| Lou Richards | |
| Birth Date: | 3 September 1951 |
| Birth Place: | Perryton, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1975–present |
Lou Richards (born September 3, 1951) is an American actor.
Richards is best known for his appearances on various sitcoms. He played Clark V. Uhley, Jr. in the short-lived All in the Family sitcom spin-off Gloria, as well as Deputy Dennis Putnam in She's the Sheriff.[1]
Among his voice roles are Leader-1 in Challenge of the GoBots, Galtar in Galtar and the Golden Lance, and Flash Gordon in Defenders of the Earth.[2]
| Film and Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 1975–1980 | Hawaii Five-O | Various characters | 7 episodes | |
| 1977 | Logan's Run | Strong | 1 episode: "The Innocent" | |
| 1977 | Big Hawaii | 1 episode: "Sarah" | ||
| 1978 | The Seniors | Steve | Feature film | |
| 1978 | Project U.F.O. | Lieutenant | 1 episode: "Sighting 4023: The I-Man Incident" | |
| 1980 | Fantasy Island | Duke | 1 episode: "The Swinger/Terrors of the Mind" | |
| 1980 | The Dukes of Hazzard | Virgil Cooper | 1 episode: "Return of the Ridge Raiders" | |
| 1980 | Alice | Disc-Jockey (voice) | 1 episode: "Hello Vegas, Goodbye Diner" | |
| 1980 | Flo | News Anchor | 1 episode: "Bull Is Back in Town" | |
| 1981 | Quincy, M.E. | Subpoena Server | 1 episode: "Scream to the Skies" | |
| 1981 | Diff'rent Strokes | Mike | 1 episode: "The Older Man" | |
| 1981 | The Munsters' Revenge | Boyfriend | TV movie | |
| 1981 | CHiPs | Van Driver | 1 episode: "Ponch's Angels: Part 1" | |
| 1981 | Enos | Virgil Cooper | 1 episode: "Now You See Him, Now You Don't" | |
| 1981 | Laverne & Shirley in the Army | Outlaw (voice) | 1 episode: "Invasion of the Booby Hatchers" | |
| 1981 | Private Benjamin | Helicopter Pilot | 1 episode: "Judy in the Driver's Seat" | |
| 1981 | WKRP in Cincinnati | Officer Madigan | 2 episodes: "An Explosive Affair" (Parts 1 & 2) | |
| 1981 | The Facts of Life | Mike Palmer | 1 episode: "Cousin Geri Returns" | |
| 1982 | Archie Bunker's Place | Jim | 1 episode: "The Night Visitor" | |
| 1982 | Alice | Customer | 1 episode: "Sharples vs. Sharples" | |
| 1982 | Cass Malloy | Deputy Dennis Little | TV pilot episode for She's the Sheriff | |
| 1982–1983 | Gloria | Clark V. Uhley, Jr. | Main cast (21 episodes) | |
| 1983 | The Love Boat | Félix Sheppard | 1 episode: "The End Is Near" | |
| 1984 | Second Edition | Rick Williams | TV movie | |
| 1984–1985 | Challenge of the GoBots | Leader-1 (voice) | 63 episodes | |
| 1984 | Too Close for Comfort | Jordan Franklin | 1 episode: "Henry Bites the Big Apple" | |
| 1985 | St. Elsewhere | William Craig | 1 episode: "Saving Face" | |
| 1985 | Galtar and the Golden Lance | Galtar (voice) | 21 episodes | |
| 1986 | The Love Boat | Andrew Proctor | 1 episode: "Father of the Bride/The Best Man/Members of the Wedding" | |
| 1986 | Hardcastle and McCormick | Freddie 'Bummer' Bumgarner | 1 episode: "Poker Night" | |
| 1986 | Hunter | Dr. David Anderson | 1 episode: "Death Machine" | |
| 1986 | Leader-1 (voice) | Animated feature film | ||
| 1986 | Growing Pains | Braxton Hicks | 1 episode: "Jason's Rib" | |
| 1986–1987 | Defenders of the Earth | Flash Gordon (voice) | 30 episodes | |
| 1987 | Highway to Heaven | Voice | 1 episode: "A Mother and a Daughter" | |
| 1987–1989 | She's the Sheriff | Dep. Dennis Putnam | Main cast (45 episodes) | |
| 1989–1990 | Just the Ten of Us | Father Bud | Recurring role (5 episodes) | |
| 1990 | Major Dad | Reg Feiffer | 1 episode: "See the Bridge" | |
| 1990 | Uncle Buck | Jack | 1 episode: "Nine-to-Five" | |
| 1990 | Growing Pains | Modesto | 1 episode: "Roommates" | |
| 1991 | Going Under | Skiff | Feature film | |
| 1992–1993 | Reasonable Doubts | Robert Ellis | Recurring role (3 episodes) | |
| 1993 | Home Free | Lawyer | 1 episode: "Front Page" | |
| 1995 | The Mommies | Maitre'D | 1 episode: "The Dating Pool" | |
| 1995 | Live Shot | Harvey Shempard | 1 episode: "What Price Episode?" | |
| 1996 | Feature film | |||
| 1996 | Dave's World | 1 episode: "Fame" | ||
| 1996 | Soul of the Game | Baseball Announcer | TV movie | |
| 1996 | Sherman Oaks | Larry Sinatra | 1 episode: "X-Rated Neighbors" | |
| 1997 | Arsenio | Stewart | 1 episode: "Secrets and Lies" | |
| 1997 | Sports Announcer (voice) | TV movie | ||
