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Richard Carlyle

1914 – 2009

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Lived 1914 – 2009 (aged 95). Richard Carlyle was a Canadian stage actor, film actor, television actor and actor.

Richard Carlyle (March 20, 1914 – November 15, 2009) was a Canadian-American film, television and Broadway actor.

Early years Carlyle was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. His education included attendance at Sherwood Dramatic Art School and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1951, Carlyle starred as Jack Casey in the television version of Casey, Crime Photographer on CBS.

He had a prolific career beginning in the 1950s appearing in a variety of theatre productions and as a character actor on numerous television series. He played Rezin Bowie in The Iron Mistress (1952) and Commander Don Adams in the Oscar-nominated war drama Torpedo Run (1959) starring Glenn Ford. He also had a long tenure with Theatre West in Los Angeles.

Death Carlyle died in Los Angeles on November 15, 2009 at the age of 95.

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Who was Richard Carlyle?

American actor (1914–2009)

When was Richard Carlyle born?

Richard Carlyle was born on 20 March 1914 in St. Catharines.

When did Richard Carlyle die?

Richard Carlyle died on 15 November 2009 in Los Angeles.

What was Richard Carlyle's occupation?

Richard Carlyle was a stage actor, film actor, television actor and actor.

What nationality was Richard Carlyle?

Richard Carlyle was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Richard Carlyle

· Wikidata: Q1248926

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