Richard Erdman

For the American artist, see Richard Erdman (artist). For the American diplomat, see Richard W. Erdman.

Richard Erdman
Erdman in The Admiral Was a Lady (1950)
Born
John Richard Erdman

(1925-06-01)June 1, 1925
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 2019(2019-03-16) (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesDick Erdman
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active1944–2017
Known for
Spouses
  • Leza Holland
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    (m. 1948; div. 1950)​
  • Sharon Randall
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    (m. 1953; died 2016)​
Children1

John Richard Erdman (June 1, 1925 – March 16, 2019) was an American character actor and occasional film and television director.[1] He appeared in more than 160 films and television productions between 1944 and 2017, mostly in supporting roles.[2] He is most known for his roles in the classic films Stalag 17 (1953) and Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). In his final years, Erdman found renewed fame through his portrayal of Leonard Briggs in the comedy series Community (2009–2015).

  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2013). "Richard Erdman". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 9, 2013.
  2. ^ Valentine, Dan (July 21, 1967). "Nothing Serious". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 19, 2017.