Richard Lineback

Acting

Richard Lineback

Born February 4, 1952 · Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, West Germany (age 74)

Richard D. Lineback (born February 4, 1952) is an American actor. He has performed in character roles in the films Speed, Twister and Varsity Blues. He played Deputy Dodd in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning. Lineback has appeared in many roles on the stage, with leads that include Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath, C.C. Showers in The Diviners, for which he won the Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding…

Known For

SpeedSpeed · 1994
Speed
7.21994
MovieActionThriller
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
The RingThe Ring · 2002
The Ring
6.72002
MovieHorrorMystery
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.
TwisterTwister · 1996
Twister
6.61996
MovieActionAdventure
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
SommersbySommersby · 1993
Sommersby
6.41993
MovieDramaThriller
Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he suddenly returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter. Laurel herself is unsure, but willing to take the man into her home, and perhaps later into her heart.
Natural Born KillersNatural Born Killers · 1994
Natural Born Killers
7.11994
MovieCrimeThriller
Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.
The JackalThe Jackal · 1997
The Jackal
6.41997
MovieActionCrime
Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
Friday the 13th: A New BeginningFriday the 13th: A New Beginning · 1985
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
5.31985
MovieHorrorThriller
Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.
Johnny BelindaJohnny Belinda · 1982
Johnny Belinda
6.31982
MovieDramaTV Movie
While attempting to set up a communal garden in a poverty stricken rural community, Bill Richmond becomes aware of a mute, disheveled girl named Belinda. Written off as mentally handicapped by the community, including her harsh father, Belinda intrigues Bill. He persists in making contact, discovering that Belinda is in fact deaf. Bill finds that he can communicate with Belinda using sign language, and teaches her to sign.

Movies

SpeedSpeed · 1994
Speed
7.21994
MovieActionThriller
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
The RingThe Ring · 2002
The Ring
6.72002
MovieHorrorMystery
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.
TwisterTwister · 1996
Twister
6.61996
MovieActionAdventure
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
SommersbySommersby · 1993
Sommersby
6.41993
MovieDramaThriller
Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he suddenly returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter. Laurel herself is unsure, but willing to take the man into her home, and perhaps later into her heart.
Natural Born KillersNatural Born Killers · 1994
Natural Born Killers
7.11994
MovieCrimeThriller
Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.
The JackalThe Jackal · 1997
The Jackal
6.41997
MovieActionCrime
Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
Friday the 13th: A New BeginningFriday the 13th: A New Beginning · 1985
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
5.31985
MovieHorrorThriller
Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.
Johnny BelindaJohnny Belinda · 1982
Johnny Belinda
6.31982
MovieDramaTV Movie
While attempting to set up a communal garden in a poverty stricken rural community, Bill Richmond becomes aware of a mute, disheveled girl named Belinda. Written off as mentally handicapped by the community, including her harsh father, Belinda intrigues Bill. He persists in making contact, discovering that Belinda is in fact deaf. Bill finds that he can communicate with Belinda using sign language, and teaches her to sign.
Ready to RumbleReady to Rumble · 2000
Ready to Rumble
5.22000
MovieActionComedy
Two slacker wrestling fans are devastated by the ousting of their favorite character by an unscrupulous promoter.
Tin CupTin Cup · 1996
Tin Cup
6.11996
MovieRomanceComedy
A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.
Inherit the WindInherit the Wind · 1988
Inherit the Wind
7.31988
MovieDramaTV Movie
Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Varsity BluesVarsity Blues · 1999
Varsity Blues
6.11999
MovieComedyDrama
In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion, 17-year-old schoolboys carry the hopes of an entire community onto the gridiron every Friday night. When star quarterback Lance Harbor suffers an injury, the Coyotes are forced to regroup under the questionable leadership of John Moxon, a second-string quarterback with a slightly irreverent approach to the game.
HushHush · 1998
Hush
5.71998
MovieDramaThriller
Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.
Meet the DeedlesMeet the Deedles · 1998
Meet the Deedles
4.61998
MovieComedyFamily
Two surfers end up as Yellowstone park rangers and have to stop a former ranger who is out for revenge.
Stewardess SchoolStewardess School · 1986
Stewardess School
4.91986
MovieComedy
A group of varied misfits (including a former prostitute/stripper and a bumbler who can't see more than 6 inches in front of his face) enter a school to become flight attendants. Somehow, the group makes it through to the final test: a cross-country flight.
Gideon's TrumpetGideon's Trumpet · 1980
Gideon's Trumpet
6.41980
MovieDramaCrime
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
The Last HandThe Last Hand · 1997
The Last Hand
3.31997
MovieDramaMystery
Aging gambler Benny Walsh dies in a suspicious car crash after the biggest poker win of his life. His son, Clyde, comes to the Nevada town in search of answers. He discovers that each of his father's gambling buddies had ample reason to see him dead.
King of TexasKing of Texas · 2002
King of Texas
5.32002
MovieWesternDrama
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Return to MayberryReturn to Mayberry · 1986
Return to Mayberry
6.21986
MovieTV MovieComedy
After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.
Celebration FamilyCelebration Family · 1987
Celebration Family
7.01987
MovieDramaTV Movie
When James and Janet Marston find, after the birth of their second son, that they can have no more they decide to adopt. The result is a huge family of up to sixty children of all nationalities, races and creeds and some with physical and mental disabilities. Their happiness, however, is not to continue without problems...
The Baby DanceThe Baby Dance · 1998
The Baby Dance
6.31998
MovieDramaTV Movie
Six months pregnant and living in a beat-up tiny mobile home, Wanda LeFauve thinks she has found the solution to her problems when she agrees to meet well-to-do Rachel Luckman and her husband. The childless Luckmans are desperate to raise a baby and Wanda is anxious to find a home for her latest. They strike a deal, but as the birth parents and the potential adoptive parents get to know each other, fundamental differences emerge.
Hard CountryHard Country · 1981
Hard Country
5.11981
MovieDramaRomance
Ambitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and move to the big city. However, her shiftless factory worker boyfriend Kyle wants to stay in Texas.
Blind VengeanceBlind Vengeance · 1990
Blind Vengeance
5.51990
MovieDramaCrime
A man seeks revenge on the white supremacists acquitted in the murder of his son
Woman With a PastWoman With a Past · 1992
Woman With a Past
5.21992
MovieDramaTV Movie
A woman lives a normal life with her second husband and her two sons of the first marriage. One day she is caught by her past and the film reveales in flashbacks her stations of life until the day the police found her in her new life: First marriage, alcohol addiction, robberies, prison, escape from prison, search for work, second marriage, fight for the children,... In the end she has not only to fight for her freedom but also for the respect and love of her betrayed children and husband.

