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Full Name
  
Richard E. Gant

Children
  
2

Occupation
  
Actor, director

Name
  
Richard Gant

Years active
  
1980–present

Role
  
Actor

Spouse(s)
  
Arline Burks


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Born
  
March 10, 1944 (age 80) (
1944-03-10
)
San Francisco, California, U.S.

Movies
  
Daddy Day Camp, Rocky V, Nutty Professor II: The Klu, Jason Goes to Hell: The, The Big Lebowski

Similar People
  
Tony Burton, Jimmy Gambina, Adam Marcus, Tommy Morrison, Fred Savage

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Richard Gant (born March 10, 1944) is an American actor. His credits include the films Rocky V (as the Don King-esque George Washington Duke), for which he received widespread critical acclaim, Miami Vice season 5 episode 13 (1989), a possessed coroner in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), Deadwood, The Big Lebowski, Babylon 5, Special Unit 2, L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, Living Single, Posse, How I Met Your Mother, Men Don't Tell, and Charmed. He appeared in one episode of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and had a recurring role as the high school principal in Smallville. He also appeared in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps and Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie as well as reporter Charles Parker in the cult classic adaptation of Colin Bateman's Divorcing Jack. He had a minor role as a senior naval officer in Roland Emmerich's Godzilla. Gant was also in the 2007 comedy film, Daddy Day Camp, as Col. Buck Hinton.

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On February 6, 2007, Gant joined the ABC daytime drama General Hospital in the role of Dr. Russell Ford. He starred in Men of a Certain Age for its entire two-season run on TNT (2009–2011).

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Other achievements

Gant was the campaign manager for federal elections in the country of Nigeria. He has been honored for his achievements by being presented the Keys to the City of Oakland, California by then-Mayor Jerry Brown. Gant is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Filmography

