Acting

Regis Cordic

Born May 15, 1926 · Hazelwood, Pennsylvania, USA

Died April 16, 1999 · aged 72

Cordic was born in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh and attended Central Catholic High School. He started in radio as a staff announcer and substitute sportscaster at WWSW-AM.[1] When morning host Davey Tyson left the station in 1948, Cordic was one of a number of staffers given the opportunity to replace him. At first a straightforward announcer, Cordic began introducing comedy to his pro…

Known For

ObsessionObsession · 1976
Obsession
6.71976
MovieThrillerMystery
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
AmericathonAmericathon · 1979
Americathon
3.71979
MovieComedy
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
John HusJohn Hus · 1977
John Hus
9.01977
MovieDrama
A faithful recounting of the ministry, trial and martyrdom of the fifteenth century Bohemian priest John Hus, who built on the reforms of John Wycliffe, taught the Bible in the vernacular and who influenced Martin Luther a century later.
The Priest KillerThe Priest Killer · 1971
The Priest Killer
1971
MovieCrimeDrama
A police chief, confined to a wheelchair, and a former cop, who is now a priest, team up to discover who has been committing a series of murders of local priests. This TV movie was a backdoor pilot for the crime series SARGE and aired as a special-event spinoff of IRONSIDE.
Standing TallStanding Tall · 1978
Standing Tall
6.01978
MovieWesternTV Movie
Set in Montana in the year 1934, a half-breed rancher and his wife are harassed by a ruthless land robber, who forces them to stand tall and defend their land, life and dignity.
Indict and ConvictIndict and Convict · 1974
Indict and Convict
5.01974
MovieCrimeDrama
A prosecutor must try his friend, a deputy district attorney, who has been charged with murdering his wife and her lover.
Panic in Echo ParkPanic in Echo Park · 1977
Panic in Echo Park
5.41977
MovieDramaTV Movie
A young doctor tries to convince everyone about an impending epidemic, but he is accused of creating panic.
The ImmigrantsThe Immigrants · 1978
The Immigrants
6.01978
MovieDramaTV Movie
The rags-to-riches saga of a young Italian immigrant who battles his way out of the San Francisco earthquake to become a shipping magnate, rise to the top of Nob Hill's society through a loveless marriage to the daughter of the city's wealthiest family, and find happiness with an Asian mistress despite the collapse of his fortune during the Wall Street crash.

