Richard Erdman
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1925 — Present
Actordirector
Personal Info
- Born
- Jun 01, 1925
- Age
- 100
- Birth Place
- Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Life & Career Details
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For the American artist, see Richard Erdman (artist). For the American diplomat, see Richard W. Erdman.
Born John Richard Erdman
June 1, 1925
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died March 16, 2019 (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names Dick Erdman
Occupations
Actordirector
John Richard Erdman (June 1, 1925 – March 16, 2019) was an American character actor and occasional film and television director. He appeared in more than 160 films and television productions between 1944 and 2017, mostly in supporting roles. 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).
John Richard Erdman was born on June 1, 1925, in Enid, Oklahoma, and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father abandoned the family when he was a child. During his youth, he worked as a paper boy for the Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph. A stage director named Newton Winburne encouraged him to try his luck in Hollywood.
For the American artist, see Richard Erdman (artist). For the American diplomat, see Richard W. Erdman.
Born John Richard Erdman
June 1, 1925
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died March 16, 2019 (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names Dick Erdman
Occupations
Actordirector
John Richard Erdman (June 1, 1925 – March 16, 2019) was an American character actor and occasional film and television director. He appeared in more than 160 films and television productions between 1944 and 2017, mostly in supporting roles. 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).
John Richard Erdman was born on June 1, 1925, in Enid, Oklahoma, and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father abandoned the family when he was a child. During his youth, he worked as a paper boy for the Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph. A stage director named Newton Winburne encouraged him to try his luck in Hollywood.
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