Richard Lawson
Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.
Known for
ActingBirthday
March 7, 1947Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
47Place of birth
Loma Linda, California, USACast credits
Poltergeist
RyanThe Forgotten
Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermottThe Main Event
Hector MantillaScream Blacula Scream
Willis DanielsFor Colored Girls
FrankBlue Hill Avenue
Uncle RobAudrey Rose
Policeman #1Double Your Pleasure
DashSugar Hill
ValentineThe Jericho Mile
R.C. StilesChristmas at Water's Edge
Mr. TurnerBlack Fist
Leroy FiskUnder the Influence
Dr. DuranHow Stella Got Her Groove Back
JackLemonade
Self (home footage)The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Gene DavisDirty Harry
Homosexual (uncredited)A Royal Family Christmas
Leighton RoyalStreets of Fire
Officer Ed PriceComing Home
Pat