Movies

ObsessionObsession · 1976
Obsession
6.71976
MovieThrillerMystery
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
AmericathonAmericathon · 1979
Americathon
3.71979
MovieComedy
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
John HusJohn Hus · 1977
John Hus
9.01977
MovieDrama
A faithful recounting of the ministry, trial and martyrdom of the fifteenth century Bohemian priest John Hus, who built on the reforms of John Wycliffe, taught the Bible in the vernacular and who influenced Martin Luther a century later.
The Priest KillerThe Priest Killer · 1971
The Priest Killer
1971
MovieCrimeDrama
A police chief, confined to a wheelchair, and a former cop, who is now a priest, team up to discover who has been committing a series of murders of local priests. This TV movie was a backdoor pilot for the crime series SARGE and aired as a special-event spinoff of IRONSIDE.
Standing TallStanding Tall · 1978
Standing Tall
6.01978
MovieWesternTV Movie
Set in Montana in the year 1934, a half-breed rancher and his wife are harassed by a ruthless land robber, who forces them to stand tall and defend their land, life and dignity.
Indict and ConvictIndict and Convict · 1974
Indict and Convict
5.01974
MovieCrimeDrama
A prosecutor must try his friend, a deputy district attorney, who has been charged with murdering his wife and her lover.
Panic in Echo ParkPanic in Echo Park · 1977
Panic in Echo Park
5.41977
MovieDramaTV Movie
A young doctor tries to convince everyone about an impending epidemic, but he is accused of creating panic.
The ImmigrantsThe Immigrants · 1978
The Immigrants
6.01978
MovieDramaTV Movie
The rags-to-riches saga of a young Italian immigrant who battles his way out of the San Francisco earthquake to become a shipping magnate, rise to the top of Nob Hill's society through a loveless marriage to the daughter of the city's wealthiest family, and find happiness with an Asian mistress despite the collapse of his fortune during the Wall Street crash.
Woman of the YearWoman of the Year · 1976
Woman of the Year
7.01976
MovieComedyRomance
The story of the tumultuous marriage of a gruff sportswriter and a sophisticated international reporter who work together on the same newspaper.
Intimate StrangersIntimate Strangers · 1977
Intimate Strangers
5.01977
MovieDramaTV Movie
The pressures of problems at home and at work are taking a tremendous toll on a middle-aged husband, and he begins to take it out on his wife.
Detroit 9000Detroit 9000 · 1973
Detroit 9000
5.51973
MovieActionCrime
After a fundraiser for a Black politician is robbed, Detroit police put two detectives, one white and one Black, on the case, who try to work together under boiling political pressure.
Puff, the Magic DragonPuff, the Magic Dragon · 1978
Puff, the Magic Dragon
7.01978
MovieAnimationFamily
Jackie is a boy who is so trapped by his fears and doubts that he could not communicate with anyone. Then, a magic dragon named Puff comes to help Jackie by taking his soul force on a wonderous voyage to his island of Honah Lee. Along the way, they have adventures that nurture Jackie's imagination and courage in unorthodox ways.
The Mouse and His ChildThe Mouse and His Child · 1977
The Mouse and His Child
6.21977
MovieAnimationAdventure
A mouse and his child, the two parts of a single small wind-up toy, go on a quest to become "self-winding".
The Golden Gate MurdersThe Golden Gate Murders · 1979
The Golden Gate Murders
8.41979
MovieCrimeMystery
An elderly, venerable priest goes over the side of the Golden Gate Bridge and everyone except his nurse, Sister Benecia, believes that it was suicide. Sister Benecia finally manages to convince the police department to assign a detective, the cynical, irascible Paul Silver, to investigate. The "Mad Nun" and the "Mad Cop" become a formidable investigative team -- and much, much more.
Newman's LawNewman's Law · 1974
Newman's Law
6.61974
MovieActionCrime
LAPD Officer Newman has not gotten the reputation of a straight arrow by avoiding conflict when fighting for right. In this police drama, his honesty is put to the test when he and his partner discover an international drug ring involving some of the department's highest ranking officers.
The Wild PartyThe Wild Party · 1975
The Wild Party
4.91975
MovieComedyDrama
An aging silent movie comic star throws a lavish party to try and save his failing career.
The Meanest Men in the WestThe Meanest Men in the West · 1978
The Meanest Men in the West
4.41978
MovieWesternTV Movie
Bronson and Marvin star as murderous half-brothers who are running from the law as well as each other. A climatic confrontation proves to each of them just how mean the other can be. "The Meanest Men in the West" is actually an amalgam of two episodes of the hit 1960's TV series, "The Virginian." In one installment, a wealthy man's daughter is kidnapped by a nasty gunslinger. But the crime is only just a means for the ruffian to draw the tough title character into a blood- thirsty revenge scheme. In the second, a drifter burglarizes the Shiloh ranch. Then an unhinged girl relies on the man to aid in her flight from home.
Gulliver's TravelsGulliver's Travels · 1979
Gulliver's Travels
7.01979
MovieAnimationTV Movie
Gulliver washes ashore on Lilliput and attempts to prevent war between that tiny kingdom and its equally minuscule rival, Blefuscu. This version of Gulliver's Travels aired in 1979 on CBS as part of "Famous Classic Tales".
The Man with the PowerThe Man with the Power · 1977
The Man with the Power
6.81977
MovieScience Fiction
A man whose father was an alien from another planet inherits his father's supernatural powers. He is assigned to guard a beautiful Indian princess who is on a state visit to America.
Target RiskTarget Risk · 1975
Target Risk
7.01975
MovieActionThriller
A professional courier's girlfriend is abducted, and the kidnappers threaten to kill her unless the courier helps them fake a diamond robbery.
Death Takes a HolidayDeath Takes a Holiday · 1971
Death Takes a Holiday
4.91971
MovieDramaFantasy
Death takes a human form and visits Earth to try to find out why humans want so desperately to cling to life. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.
Ritual of EvilRitual of Evil · 1970
Ritual of Evil
6.01970
MovieDramaHorror
A psychiatrist investigates the death of one of his patients, a young heiress.
The Secret Identity of Jack the RipperThe Secret Identity of Jack the Ripper · 1988
The Secret Identity of Jack the Ripper
4.71988
MovieDocumentaryDrama
A panel of experts examines the five main suspects in the Jack the Ripper murders and determines which of them is the most likely to have committed the crimes.

