Acting
Dick Simmons
Born August 19, 1913 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Died January 11, 2003 · aged 89
Richard Simmons was an American actor. He played a number of minor parts in MGM movies but finally achieved a degree of fame in the mid-1950s when he starred in the half-hour syndicated TV series, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955).
Known For
Rear Window · 1954Rear Window
★ 8.31954
MovieThrillerMystery
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
The Three Musketeers · 1948The Three Musketeers
★ 6.81948
MovieAdventureRomance
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Robin and the 7 Hoods · 1964Robin and the 7 Hoods
★ 6.21964
MovieComedyCrime
Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.
Sergeant York · 1941Sergeant York
★ 7.21941
MovieWarDrama
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Angels in the Outfield · 1951Angels in the Outfield
★ 7.01951
MovieComedyDrama
The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.
The Pirate · 1948The Pirate
★ 6.51948
MovieMusicRomance
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
A Star Is Born · 1954A Star Is Born
★ 7.11954
MovieDramaMusic
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
The Devil's Brigade · 1968The Devil's Brigade
★ 6.31968
MovieActionDrama
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
Filmography
Sort
Rear Window · 1954Rear Window
★ 8.31954
MovieThrillerMystery
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Man with Miss Torso (uncredited)
Angels in the Outfield · 1951Angels in the Outfield
★ 7.01951
MovieComedyDrama
The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.
Larry Moss (uncredited)
A Star Is Born · 1954A Star Is Born
★ 7.11954
MovieDramaMusic
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Producer / Benefactor (uncredited)
On Dress Parade · 1939On Dress Parade
★ 6.61939
MovieDrama
The final feature in the "Dead End Kids" film series finds a youth trying to adjust to life at a military school.
H4 Radio Operator (uncredited)
The Scarlet Coat · 1955The Scarlet Coat
★ 6.61955
MovieHistoryDrama
An American officer goes undercover to unmask a Revolutionary War traitor.
Sergeant with Signalman (uncredited)
Sergeants 3 · 1962Sergeants 3
★ 5.81962
MovieWesternComedy
Mike, Chip, and Larry are three lusty, brawling U. S. Cavalry sergeants stationed in Indian Territory in 1870.
Col. William Collingwood (as Richard Simmons)
The Great Sinner · 1949The Great Sinner
★ 6.81949
MovieDramaRomance
A young man succumbs to gambling fever.
Gambler with Betting Story (uncredited)






























