Richard Branda | |
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Born | Richard James Branda August 28, 1935
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
Died | January 7, 1993
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 57)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1954-1987 |
Spouse | Eileen Friedman (1965-1993) |
Children | 3 |
Richard James Branda (August 28, 1935 – January 7, 1993) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in numerous plays, films and TV series throughout the 1950s to the 1980s. [1]
Branda was born in Jefferson County, Texas in 1935, the youngest of five brothers. After serving for two years as a theatrical director in the Armed Forces, his acting career began at the Stratford Festival in 1961, performing in shows like The Great White Hope or Dr. Faustus. [1]
He appeared in TV series like Baretta, McMillan & Wife, Tabitha and Quincy, M.E. among others. [1]
He also acted in films such as Lilith, The French Connection, Death Wish, Two-Minute Warning. [1]
Branda was married to Eileen Friedman, whom he had three daughters, Jennifer, Leslie and Allison. [1]
Branda died of colon cancer in Los Angeles on January 7, 1993. He was buried at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery. [1]
Richard Branda | |
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Born | Richard James Branda August 28, 1935
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
Died | January 7, 1993
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 57)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1954-1987 |
Spouse | Eileen Friedman (1965-1993) |
Children | 3 |
Richard James Branda (August 28, 1935 – January 7, 1993) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in numerous plays, films and TV series throughout the 1950s to the 1980s. [1]
Branda was born in Jefferson County, Texas in 1935, the youngest of five brothers. After serving for two years as a theatrical director in the Armed Forces, his acting career began at the Stratford Festival in 1961, performing in shows like The Great White Hope or Dr. Faustus. [1]
He appeared in TV series like Baretta, McMillan & Wife, Tabitha and Quincy, M.E. among others. [1]
He also acted in films such as Lilith, The French Connection, Death Wish, Two-Minute Warning. [1]
Branda was married to Eileen Friedman, whom he had three daughters, Jennifer, Leslie and Allison. [1]
Branda died of colon cancer in Los Angeles on January 7, 1993. He was buried at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery. [1]