Richard Long (actor)

For other people named Richard Long, see Richard Long (disambiguation).
Richard Long
Long in 1970
Born
Richard McCord Long

(1927-12-17)December 17, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1974(1974-12-21) (aged 47)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1946–1974
Spouses
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    (m. 1954; died 1955)​
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    (m. 1957)​
Children3
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch U.S. Army
Years of service1950–1952
Rank  Private first class
Battles / warsKorean War

Richard McCord Long (December 17, 1927 – December 21, 1974), also known as Dick Long, was an American actor best known for his leading roles in three ABC television series, The Big Valley, Nanny and the Professor, and Bourbon Street Beat.[1][2] He was also a series regular on ABC's 77 Sunset Strip during the 1961–1962 season.[3]

  1. ^ "Richard Long, TV Actor, Dies". Daytona Beach Sunday News-Journal. Associated Press. December 22, 1974. p. 10B.
  2. ^ "Actor Richard Long, TV private eye, dies". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. United Press International (UPI). December 23, 1974. p. 10A.
  3. ^ Finningan, Joseph (June 8, 1961). "Richard Long Quits Role As Sleuth in 'Sunset Strip'". Schenectady Gazette. UPI. p. 35.