Richard O'Brien

Acting

Richard O'Brien

Born July 14, 1917 · Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Died March 29, 1983 · aged 65

No biography available.

Known For

The Andromeda StrainThe Andromeda Strain · 1971
The Andromeda Strain
7.11971
MovieScience FictionThriller
When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scrambles to a secure laboratory and tries first to isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form, unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents.
Heaven Can WaitHeaven Can Wait · 1978
Heaven Can Wait
6.71978
MovieFantasyComedy
Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.
Looking for Mr. GoodbarLooking for Mr. Goodbar · 1977
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
6.31977
MovieDramaCrime
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
The Thief Who Came to DinnerThe Thief Who Came to Dinner · 1973
The Thief Who Came to Dinner
7.01973
MovieRomanceComedy
A computer programmer decides to become a thief. And when he starts making waves, an insurance investigator hounds him. He also meets a woman who becomes his accomplice.
The Shaggy D.A.The Shaggy D.A. · 1976
The Shaggy D.A.
5.81976
MovieComedyFamily
Wilby Daniels, a successful lawyer running for District Attorney, suddenly finds himself being transformed into an English sheepdog. Somehow he has to keep his change a secret and find just what is causing it, all the while eluding the local dog catcher.
MadiganMadigan · 1968
Madigan
6.21968
MovieCrimeDrama
NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
Rough Night in JerichoRough Night in Jericho · 1967
Rough Night in Jericho
6.71967
MovieWestern
The only business in the Wild West town of Jericho that corrupt sheriff Alex Flood doesn't control behind the scenes is the stagecoach owned by tough-willed widow Molly Lang and her right-hand man, Hickman. Former marshal Dolan, recently hired by Lang and Hickman as a driver, wants to stay out of the mess, but when he sees Flood's henchman Yarbrough assault Lang, he steps up to fight the corruption.
No Deposit, No ReturnNo Deposit, No Return · 1976
No Deposit, No Return
6.31976
MovieComedyFamily
Two rich children devise a way to escape their grandfather and visit their mother. Unfortunately for two hapless safe crackers, they become part of the plan.

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