Richard Lawson

Acting

Richard Lawson

Born March 7, 1947 · Loma Linda, California, USA (age 79)

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.

Known For

Guess WhoGuess Who · 2005
Guess Who
★ 6.02005
MovieComedyRomance
When a young African-American woman brings her fiancé home to meet her parents, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail – he's white.
PoltergeistPoltergeist · 1982
Poltergeist
★ 7.21982
MovieHorror
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Streets of FireStreets of Fire · 1984
Streets of Fire
★ 6.91984
MovieAction
Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Dirty HarryDirty Harry · 1971
Dirty Harry
★ 7.41971
MovieActionCrime
When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the BlackTyler Perry's Divorce in the Black · 2024
Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black
★ 7.32024
MovieDramaThriller
Ava, a young bank professional is devastated when her husband Dallas abandons a marriage she is determined to fight for until fate intervenes, revealing Dallas' wicked deeds that have trashed their marriage, and once upon a time sabotaged Ava's destiny to be loved by her true soulmate.
Wag the DogWag the Dog · 1997
Wag the Dog
★ 6.91997
MovieComedyDrama
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
For Colored GirlsFor Colored Girls · 2010
For Colored Girls
★ 6.72010
MovieDrama
A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
How Stella Got Her Groove BackHow Stella Got Her Groove Back · 1998
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
★ 5.81998
MovieDramaComedy
Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten how to really live. But Delilah is about to change all that. What starts as a quick trip to Jamaica, ends as an exhilarating voyage of self discovery as Stella learns to open her heart and find love – even if it's with a man 20 years her junior.

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