TV Shows

NCISNCIS · 2003
NCIS
7.62003
SeriesCrimeDrama
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
MacGyverMacGyver · 1985
MacGyver
7.71985
SeriesDrama
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.41987
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Knight RiderKnight Rider · 1982
Knight Rider
7.51982
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.
Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7.91993
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.
The Love BoatThe Love Boat · 1977
The Love Boat
6.31977
SeriesDramaComedy
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.
Star Trek: EnterpriseStar Trek: Enterprise · 2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
7.52001
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the early years of Starfleet, leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the formation of the Federation.
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.
M*A*S*HM*A*S*H · 1972
M*A*S*H
7.91972
SeriesDrama
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.
MatlockMatlock · 1986
Matlock
7.11986
SeriesDramaCrime
Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.
JustifiedJustified · 2010
Justified
8.02010
SeriesCrimeDrama
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.
Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel · 1994
Touched by an Angel
7.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
HunterHunter · 1984
Hunter
7.11984
SeriesDrama
Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.
T. J. HookerT. J. Hooker · 1982
T. J. Hooker
6.51982
SeriesDramaCrime
Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recruits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.
Lou GrantLou Grant · 1977
Lou Grant
7.31977
SeriesComedyDrama
The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
The StandThe Stand · 1994
The Stand
6.81994
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.
China BeachChina Beach · 1988
China Beach
7.51988
SeriesDrama
Dateline: November 1967. Within klicks of Danang, Vietnam, sits a U.S. Army base, bar and hospital on China Beach filled with wounded soldiers and one very lovely but damaged Army Nurse Colleen McMurphy. Many heroes, dead and alive, try to make sense of life and death in between bourbon, bullets and battles.
Crazy like a FoxCrazy like a Fox · 1984
Crazy like a Fox
7.21984
SeriesComedyDrama
Crazy Like a Fox is an American television series set in San Francisco, California, that aired on CBS from December 30, 1984 to May 3, 1986.
War and RemembranceWar and Remembrance · 1988
War and Remembrance
7.91988
SeriesDrama
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the extended Henry and Jastrow families navigate the personal, social and political impacts of World War II, including the Holocaust, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific theater.
A Captain's LogA Captain's Log · 2021
A Captain's Log
7.52021
Series
A Journalistic news source and interview TV Talk show beaming down the latest Star Trek news and views from all the ships crews. A Captain's Log guides viewers through this side of our galaxy's quadrant with a splash of knowledge in our top 10 lists and interviews. Looking through Roddenberry's Star Trek universe and beyond in this half hour scoop at warp power, host Bryan Kreutz, his co-host Lili Fox-Lim steer viewers into a knowledge-based trek of Klingon language all the way through full interviews with guests the fans want to hear from. Bryan and Lili are accompanied by an animated alter ego named Rogg to humor viewers with relevant Star Trek news and views. From a Starfleet ambassador's point of view, as Ambassador to the fan's, Bryan Kreutz hands over the conn to his animated android counterpart's perspective ranging from logical knowledge to unknowns in Star Trek's Past, present, and beyond.
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of Fame · 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.81951
SeriesDrama
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
When the Whistle BlowsWhen the Whistle Blows · 1980
When the Whistle Blows
5.01980
SeriesComedy
Short-lived comedy about construction workers enjoying themselves. The crew was all male except for Lucy – Randy the college grad; Buzz the extrovert; Martin the hunk; Norm, an older man married to Dottie; Bulldog the foreman; Hanrahan; and Darlene, who runs the bar that's "their place."