Actor
-
The Appeal (announced) as
Luke Jennings
2021
The Wonder Years (TV Series) as
Granddaddy Clisby
- Happy Birthday, Clisby (2023) - Granddaddy Clisby
- A Star Is Born (2023) - Granddaddy Clisby
- Takeover Spirit (2023) - Granddaddy Clisby
- Love, Dean (2022) - Granddaddy Clisby
- Goose Grease (2022) - Granddaddy Clisby
- Independence Day (2021) - Granddaddy Clisby
2022
NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) as
Raymond Hanna
- New Beginnings (2023) - Raymond Hanna
- Dead Stick (2022) - Raymond Hanna
- The Body Stitchers (2022) - Raymond Hanna
- Game of Drones (2022) - Raymond Hanna
- Come Together (2022) - Raymond Hanna
- Work & Family (2022) - Raymond Hanna
- MWD (2022) - Raymond Hanna (voice, uncredited)
2023
Call Me Kat (TV Series) as
Frank
- Call Me Prescription Roulette (2023) - Frank
2021
Magnum P.I. (TV Series) as
Joseph
- A New Lease on Death (2021) - Joseph
2021
Doom Patrol (TV Series) as
General Tony
- Subconscious Patrol (2021) - General Tony
2020
The Neighborhood (TV Series) as
Walter
- Welcome to the Art Class (2021) - Walter
- Welcome to the Property (2021) - Walter
- Welcome to the Speed Bump (2020) - Walter
2019
Mr. Iglesias (TV Series) as
Ray Hayward
- The Big Dance (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Technically Speaking (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Playing Favorites (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Good Things (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Where Art Thou Counselor? (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Food for Thought (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Generation Why (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Party of One (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Taming the Carlos (2020) - Ray Hayward
- True Calling (2020) - Ray Hayward
- Academic Decathlon (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Oh Boy, Danny (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Teachers' Strike (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Talent Show (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Everybody Hates Gabe (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Full Hearts, Clear Backpacks (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Summer School (2019) - Ray Hayward
- Some Children Left Behind (2019) - Ray Hayward
2018
Greenleaf (TV Series) as
Percy Lee
- Behold (2020) - Percy Lee
- The Promised Land (2018) - Percy Lee
- Runaway Train (2018) - Percy Lee
- Dea Abscondita (2018) - Percy Lee
- That Was Then (2018) - Percy Lee
- Closing Doors (2018) - Percy Lee
- The Underdog (2018) - Percy Lee
2019
The Chi (TV Series) as
Mr. Bennett
- The Scorpion and the Frog (2019) - Mr. Bennett
- A Leg Up (2019) - Mr. Bennett
- Past Due (2019) - Mr. Bennett
- Eruptions (2019) - Mr. Bennett
2014
Family Time (TV Series) as
Darius
- Doctor Dad (2018) - Darius
- Secret Stallworth (2017) - Darius
- College Bound (2017) - Darius
- Social Media Dad (2017) - Darius
- Girls Getaway (2016) - Darius
- Thanks for Giving (2016) - Darius
- What's Ours Is Mine (2015) - Darius
- Kissing Cousins (2015) - Darius
- Cut It Out (2014) - Darius
- The Oops Baby (2014) - Darius
- The Will (2014) - Darius
2018
This Is Us (TV Series) as
Albert Jones
- Toby (2018) - Albert Jones
2018
Dear White People (TV Series) as
Uncle Stu
- Volume 2: Chapter IX (2018) - Uncle Stu
2018
Champions (TV Series) as
Chester
- Pilot (2018) - Chester
2017
You Can't Fight Christmas as
J. J. James
2017
Miss Me This Christmas as
J. J. James
2012
The Mindy Project (TV Series) as
Melville Fuller
- It Had to Be You (2017) - Melville Fuller
- The Midwife's Tale (2017) - Melville Fuller
- Nurses' Strike (2016) - Melville Fuller
- Later, Baby (2015) - Melville Fuller
- Lahiri Family Values (2015) - Melville Fuller
- Crimes & Misdemeanors & Ex-BFs (2014) - Melville Fuller
- Two to One (2012) - Melville Fuller
2017
Atone (Short) as
Unknown Man
2016
The Fluffy Shop (TV Movie) as
Carl
2016
The Soul Man (TV Series) as
Fred
- Boyce's Choices (2016) - Fred
2015
Married (TV Series) as
Lincoln
- Triggers (2015) - Lincoln
2013
The Game (TV Series) as
Walter Mack
- The Dead Episode (2015) - Walter Mack
- Intervention, My Ass (2014) - Walter Mack
- The Hospital Episode (2013) - Walter Mack
- Extra Butter- Extra Salt- (2013) - Walter Mack
2015
The Blexicans (TV Series) as
Carl Sr.
2014
The Fright Night Files (TV Movie) as
Michael
2014
Bleach (TV Movie) as
Harvey
2013
Back in the Game (TV Series) as
Earl
- I'll Slide Home for Christmas (2013) - Earl
2013
Island Song (Short) as
Duke
2012
Bunheads (TV Series) as
Michael
- A Nutcracker in Paradise (2012) - Michael
- Blank Up, It's Time (2012) - Michael
2012
The Middle (TV Series) as
Pastor Watkins
