bolsa, ciertamente parece bueno sobre el papel, y por primera vez, Percy está deseando realmente conocer a uno de los novios de su hija.
Christmas at Water's Edge
Mr. Turner
Everyone knows Christmas is a time of giving — well, everyone but one wealthy, spoiled college student who's about to get the ultimate wake-up call. When she helps organize a holiday concert at a youth center, little does she know the grumpy cabbie she works with is actually an angel in training.
Maniac Magee
Mr. Beale
An orphaned runaway with many extraordinary and athletic talents arrives in a town divided with racial conflict.
Blue Hill: Raíces mafiosas
Uncle Rob
Tristan, Eddie “E Bone”, Simon y Marlon “Money” son cuatro amigos que se crían en las calles de Boston. Su amistad y profundad lealtad les permite pasar de pequeños traficantes en el instituto a los principales gangsters en la Avenida Blue Hill diez años después. El creciente poder e influencia de los cuatro en el negocio de las drogas de Blue Hill, sumado al deseo de Tristan de abandonar esta vida tras saber que va a tener un hijo, darán comienzo a una violenta confrontación con su mentor Benny “Batman” Bateman y los detectives de la policía Torrance y Tyler.
Jackie's Back!
Milkman Summers (Jackie's Ex-Husband #1)
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Justice
Gus
A lawyer and her partner run from the Colombian Mafia and the corrupt U.S. marshals and attorneys assigned to protect them.
Cómo Stella recuperó la marcha
Jack
Stella y Delilah son amigas íntimas de toda la vida. Stella está demasiado ocupada construyendo una vida de la que no ha disfrutado gran parte de sus 40 años, y su amiga se ha propuesto que la situación cambie por completo.
La cortina de humo
Young Man / CIA
Tras ser pillado in fraganti en una situación escandalosa unos días antes de su reelección, el presidente de los Estados Unidos decide inventarse un conflicto que desvíe la atención de la prensa de su affaire. Uno de sus consejeros se pone en contacto con un productor de Hollywood para crear una cortina de humo: una guerra en Albania a la que el presidente pueda poner fin heroicamente ante las cámaras de televisión.
Double Your Pleasure
Dash
A television movie about an FBI agent (Jackée) who breaks her leg while trying to capture drug runners, and her identical twin sister (also portrayed by Jackée), a waitress who is enlisted to take her place. Masquerading as a sophisticated financial analyst, the twin is thrust into a dangerous game of organized crime and official corruption with a shady business mogul.
The Forgotten
Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott
Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.
Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Adam Prentice
A police officer is called by F.B.I. to infiltrate into gang of arms smugglers.
Under the Influence
Dr. Duran
A hard-drinking family man has been successful in his business despite his alcoholism. His daughter, a professional, struggles to meet her father's high expectations while she becomes addicted to prescription drugs; his son, who works for him and who serves as both his whipping boy and his drinking buddy, is becoming an alcoholic like his dad. Then the father's drinking finally takes its toll on his health, and he demands that his son bring him liquor in the hospital as his son's life, and his daughter's, fall apart at home.
Jugar duro
Cornell
Stick, un hombre que ha cumplido condena durante 7 años por robos a mano armada, llega a su ciudad y empieza por tomar contacto con antiguos compañeros de celda. Aunque no desea volver a las andadas y aspira a ver a su hija de nuevo, sin querer se ve envuelto en una trifulca entre traficantes de droga.
Calles de fuego
Officer Ed Price
Tom Cody, atractivo, soldado heroico y afortunado regresa a su antiguo vecindario para rescatar a su hermosa ex novia, la estrella de rock Ellen Aim, de las garras de una banda de malvados motociclistas que la han secuestrado. Junto con el productor de Ellen, Billy Fish, y los dos puños de su compañero bebedor de cerveza, McCoy, parte a un mundo de humo, neón, calles salpicadas de lluvia, coches contaminantes y enemigos mortales para traer a Ellen de regreso.
Leadfoot
Officer Venchek
Tommy just bought his first car with his own money. He enjoys driving it fast regardless of the speed limit. He ignores several warnings and not even a speeding ticket can change his way of driving. And then one night Tommy's beloved car is sideswiped, and Tommy makes a reckless decision that leads to tragedy.
Poltergeist (Fenómenos extraños)
Ryan
Una familia americana de clase media se traslada a vivir e una nueva casa en un aparentemente idílico barrio, pero dentro de la casa comienzan a suceder cosas extrañas, fenómenos paranormales para los que no hay explicación posible.
Hombre libre
R.C. Stiles
Narra la historia de dos convictos condenados a cadena perpetua, una de ellos descubre sus posibilidades de correr la milla de world-class consiguiendo así la posibilidad de formar parte del equipo olímpico. El otro, por el deseo de conocer a su hija recién nacida, se ve obligado a comprometerse con el médico de la prisión en el tráfico de heroína...
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Gene Davis
This Olympics film, tied in with the planned 1980 games from which the United States subsequently withdrew, focuses on an American athlete whose dreams of winning the Decathlon are threatened by his romance with a pretty Russian gymnast.
Combate de fondo
Hector Mantilla
Hillary Kramer, la rica heredera de una fábrica de perfumes, se entera, de repente, de que el único patrimonio que le queda es un contrato con el boxeador Kid Natural. Decidida a recuperar parte de su fortuna, va a visitarlo. Cuando descubre que el famoso boxeador es un mujeriego y que no ha subido a un ring desde hace años, se viene abajo, pero su desesperación aumenta al comprobar que al púgil le interesa más la administración de su autoescuela que su carrera boxística.
Charleston
James Harris
Stella Farrell is a southern belle in 1860's Charleston, South Carolina who is determined to hang onto her aristocratic family's mansion following the Civil War.
El regreso
Pat
Drama sobre las secuelas de la guerra de Vietnam. Un soldado vuelve inválido a su hogar, paralizado de cintura para abajo. En el hospital de veteranos le atiende la esposa de un militar que combate en Vietnam y que trabaja allí voluntariamente. Ambos se enamoran, y el regreso del marido de la guerra complicará las cosas.
Black Fist
Leroy Fisk
To make money, a Los Angeles street-fighter goes to work for gangsters.
Las dos vidas de Audrey Rose
Policeman #1
Bill y Janet Templeton tienen una hija de once años llamada Ivy que sufre terribles pesadillas. Elliot Hoover (A. Hopkins) trata, en vano, de convencerlos de que el alma de su hija Audrey Rose, muerta con su madre en un accidente de tráfico, se ha adueñado de Ivy.
La venganza de los zombies
Valentine
El dueño de un night club de moda es asesinado a palos por los hombres de un gangster local, Morgan, al negarse a venderle su exitoso negocio. Su novia, Sugar Hill, fotógrafa de modelos, desconfiando de trabajo de la policía, emprende su propia venganza contra los gangsters contactando con una vieja sacerdotisa vudú, quien invocará al barón Samedi, un semidios que levantará una horda de esclavos muertos para ejecutar las órdenes de Sugar. (FILMAFFINITY)
¡Grita Blácula grita! (Drácula negro II)
Willis Daniels
Una vez más el príncipe de las tinieblas sigue vampirizando. Lisa es una experta en vudú. Totalmente atraída por Drácula intenta salvarle.
Harry el sucio
Homosexual (uncredited)
Harry Callahan es un duro policía que se ha criado en la calle. Sus compañeros le llaman Harry el Sucio por sus particulares métodos de lucha contra el crimen y porque siempre se encarga de los trabajos más desagradables. En San Francisco, un francotirador ha matado ya a dos personas. Harry será el encargado de resolver el caso.