Richard Gilliland
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Gilliland (born January 23, 1950) is an American television and movie actor. Gilliland was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He appeared onscreen in the 1970s. Notable appearances include Thirtysomething, Party of Five, Little Women, and a recurring role on Designing Women (where he met his wife Jean Smart, who starred as Charlene in that series). The couple has one son, Connor. Richard recently played Ellis Kapp on The Unit and Captain Stan Cotter on 24 while his wife Jean Smart played the First Lady Martha Logan in season 5. (He was in episode 2:00am to 3:00am). Gilliland is best friends with actor Joe Mantegna. Gilliland is also very active in the theatre. Recent credits include Balancing Act, with Yeardley Smith and I Remember You, with Tony Danza; both at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. He studied at the Goodman School of Drama, Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble and spent four seasons at summer stock. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Gilliland, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Gilliland reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Richard Gilliland's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 3% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Gilliland remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Gilliland Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Gilliland's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Gilliland.
Richard Gilliland - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Gilliland?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Gilliland is "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" with a rating of 6.9/10.
How many movies has Richard Gilliland acted in?
Richard Gilliland has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Gilliland?
Other notable films include "Star Kid", "Airplane II: The Sequel", and "The Night the Bridge Fell Down".