- Get Your Business Done (2012) - Pastor Watkins
2009
Men of a Certain Age (TV Series) as
Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Hold Your Finish (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Whatever Gets You Through the Night (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Can't Let That Slide (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- A League of Their Owen (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- The Great Escape (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Let the Sunshine In (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- And Then the Bill Comes (2011) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- The Bad Guy (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Cold Calls (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- If I Could, I Surely Would (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Back in the Sh*t (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- How to Be an All-Star (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- You Gonna Do That the Rest of Your Life? (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Father's Fraternity (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Powerless (2010) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Mind's Eye (2009) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Let It Go (2009) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
- Pilot (2009) - Owen Thoreau Sr.
2007
American Dad! (TV Series) as
Fireman #2 / Narrator
- Fart-Break Hotel (2011) - Narrator (voice)
- 100 A.D. (2010) - (voice)
- Stanny Slickers II: The Legend of Ollie's Gold (2008) - Fireman #2 (voice)
- Joint Custody (2007) - Fireman #2 (voice)
2010
Screwball: The Ted Whitfield Story as
Paps 'Pure Plastic' Patterson
2010
Ashes as
Thomas Muller
2010
Waiting for Forever as
Albert
2010
The Deep End (TV Series) as
Judge Byron Cole
- Pilot (2010) - Judge Byron Cole
2009
Cold Case (TV Series) as
George Watson '09
- Libertyville (2009) - George Watson '09
2008
Eli Stone (TV Series) as
Judge Marlon Anderson
- Owner of a Lonely Heart (2008) - Judge Marlon Anderson
2008
Bones (TV Series) as
Arthur Lang
- The Man in the Outhouse (2008) - Arthur Lang
2007
General Hospital: Night Shift (TV Series) as
Dr. Russell Ford
- Crash (2008) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Time Served (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Fools in Love (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Falling Star (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Gutter Ball (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Employee of the Month (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Mother's Day (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Love's Labors (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Bed, Bath and Be Gone (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Keep the Change (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Paternity Ward (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Skin Deep (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
- Frayed Anatomies (2007) - Dr. Russell Ford
2007
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Dr. Russell Ford
2008
Boston Legal (TV Series) as
Judge Vincent Kimball
- Tabloid Nation (2008) - Judge Vincent Kimball
2007
Cover as
Robert Mass
2007
Daddy Day Camp as
Buck
2007
The Bill Engvall Show (TV Series) as
Martin
- Have You Seen My Muffins, Man? (2007) - Martin
2007
Young Cesar
2007
Fist of the Warrior as
Chief Matthews
2007
Norbit as
Preacher
2007
Ezra as
Mac Mondale
2006
Summertime as
Paul Reeseman
2006
How I Met Your Mother (TV Series) as
Judge
- Atlantic City (2006) - Judge
2006
Vanished (TV Series) as
Police Chief
- Pilot (2006) - Police Chief
2004
Deadwood (TV Series) as
Hostetler
- A Two-Headed Beast (2006) - Hostetler
- Full Faith and Credit (2006) - Hostetler
- Advances, None Miraculous (2005) - Hostetler
- Amalgamation and Capital (2005) - Hostetler
- Something Very Expensive (2005) - Hostetler
- Complications (2005) - Hostetler
- Mister Wu (2004) - Hostetler
2006
Hood of Horror as
Jackson
2006
In Justice (TV Series) as
Judge Walker
- Confessions (2006) - Judge Walker
2005
Layla's Girl as
JB
2005
Sex, Love & Secrets (TV Series) as
Mr. Jackson
- Abandonment (2005) - Mr. Jackson
2003
Eve (TV Series) as
Andrew Hunter
- Stay Tuned (2005) - Andrew Hunter
- They've Come Undone: Part 1 (2004) - Andrew Hunter
- For Love and Money (2004) - Andrew Hunter
- Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2003) - Andrew Hunter
2004
Dragnet (TV Series) as
Chemist
- Riddance (2004) - Chemist
2004
JAG (TV Series) as
Rear Admiral Novak
- Whole New Ball Game (2004) - Rear Admiral Novak
2004
Yes, Dear (TV Series) as