TV Shows

ColumboColumbo · 1971
Columbo
8.11971
SeriesCrimeDrama
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
IronsideIronside · 1967
Ironside
6.91967
SeriesCrimeDrama
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.
Emergency!Emergency! · 1972
Emergency!
7.91972
SeriesDrama
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.
MannixMannix · 1967
Mannix
6.81967
SeriesCrime
Mannix is an American television detective series that ran from 1967 through 1975 on CBS. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link and developed by executive producer Bruce Geller, the title character, Joe Mannix, is a private investigator. He is played by Mike Connors. Mannix was the last series produced by Desilu Productions.
The WaltonsThe Waltons · 1972
The Waltons
7.21972
SeriesDrama
The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.
Get SmartGet Smart · 1965
Get Smart
7.91965
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show stars Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt. Henry said they created the show by request of Daniel Melnick, who was a partner, along with Leonard Stern and David Susskind, of the show's production company, Talent Associates, to capitalize on "the two biggest things in the entertainment world today"—James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. Brooks said: "It's an insane combination of James Bond and Mel Brooks comedy." This is the only Mel Brooks production to feature a laugh track. The success of the show eventually spawned the follow-up films The Nude Bomb and Get Smart, Again!, as well as a 1995 revival series and a 2008 film remake. In 2010, TV Guide ranked Get Smart's opening title sequence at No. 2 on its list of TV's Top 10 Credits Sequences, as selected by readers.
The Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Mary Tyler Moore Show · 1970
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
7.61970
SeriesComedy
30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford Files · 1974
The Rockford Files
7.61974
SeriesCrimeDrama
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E. · 1976
Quincy, M.E.
7.51976
SeriesCrimeDrama
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
CannonCannon · 1971
Cannon
6.71971
SeriesDrama
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
Medical CenterMedical Center · 1969
Medical Center
6.41969
SeriesDrama
Medical Center is a medical drama series which aired on CBS from 1969 to 1976. It was produced by MGM Television.
The TransformersThe Transformers · 1984
The Transformers
7.81984
SeriesAnimation
The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar Man · 1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
7.31974
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Follow the adventures of Steve Austin, cybernetically enhanced astronaut turned secret agent, employed by the OSI, under the command of Oscar Goldman and supervised by the scientist who created his cybernetics, Rudy Wells. Steve uses the superior strength and speed provided by his bionic arm and legs, and the enhanced vision provided by his artificial eye, to fight enemy agents, aliens, mad scientists, and a wide variety of other villains.
The F.B.I.The F.B.I. · 1965
The F.B.I.
5.61965
SeriesCrimeDrama
The F.B.I. is an American television series that was broadcast on ABC from 1965 to 1974. It was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, and the characters almost always drove Ford vehicles in the series. Alcoa was co-sponsor of Season One only.
The Incredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk · 1977
The Incredible Hulk
7.21977
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.
GunsmokeGunsmoke · 1955
Gunsmoke
6.71955
SeriesWestern
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Night GalleryNight Gallery · 1970
Night Gallery
7.81970
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.
McCloudMcCloud · 1970
McCloud
7.21970
SeriesCrimeDrama
Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night Stalker · 1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
7.71974
SeriesDramaMystery
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
The Name of the GameThe Name of the Game · 1968
The Name of the Game
7.01968
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series.
The Bionic WomanThe Bionic Woman · 1976
The Bionic Woman
7.01976
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
After fully recovering from her near fatal bout of bionic rejection, Jaime Sommers, the first female cyborg, is assigned to spy missions of her own.
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San Francisco · 1972
The Streets of San Francisco
7.01972
SeriesCrimeDrama
Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate murders and other serious crimes in San Francisco. Stone would become a second father to Keller as he learned the rigors and procedures of detective work.
SwitchSwitch · 1975
Switch
6.61975
SeriesDrama
Switch is an American action-adventure, tongue-in-cheek detective series starring Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner, who work as private eyes, for a deceptive sting operation. It was broadcast on the CBS network for three seasons between September 9, 1975 and August 20, 1978, bumping the Hawaii Five-O detective series to Friday nights.
The MonkeesThe Monkees · 1966
The Monkees
6.51966
SeriesComedyFamily
Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.