| 1998 | Kelly Kelly | Football Announcer (voice) | 1 episode: "The Wedding Show" | |
| 1998 | Living Out Loud | Judith's Lawyer | Feature film | |
| 1998 | Oh Baby | Football Announcer (voice) | 1 episode: "False Alarm" | |
| 1999 | Clueless | The Chauffeur | 1 episode: "Child Bride" | |
| 1999 | Realtor | 1 episode: "The Curse of Hampton Manor" | ||
| 1999–2000 | The Amanda Show | Father | Recurring role (2 episodes) | |
| 2000 | Resurrection Blvd. | Reporter #1 | 1 episode: "Pilot: Part 1" | |
| 2000 | Providence | Doctor | 2 episodes: "The Thanksgiving Story" (Parts 1 & 2) | |
| 2001 | JAG | Captain Costain | 1 episode: "Liberty" | |
| 2001 | Dischord | Radio DJ (voice) | Feature film | |
| 2001 | The Practice | A.D.A. Tom Connolly | 1 episode: "Killing Time" | |
| 2001 | Maybe It's Me | Doctor | 1 episode: "The Hair Episode" | |
| 2001 | The X-Files | Officer Custer | 1 episode: "Dæmonicus" | |
| 2002 | Presidio Med | Detective | 1 episode: "Second Chance" | |
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Arlin Tompkins | 1 episode: "Silent Partner" | |
| 2002 | Lawyer | 1 episode: "Breathless" | ||
| 2002 | Flashpoint | Lawyer | TV pilot episode (aka M.E.D.S.: Mobile Epidemic Defense Squad) | |
| 2003 | Hulk | Pediatrician | Feature film | |
| 2003 | Joan of Arcadia | Brianna's Dad | 1 episode: "Bringeth It On" | |
| 2004 | Charmed | Male Lawyer | 1 episode: "Hyde School Reunion" | |
| 2004 | My Wife and Kids | Sports Announcer (voice) | Recurring role (2 episodes) | |
| 2004 | Summerland | Mr. Borden | Recurring role (2 episodes) | |
| 2004 | ER | Dr. Perkins | 1 episode: "Time of Death" | |
| 2005 | Passions | Radio Announcer (voice) | 1 episode: "Episode dated October 20, 2005" | |
| 2005 | NBA '06 | Coach T (voice) | Video game | |
| 2005 | Bones | Dr. Barragan | 1 episode: "The Girl in the Fridge" | |
| 2005 | Sleeper Cell | LAPD Detective | 1 episode: "Immigrant" | |
| 2005 | Stroker and Hoop | TJ the DJ / Used Car Salesman (voice) | Recurring role (2 episodes) | |
| 2006 | Beyond | Bill Mickleson | TV pilot episode | |
| 2006 | 24 | Businessman | 1 episode: "Day 5: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m." | |
| 2006 | Windfall | Judge | 1 episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2007 | NBA '08 Featuring the Life: Vol 3 | Coach T (voice) | Video game | |
| 2008 | NBA '09: The Inside | Coach T (voice) | Video game | |
| 2009 | N.C.B.S. | Veteran in therapy | Short film | |
| 2009 | Get the Girl | O'Malley | Feature film | |
| 2009 | Lie to Me | Robert Bradin | 1 episode: "The Best Policy" | |
| 2009 | Here's Herbie | Subway Passenger | Short film | |
| 2009 | The Forgotten | Mr. Simmons | 1 episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2009 | What We Became | John Franklin | Short film | |
| 2010 | Growth | Dr. Macavire | Feature film | |
| 2010 | Hi Fly | Steve | Short film (also producer) | |
| 2010 | Class | Mr. Pennington | TV movie | |
| 2011 | Los Americans | Hanley Thompson | 1 episode: "Going to Mexico" | |
| 2011 | Eagleheart | Councilman Wilcox | 1 episode: "Double Your Displeasure" | |
| 2011 | Weeds | Onscreen Video Narrator | 1 episode: "From Trauma Cometh Something" | |
| 2011 | The Closer | Gerald Wein | 1 episode: "Repeat Offender" | |
| 2011 | Desperate Housewives | Night Manager | 1 episode: "Putting It Together" | |
| 2012 | Mad Men | Charles Butler Jr. | Recurring role (2 episodes) | |
| 2012 | Criminal Minds | Ben Hughes | 1 episode: "God Complex" | |
| 2012 | Ben and Kate | Golfer #2 | 1 episode: "Guitar Face" | |
| 2013 | Lovelace | Senator Specter | Feature film | |
| 2013 | 1600 Penn | Cabinet Secretary #1 | 1 episode: "Skip the Tour" | |
| 2013 | Shake It Up | Health Inspector | 1 episode: "Forward and Back It Up" | |
| 2013 | Grey's Anatomy | Steven Basche | 1 episode: "She's Killing Me" | |
| 2014 | Intelligence | CEO Shepperton | 1 episode: "Cain and Gabriel" | |
| 2014 | NCIS | Minister | 1 episode: "Honor Thy Father" | |
| 2015 | How to Get Away with Murder | Father Bernard | 1 episode: "The Night Lila Died" | |
| 2015 | Murder of Crowe | Eugene Glenn | Short film | |
| 2016 | The Infamous | IA Bureaucrat | TV movie | |
| 2016 | A.L.L.I.A.N.C.E. | Jared Cain | ||
| 2016 | Displacement | Charles Sinclair | Feature film | |