Richard Liberty

Richard Liberty (born Riccardo Liberatoscioli; March 3, 1932 – October 2, 2000) was an American film and television actor. His film work included George A. Romero's The Crazies, The Final Countdown (1980), Porky's II: The Next Day (1983), and Flight of the Navigator (1986). Television appearances included roles on Miami Vice and Key West. He is probably best known for portraying Dr. Matthew "Frankenstein" Logan in Romero's Day of the Dead (1985), a part written for him specifically. Liberty died on October 2, 2000, in Dania Beach, Florida, at the age of 68.

His final interview, conducted by film historians Christian Stavrakis and Robert Telleria, may be heard as a supplement on the Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD and Blu-ray releases of Day of the Dead. Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1973 The Crazies Artie 1980 The Final Countdown Lieutenant Commander Moss 1982 Love Child Police Officer #1 1983 Cat and Dog Policeman Uncredited 1983 Porky's II: The Next Day Commissioner Couch 1985 The Mean Season Mr. Hooks 1985 Day of the Dead Dr. Matt 'Frankenstein' Logan 1985 Miami Supercops Joe Garret 1986 Flight of the Navigator Mr. Howard 1995 Just Cause Chaplin 1997 Virtual Weapon Captain Holmes (final film role)