Richard Tucker

Born: 1884-06-03

Birthplace: Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA

Biography

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Richard Tucker (June 4, 1884 – December 5, 1942) was an American actor. Tucker was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1884. Appearing in 266 films between 1911 and 1940, he was the first official member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and a founding member of SAG's Board of Directors. Tucker died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles from a heart attack. He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in an unmarked niche in Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of Faith.

Known For

Wings
Flash Gordon
The Jazz Singer
Shall We Dance
Libeled Lady
Cameo Kirby
Sadie McKee
Dearie
Pack Up Your Troubles
Make a Wish

Top Movie Credits

Wings Air Commander
Flash Gordon Professor Gordon
Shall We Dance Mr. Russell (uncredited)
Libeled Lady Barker (uncredited)
Cameo Kirby Cousin Aaron Randall
Sadie McKee Dr. Patrick (uncredited)
Dearie Luigi