Officer
- Who Done It? (2004) - Officer
2003
The Partners (TV Movie) as
Deputy Chief
2003
Charmed (TV Series) as
Head Witch Doctor
- House Call (2003) - Head Witch Doctor
2002
Smallville (TV Series) as
Terrence Reynolds
- Redux (2002) - Terrence Reynolds
2002
Titus (TV Series) as
FBI Agent
- Insanity Genetic: Part 2 (2002) - FBI Agent
2002
The District (TV Series) as
Holland Isaacs
- The Killing Point (2002) - Holland Isaacs
2002
Providence (TV Series) as
Judge William Fulshaw
- The Whole Truth (2002) - Judge William Fulshaw
2001
Special Unit 2 (TV Series) as
Captain Richard Page
- The Wish (2002) - Captain Richard Page
- The Piper (2002) - Captain Richard Page
- The Love (2002) - Captain Richard Page
- The Straw (2002) - Captain Richard Page
- The Wall (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Beast (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Drag (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Rocks (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Eve (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Invisible (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Years (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Skin (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Grain (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Depths (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Waste (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Web (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Wraps (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Pack (2001) - Captain Richard Page
- The Brothers (2001) - Captain Richard Page
2001
The Job (TV Series) as
Lieutenant
- Pilot (2001) - Lieutenant
2001
Moesha (TV Series) as
Reverend Lovechild
- Saving Private Rita (2001) - Reverend Lovechild
2001
Kingdom Come as
Clyde Kincade
2000
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) as
Reverend Holloway
- Drew Can't Carey a Tune (2000) - Reverend Holloway
1998
For Your Love (TV Series) as
Mr. Talbot
- The Things We Do for Love (2000) - Mr. Talbot
- The Couple's Court (1999) - Mr. Talbot
- The Big Sleep (1998) - Mr. Talbot
2000
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps as
Denise's Father
2000
Any Day Now (TV Series)
- The Toolshed Behind the Church (2000)
2000
Family Law (TV Series) as
Judge John Wyles
- A Mother's Son (2000) - Judge John Wyles
1994
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Sgt. Bill Dornan / Desk Sergeant / Leroy Glover / ...
- Safe Home (1999) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Judas Priest (1999) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- I Have a Dream (1999) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Dead Girl Walking (1999) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Show & Tell (1999) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Grime Scene (1999) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Czech Bouncer (1998) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Danny Boy (1998) - Sgt. Bill Dornan
- Head Case (1996) - Desk Sergeant
- Travels with Andy (1995) - Leroy Glover
- Serge the Concierge (1994) - 8th Precinct Desk Sergeant Sudram
1998
ER (TV Series) as
Mr. Lipson
- Vanishing Act (1998) - Mr. Lipson
1998
Johnny B Good (as Richard E. Gant)
1998
Divorcing Jack as
Charles Parker
1998
Damon (TV Series) as
Judge Miller
- A Bury Special Episode (1998) - Judge Miller
1998
Godzilla as
Admiral Phelps (as Richard E. Gant)
1998
Sour Grapes as
Detective Crouch
1998
The Steve Harvey Show (TV Series) as
Clarence Hightower
- Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (1998) - Clarence Hightower
1998
The Big Lebowski as
Older Cop
1997
Built to Last (TV Series) as
Wilson
- Pilot (1997) - Wilson
1997
The Good News (TV Series)
- The Baby on the Door Step (1997)
1997
Alright Already (TV Series) as
Judge George Goodwin
- Jury Duty, Again (1997) - Judge George Goodwin
1997
Bean as
Lt. Brutus
1997
Babylon 5 (TV Series) as
Captain Edward MacDougan
- The Face of the Enemy (1997) - Captain Edward MacDougan
- No Surrender, No Retreat (1997) - Captain Edward MacDougan
1997
Smart Guy (TV Series) as
Reverend Simms
- Baby, It's You and You and You (1997) - Reverend Simms
1997
Friends (TV Series) as
Dr. Rhodes
- The One with Ross's Thing (1997) - Dr. Rhodes
1993
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Det. Jim Michaels / Deputy Chief Clark Nichols
- Hard-Boiled Murder (1997) - Deputy Chief Clark Nichols
- Vanishing Act: Part 2 (1993) - Det. Jim Michaels
- Vanishing Act: Part 1 (1993) - Det. Jim Michaels
1997
The Parent 'Hood (TV Series) as
Mr. Veasey
- Home Loan (1997) - Mr. Veasey
1996
Raven (Video) as
Russ Carlson
1996
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Det. Darryl Harding
