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Richard Green

b. 1953

American actor and film director (born 1953)

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Born 1953. Richard Green is an American film director, actor, television actor, screenwriter, singer-songwriter and musician.

Richard Green is an American actor, director and musician.

Green appeared as the Magician in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive and produced I Don't Know Jack, about the life and death of Eraserhead star Jack Nance. His feature directorial debut was for the film 7 Year ZigZag (told entirely in rhyme and original swing and jazz). Green has also had a substantial voice acting career, with his roles including Hugo Strange in The Batman and guest roles in Justice League, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Ben 10.

Green is also a singer-songwriter, with two albums and the feature film 7 Year ZigZag to his credit. His songs appeared in Burn Hollywood Burn and Strangers in Paradise. His credits as an actor include The West Wing.

His production company Next Step Studios has produced commercial shorts as well as two feature films and the development of The Video Biography Company.

Green received his BFA in acting from California Institute of the Arts (Theater BFA 77).

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Who is Richard Green?

American actor and film director (born 1953)

When was Richard Green born?

Richard Green was born on 23 February 1953.

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Richard Green is a film director, actor, television actor, screenwriter, singer-songwriter and musician.

What nationality is Richard Green?

Richard Green is American.

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· Wikipedia: Richard Green

· Wikidata: Q16209059

· DBpedia: Richard Green (American actor)

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