- Higher Powers (1996) - Det. Darryl Harding
1996
The Glimmer Man as
Det. Roden
1996
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Johnson
- Sins of the Father (1996) - Johnson
1996
The Client (TV Series) as
Tom
- The High Ground (1996) - Tom
1996
Ed as
Umpire, Sharks game
1996
City Hall as
Deputy Commissioner Samuels
1995
Trial by Fire (TV Movie) as
Judge
1995
Bonnie (TV Series) as
Joe Briggs
- Another Day at the Office (1995) - Joe Briggs
1995
The Marshal (TV Series) as
Glenfield
- The Ballad of Lucas Burke (1995) - Glenfield
1994
Picket Fences (TV Series) as
Lawyer
- The Bus Stops Here (1994) - Lawyer
1994
Living Single (TV Series) as
Al Evans
- Working Nine to Nine-Fifteen (1994) - Al Evans
- What's Next? (1994) - Al Evans
1994
MacShayne: The Final Roll of the Dice (TV Movie)
1994
Martin (TV Series) as
Rev. Barnes
- Arms Are for Hugging (1994) - Rev. Barnes
1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series) as
Judge R. Cobb
- The Ides of Metropolis (1994) - Judge R. Cobb
1994
Thea (TV Series) as
Henry Bolton
- Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (1994) - Henry Bolton
1993
Trade Winds (TV Mini Series) as
Judge
- Episode #1.2 (1993) - Judge
- Episode #1.3 (1993) - Judge
- Episode #1.1 (1993) - Judge
1993
Wings (TV Series) as
Jack
- Joe Blows: Part 2 (1993) - Jack
1993
Renegade (TV Series) as
Michael Prince
- The Champ (1993) - Michael Prince
1993
Jason Goes to Hell as
Coroner
1993
Seinfeld (TV Series) as
Fred
- The Pilot (1993) - Fred
1993
Posse as
Doubletree
1993
Empty Nest (TV Series) as
Sgt. Fletcher
- The All-American Boy - Not! (1993) - Sgt. Fletcher
1993
Men Don't Tell (TV Movie) as
Pope
1993
CB4 as
Baa Baa Ack
1993
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Mr. Holmes
- Parent Trap (1993) - Mr. Holmes
- Bare Witness (1993) - Mr. Holmes
1993
The Tower (TV Movie) as
Wilson
1992
Condition: Critical (TV Movie) as
Sgt. Lidner
1992
Murphy Brown (TV Series) as
Judge
- Till Death or Next Thursday Do We Part (1992) - Judge
1992
Rhythm & Blues (TV Series) as
Mr. Estes
- Pilot (1992) - Mr. Estes
1991
Reasonable Doubts (TV Series) as
Alvin Pinkston
- Change of Plans (1992) - Alvin Pinkston
- Fish out of Water (1992) - Alvin Pinkston
- The Discomfort Zone (1992) - Alvin Pinkston
- One Woman's Word (1991) - Alvin Pinkston
- Aftermath (1991) - Alvin Pinkston
- The Silent Treatment (1991) - Alvin Pinkston
1992
Roc (TV Series) as
Black Officer
- Roc Works for Joey (1992) - Black Officer
1992
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
The Inspector
- Meeting Mr. Pony (1992) - The Inspector
1992
Jake and the Fatman (TV Series) as
Mr. Nelson
- Come Closer to Me (1992) - Mr. Nelson
1991
Last Breeze of Summer (Short) as
Will Davis
1991
Revenge of the Nerds (TV Movie) as
P.T. Turner
1991
False Arrest (TV Movie) as
Det. John Volland
1991
MacGyver (TV Series) as
Asst. D.A. Johnny Denmark
- The Coltons (1991) - Asst. D.A. Johnny Denmark
1991
Stone Cold as
Cunningham
1990
Rocky V as
George W. Duke
1990
The Freshman as
Lloyd Simpson
1990
Love or Money as
Zoo
1989
Collision Course as
Jarryd Guard #2
1989
Miami Vice (TV Series) as
Battlin' Barry Gay
- The Cell Within (1989) - Battlin' Barry Gay
1989
The Cosby Show (TV Series) as
Moving Man
- Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten (1989) - Moving Man
1988
Internal Affairs (TV Movie) as
Police Commissioner
1987
Suspect as
Everett Bennett
1987
Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) as
George
- Heart of the Matter (1987) - George
1985
Krush Groove as
Jay B (as Richard E. Gant)
1981
Death of a Prophet (TV Movie)
1980
Attica (TV Movie) as
Eddie Lewis
1980
Night of the Juggler as
Hospital Cop
Soundtrack
2001
Special Unit 2 (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Wall (2001) - (performer: "I Will Survive" - uncredited)
Self
-
MAJOR (Documentary) (pre-production) as
Narrator
-
Hearts of Darkness: The Making of The Final Friday (Documentary) (filming) as
Self
2023
Lifestyle with Roy Ice (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- From Discrimination to Wonder Years with Richard Gant (2023) - Self - Guest
2020
Tay Da Prince Feat. John Legend: Love One Another (Music Video) as
Self
2017
The Actor's Choice (TV Series) as
Self
- Richard Gant (2017) - Self
2011
Mama & Me (Documentary) as
Self
2006
The Silent Warrior (Documentary) as
Narrator
2005
Black Theater Today: 2005 (Documentary)
Archive Footage
2016
Brows Held High (TV Series) as
George Washington Duke
- Rocky and the Methods of Montage (2016) - George Washington Duke
2008
Rocky Jumped a Park Bench (Documentary short) as
Self
2008
5 Second Movies (TV Series short) as
George Washington Duke
- Rocky (2008) - George Washington Duke

References

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